Chandipur
477 km from Patna
Best time: December-February
Chandipur is a coastal enclave in the Baleshwar region that is securely placed on the coast of Orissa. Chandipur is privately known as Chandipur-on-Ocean. Chandipur Beach is an amazing place to be as nature’s wonder enters you. An exceptional strength of this coastline is that the tides are reduced to 1 to 4 km at low tide and generally disappear musically. It has a breathtaking view of germination…
Shankarpur
483 km from Patna
Best time: October-April.
Located in the East Medinipur district of West Bengal, India, Shankarpur is a window into a bygone era completely isolated from city life. It is a coastal village located along the Digha-Kontai road, 14 km east of the popular beach town of Digha and 185 km from Kolkata city. Few people visit Shankarpur, making this town a perfect destination for all those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life…
Sagardweep
506 km from Patna
Best time: December-February.
Sagaradweep, Sagar Island or more popularly known as Gangasagar, is a small island on the continental shelf of the Bay of Bengal. It is located on the Ganga Delta, 100 km south of Kolkata city. A very important place of Hindu pilgrimage, Sagradweep witnesses thousands of pilgrims every year on January 14 to celebrate Makar Sankranti or Maghi, a festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun, on the Hindu calendar. Although this small island of beauty…
Bakkhali
530 km from Patna
Best time: October-March.
Surrounded by the hustle and bustle of West Bengal but then a world unto itself, Bakkhali is a small coastal town situated on the coast of West Bengal. Bakkhali is situated on one of the many deltaic islands spread across the southern part of Bengal. A large part of the islands are a part of the Sundarbans, except for a few on the banks.
Part of this is combined with extensions on thin rivulets. This small island is stuck in the vast plain of the bay.
Puri
Puri is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India. It will be better understood when it is said Jagannath Puri. The Lord of the Universe resides here and is revered as a spiritual city. It is one of the Char Dhams (“Four Abodes”) which include Badrinath, Dwarka and Rameswaram. It is located on the coast of Orissa at a distance of 60 km from Bhubaneswar city. The city of Puri is known for its divinity, magnificent architecture and historical…
Gopalpur
Gopalpur is a city in the Indian state of Odisha. It is located in Ganjam district. It is a popular beach and a tourist destination that was originally a commercial port. The population of the city is 6,663. Owned by the Soren family, the town grew from a small fishing village to a commercial port on the Burmese trade route. However later many things were transferred to the British missionaries. Gopalpur is now the most…
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, commonly known as Vizag, is one of the most experienced port urban communities in the country. Located in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is known for its beautiful beaches and peaceful scenery, as well as its rich social past, making it a perfect destination for a phenomenal beach getaway. The port of Visakhapatnam is famous for being home to one of the most experienced shipyards in all of India, and many man-made wonders and ideal…
machelipatnam
Machelipatnam, a port city settled on the banks of the Krishna River, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South India. Saturated with a rich recorded past, the city still reflects the imprint of some of the remotest intruders in the country. In fact, Machelipatnam is accepted as one of the major pioneer settlements of the British along the Coromondal Coast of the Indian subcontinent. Once filled as an attractive port city, it…
Surat
Surat is the heartbeat of the state of Gujarat and can easily be coined the textile hub of India. Situated on the banks of Tapi River, this is where everyone lives. It is not only one of the fastest growing cities but also home to some great historical landmarks and architectural wonders. Famous for cutting and polishing diamonds, Surat is called ‘The Diamond City’. With so much talk about being the busiest city in my…
Manori
Manori is a beach in Maharashtra that is very popular with solo travelers and backpackers. Goa has a close beach culture. Manori is a great weekend destination for people from Mumbai and Pune. It is becoming more popular as a tourist attraction in Maharashtra tourism.
Raigad
Raigad district in Maharashtra was earlier known as Kulaba district before Raigad fort became the first capital of the erstwhile Maratha Empire. It is situated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra and is surrounded by Mumbai Harbour, Thane, Pune, Ratnagiri and the Arabian Sea. History related to Raigad tells when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj conquered this place in 1656. After that his kingdom moved to Raigad. The dimensions and valor of Raigad fort are known…
Chennai
The blue waters of the Bay of Bengal mingle with the glittering sands of Chennai’s beaches. Once a small town of anglers, Chennai achieved a great position during the British rule. It is one of the four metropolitan urban communities in India. Chennai has a lot to offer tourists in the form of old temples and museums, churches and fortifications built during the British rule. Spread over a wide range of attractions, enough places…
Alibaug
Nestled gracefully in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, the small coastal town of Alibaug is one of the most popular getaway destinations near Mumbai. A large number of tourists visit this small town every year to enjoy the beautiful landscape and its magnificent architecture. Located 120 km south of Mumbai, Alibaug and its surrounding villages have a strong colonial history. Sandy beaches, sunny skies, clean air, sea…
Chiplun
Chiplun is a taluka in Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the center of Chiplun taluk and lies on the Mumbai-Goa highway, also known as National Highway 66 (earlier known as NH-17) in western India. The city is located approximately 320 km south of Mumbai in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Chiplun is nestled away from the hustle and bustle of city life in a peaceful setting that offers you the experience of a lifetime…
Diweagar
Diveagar is one of the beautiful beach villages on the Konkan coast in the Raigad region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. At the entrance to the beach there is a thick cover of belu trees, which are generally uncommon in this region along with various suru trees (Casuarina) found on the coast of Maharashtra. While discussing beach vacations, one cannot miss the great opportunity to visit one of the famous beaches in Maharashtra…
Harihareshwar
Harihareshwar, a small coastal town in Maharashtra, is located in Raigad district. It is flanked by three hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal and Pushpadri. Along with the sea coast on the fourth side, river Savitri passes through Harihareshwar city and enters the Arabian Sea. Apart from being a major pilgrimage destination, Harihareshwar also serves as a beach resort, with two very beautiful beaches, namely Harihareshwar Beach. The…
Dapoli
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Dapoli is a small town in Ratnagiri, about 215 kilometers from Mumbai. A perfect destination for beach holidays, Dapoli has everything you could ask for in a holiday destination. Along with lazy beach vacations, Dapoli has many wonderful sea forts, hot springs and archaeological sites for you to enjoy. Home to many ancient temples with caves and waves scattered around, Dapoli has something…