Beaches of South India

South India is famous for its beautiful beaches which are among the finest in the world. The entire south India coastline is dotted with several palm fringed sandy beaches which offer the perfect destination for a romantic honeymoon or an ideal vacation. States such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu are almost synonymous with beaches. The beaches in South India allow visitors to explore the exquisite natural beauty of the region and also offer numerous beach activities to satisfy the urge of adventure enthusiasts. The gentle surf, blue water and appetizing sea food at the serene South Indian Beaches attract thousands of beach lovers from far and wide. Explore some of finest and exotic beaches of south India from the various beach side hotels and resorts, which provide fantastic accommodation facilities to visitors.

Beaches in South India

Kerala Beaches

• Alappuzha Beach

  One of the major tourist attractions in Kerala, Alappuzha Beach lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Punnamada backwaters in the east.

• Bekal Beach

  This is a picturesque beach about a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, north Kerala.

• Kovalam Beach

  This spectacular beach on the Malabar Coast lies on the shoreline of a small village named Kovalam.

• Marari Beach (Mararikulam)

  It is a sandy beach dotted with beautiful palm trees and is located on the spice coast of Kerala.

• Somatheeram Beach

  This is the perfect sandy beach leading to the tranquil and turquoise sea changing hues and moods as the white clouds sail past over it.

• Varkala Beach

  Located on the western coastal plains of India, the beach is 42 kms away from the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

Karnataka Beaches

• Malpe Beach

  The endless stretch of golden sands and gently swaying palm trees provide the perfect picnic spot for tourists.

• Maravanthe Beach

  The alluring Maravanthe Beach has the Arabian Sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the east.

• Murudeshwar Beach

  Situated between Honnavar and Bhatkal, this picturesque beach has the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills to the east and the coconut groves nearby.

Tamil Nadu Beaches

• Marina Beach Situated on the eastern side of Chennai adjacent to the shore of the Bay of Bengal, this 12-km long beach is the longest beach in India.

• Mahabalipuram Beach

  Mahabalipuram Beach is a very popular beach nestled on the shore of Bay of Bengal, at a distance of 60-km south of Chennai.

• Kanyakumari Beach

  This beautiful beach with multi-colored sand is located at the confluence of the three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Recommended Itineraries

• South India Golden Triangle Tour

• South Indian Cultural Tour

• Temple Tour of South India