There are uncountable bays on this planet. People living in India are blessed because they are at the heart of the most alluring triangular-shaped bay, the Bay of Bengal. This beautiful bay touches only a few parts of our country, such as West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
As you would expect, when there is such a beautiful coastline, the existence of stunning beaches is demanded. And that is why, in this article, we will explore some of the pristine beaches where you can enjoy the grace of the Bay of Bengal.
You must visit 5 beaches to see the beauty of Bay of Bengal:
1. Digha Beach (West Bengal)
Digha is probably the most popular beach in West Bengal. This beach lies at the corner of East Midnapore. This beach is extended over 7 kilometers, where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Also, if you are going to Digha, do not forget to indulge yourself in different entertaining activities, like horseback riding, swimming, and other water sports.
- Places to visit: Mandarmani, Tajpur, Shankarpur, Talsari, Udaipur Beach, Digha Sea Beach, Digha Mohona Watch Point.
- Best time to visit: October to February.
- How to Reach: You can arrive at Digha Railway Station by train and explore the beaches by car. Also, you can avail a bus from Kolkata that can take you to Digha Bus Stand.
2. Chandipur Beach (Odisha)
Chandipur Beach, popularly known as the “Hide and Seek” beach, is an ideal destination for beach lovers. Do you want to know how this beach got its name? Interestingly, during the low tide, the beach gradually disappears from view up to 5 km. After a while, it came back to normal. If only this factor is interesting enough, then you can just sit on the beach and enjoy the calm and serene atmosphere of the beach.
- Places to visit: Chandipur Beach, Similipal National Park, Nilagiri, Panchalingeswar Temple, Remuna, Sajanagarh.
- Best time to visit: October to February.
- How to Reach: The nearest railway station to Chandipur is Bhubaneswar. From the airport, you have to take a cab to Chandipur beach. The nearest railway station to Chandipur is Baleswar, from there you have to take a cab to Chandipur beach.
3. Puri Beach (Odisha)
You probably must have heard about the famous Jagannath Mandir of Puri. People from across the world came here, not just for the beach. The Jagannath Temple is the major tourist attraction here. The Puri beach is just 2 kilometers ahead of the temple. On this famous beach, you can swim, indulge in water sports, or just enjoy the view of the Bay of Bengal.
- Places to visit: Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Raghurajpur artist village, Konark Sun Temple, Markandeswara Temple, Chilika Lake, Astaranga Beach, Swargadwar Beach, Golden Beach.
- Best time to visit: October to February.
- How to Reach: The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar. Direct trains are available from metro cities to Puri Railway Station. From the railway station, you can book a cab to the beach.
4. Thoothukudi Beach (Tamil Nadu)
Thoothukudi Beach, also known as Tuticorin, is situated on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu. If you want to go on a beach vacation, that will cheer you up by refreshing your mind. So, do not miss visiting Thoothukudi Beach.
- Places to visit: Hare Island, Roche Park, Church Of Our Lady of Snow, Kazhugumalai, Kulasekarapattinam Mutharamman Temple, Sankara Rameswarar Temple.
- Best time to visit: December to March
- How to Reach: Tuticorin Airport is the nearest airport. From the airport, you can take a book or cab to reach the city centre. Thoothukundi has its railway station, Thoothukundi Junction. Daily trains are available from major cities.
5. Rushikonda Beach (Andhra Pradesh)
With its golden sand and lush green plants, Rushikonda Beach is surely an amazing destination to spend quality time in nature's lap. Just 8 kilometers from Vizag City, it is a paradise for all nature lovers.
- Places to visit: Katiki Waterfalls, Yarada Beach, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Rama Krishna Beach, Kailasagiri, Araku Valley, Submarine Museum.
- Best time to visit: October to March
- How to Reach: The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport, and from there you can book a cab to reach the beach. Also, the nearest railway station is Visakhapatnam Railway Station. From the station, you can take a cab to reach the beach.
So, these are a few of the best beach destinations in India that are worth a visit. Do you know what makes these beach destinations more alluring? Some of the beaches also offer a range of water spots. Therefore, if you are a nature lover as well as an adventure lover, then do add these beach destinations to your travel list.
