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Top 10 Beaches in India 2026

India's coastline runs over 7,500 kilometres — and beyond Goa, there's a stunning range of beaches most travellers never see. Here are ten of the best, from party-friendly classics to remote turquoise-water hideaways. Best months noted for each.

📅 May 27, 2026 👁 65 views 🏆 10 picks

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Radhanagar Beach, Havelock
Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Often called Asia's best beach. White sand, turquoise water, no jet skis. Reach via ferry from Port Blair. Best from November-April; closed during monsoon.

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2

Palolem Beach
Goa

South Goa's crown jewel — crescent-shaped, lined with coconut palms and dotted with beach shacks. Calmer than the northern beaches but with a lively nightlife. Visit November-March.

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3

Varkala Beach
Kerala

Set on dramatic red cliffs overlooking the Arabian Sea. Cliff-top cafes, Ayurvedic spas and a holy spring at Papanasam Beach. Visit October-March.

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Gokarna Om Beach
Karnataka

Shaped like the symbol of 'Om', this is the quieter Goa alternative. Reachable on foot from Kudle Beach via a clifftop trail. November-February for ideal weather.

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Marari Beach
Kerala

Long, golden and refreshingly untouristy compared to Kerala's bigger names. A great base for slow travel with the backwaters of Alleppey nearby.

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Tarkarli Beach
Maharashtra

Crystal-clear water and India's best scuba diving outside the Andamans. Live the village-stay life or do a Sindhudurg Fort day-trip. Best from October-May.

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Agonda Beach
Goa

South Goa's most peaceful long beach. No loud parties, no jet skis, just a 3 km stretch of sand, sea turtles nesting in season and yoga retreats. November-March.

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Cherai Beach
Kerala

Just 30 km north of Kochi. Coconut palms on one side, backwaters on the other. Long, walkable and good for a quiet weekend. October-February.

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9

Puri Beach
Odisha

Long, sandy and culturally rich — Jagannath Temple is steps away. Visit during the Puri Beach Festival in November for sand sculpture, music and dance.

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Kovalam Beach
Kerala

Three crescent-shaped beaches in a row, anchored by the iconic red-and-white Vizhinjam lighthouse. A long-standing favourite for Ayurveda and sunset watching.

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