Goa the fun City

Goa has one of the most exquisite beaches in India, popularly know as the "Pearl of the Orient" It is a visitors paradise. Panaji is the capital of the state which is situated on the banks of river Mandovi. Earlier Goa was a Portuguese Colony and was liberated in 1961. It is a small union territory on the western coast of India with a coast line of Bay of Bengal.

Goa has something or the other to offer to all, it has beaches which stay geared by dance and music all night and have beaches which are calm and quite. During day these beaches offer many exciting water sports which are very adventurous. Sports like parasailing, jet skiing, wind surfing and speed boating are very popular. When it comes to food Goa offers a Huge range of mouth watering Sea food the roasted or the grilled.

The famous beaches of Goa are Arambol, Anjna,Bogmalo, Baga, Candolim. Calangute, Varca, Sinquerim and Arossim. Each place has its own importance and History. The places are well commercialized and offer every possible facility. Goa has some of the world famous resorts and hotels and is a popular destination for foreigners. One can reach Goa by Air, Road or Train.

Digha Beach

Digha is West Bengal's most popular beach haunts and weekend tourists spot. Its proximity to Kolkata is around 187 kms which attracts tourist through out the year. It is a very well known sea beach which is situated close to the borders of Orissa on the Bay of Bengal and West Bengal.

Digha is originally known as Beerkul and popularly known as the “ Birghton of the East”, for its hard flat beaches that allows pleasant walks during the low tides.



The main attraction of Digha is merging of river Hoogly into Bay of Bengal. The place offers every possible attraction for sea lovers.It has a low bank with a shallow sand beach with a wave that extends to 7kms in length.

Digha has two beaches, the old beach is not wide as it was earlier due to soil erosion. Big stones and concrete steps are use to hold together the beach.The place is overcrowded during the cooler winter breaks. New Digha beach is developed about 2 kms away from the old beach. This beach is bigger and better than the older one, as it is clean and well maintained and is not surrounded by a congested locality. There are hotel within walking distance from the beach.The entire stretch of the sea is filled with casuarians plantaion along the coast enhancing the beauty of the sea.

The scenic beauty of this place is picture perfect which has charming and luring effect. One can view both the sunrise and sunset from the beach which reflects the salty water of the bay of Bengal. The Sea beach is serene and shallow for about a mile making it safe for the tourists.



Places of attraction at Digha

1. The Marine Aquarium and Research Centre: It was established in 1989 with the objective to display the marine bio diversity of the region and imparts its values to the common people.
2. Lord Shiva Temple at Chandaneswar: It is a century old Lord Shiva Temple , 8 kms away from Digha, People visit this place in Gajan, a festival of Lord Shiva.
3. Junput: It is 40 Km drive from Digha , famous for fishing.
4. Shankarpura: Another beach, which is 14 kms away from Digha and is also an important fishing harbour.
5. Talsari: A small delta on Bay of Bengal, 6 kms from Digha.

Once you are tired of fun and frolic in the sea, you can indulge yourself to fill your palate with delicious Bengali food, and also go for shopping of ornaments, hand woven mats , cashew nuts.

The Beach Famous For its Cleanliness - Shankumugham Beach

Shankumugham Beach is situated in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in South India. The beach lies on the western side of Thiruvananthapuram.This beach is very beautiful and clean.From the distance you can see a vast stretch of white sand.This beach is a wonderful place for an eveing stroll and it has got all the necessary ingredients to make you calm,cool and relaxed. The military airpot is also situated at this place. This beach is popular for its cleanliness.



The Star Fish Restaurant situated at the beach is a great place with eating kiosks and delicious food. An open air theatre is also there in this restaurant. The theatre is equipped with car parking facilities. The Indian Coffee House is another place where you can enjoy a variety of food along with a lovely cup of coffee. This place is also good for enjoying the sunset. The glowing orange light of the sun in front of your eyes and a cup of coffee beside you make a great combination to relax yourself.

A children's park called "Jawaharlal Nehru Park" is also situated near the Shankumugham Beach.This park has been made to teach about the traffic signs and traffic rules to the children.A skating school is situated nearby and children can take their skating classes here.The beauty of this beach lies in its cleanliness and serenity.



Another added attraction near Shankumugham Beach is the sculpture of Jalakanyaka. It is a mermaid which has been given shape by Kanayi Kunhiraman. He is a famour Malayalam sculptor. This structure is more than 35m long. The sculpture is a unique point of attraction here.

Recently the Shankumugham Beach has gone through a beautification and cleaning project. Under this project, the walkways have been made by the pedestrians. This project has really added more beauty and cleanliness to the beach.

Juhu Beach-The most visited beach in Mumbai

Juhu Beach may not be the most beautiful beach of India but it can rightly be categorised under the most famous and most visited beaches of India. Of course, it is one of the favourite hangouts, especially, for the young Mumbaites. Whereas other beaches are famous for their unique activites of swimming and sunbathing,Juhu beach is famous for the great fun and food one can have there.



Juhu Beach lies in Juhu suburb and can be located at the shores of Arabian Sea. If one is heading for this beach,he can use any of the three entrances towards the beach i.e from the Andheri side,from the Santacruz side or from the Vile Parle side.This beach is the frequently visited beach for all domestic as well as foreign tourists.Tourists can also visit this place easily beacause there are several five-star hotels,luxurious apartments and restaurants situated nearby.

One basic advantage of being at Juhu Beach is that you can visit several interesting spots situated nearby. A place called Gandhi Gram is situated at the north end of Juhu Beach. This place is famous because Mahatma Gandhi had lived there when he used to practice in the Bombay High Court. Another beautiful attraction is the Marine Drive which is also known as the "Queen's Necklace" as it is lit by the street lamposts,in a row, at night.This row of lights gives a beautiful image as if some diamond necklace is lying there.Marine Drive is also home to many Bollywood personalities.



The unique point about the Juhu Beach is that you can enjoy a number of food stalls there. Some delicious,spicy food-items are sold here. Especially the "Bhel Puri" (mixture of puffed rice,potatoes, chutneys, tomatoes, and onions),"Chaat","Paani Puri" and "Paav Bhaaji" are the most famous snacks available here.One more famous food item of this place is the special yummy Kulfi (a kind of local ice-cream).

In the evenings and specially during the weekends, the Juhu Beach becomes a real crowdy place. You can see a lot of kids playing here and there,many young couples and elderly people who visit the beach just for a walk and fresh air.

Many Indian movies have also been shot at the Juhu Beach like the famous movie "Sagar" etc. Many Bollywood celebrities have bought bunglows in the residential area situated near Juhu Beach.

For some people Juhu Beach cannot be the kind of peaceful place they want but of course for people who love being a part of the fun-loving crowd,Juhu Beach is the right place as you can have a lot of fun and food here.

Konark Beach-A Serene, Uncomparable Beauty

Do you crave for a peaceful beach which is free from the hustle and bustle of the crowd? Do you want to see a beautiful sunrise and sunset as well? Do you want to step your feet on a clean, soft and golden carpet of sand?



If you say yes for all the above questions then supposedly the Konark beach of India is the right choice for you.This beach can be located in Orissa. It is considered as one of the finest beaches of not only India but of the whole world. The beach is famous for its serene beauty and nature.

Konark itself is one of the most prominent cities of Orissa(India) and it has been rightly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is also well located for visiting the surrounding interesting sites. As long as the Konark beach is considered ,well the best time to visit it is between the months of October and March.




The golden yellow sand and the clear bluish water along the beach presents a mesmerizing scene. One can bathe in the neat and frothy water or else can opt for a sunbath. We try to collect shells and conches on every beach but doing this activity on Konark beach is a real fun because you feel an extra pleasure with smooth sand below your feet.

When somebody watches the sunrise at this beach, it becomes an unforgettable scene for him for the whole life.



The famous Sun Temple of Orissa is just 3 kms away from this beach. The temple holds a special religious importance for the Hindus. The unique feature of this temple is that it has been designed in the form of a large chariot. The temple when scene in the sunlight gives a superb scintillating image.

The blue water of the Konark beach keeps on rolling into waves and beyond the waves you can see a number of Pine trees lined up in a row. Walking along the beach side can always provide you with a pleasant experience.



Though there are a lot of beaches in India and around the world but those who have been to Konark beach are often observed saying that the peace and comfort this beach provides is uncomparable.

The Calangute Beach- One of the best Goan Beach

If you really want to quench your thirst of travel and adventure then once in a while you must visit Goa.The biggest truth about Goa is that it looks like some place coming straight out of your dreams. A small peaceful town with lots of small restaurants and bars situated along roadside just as lot of mushrooms head up during the rains. This place is full of beaches, nature, greenry, restaurants, fun and happiness.



The Calangute beach is one of the loveliest beaches in Goa. The word Calangute is derived from KOLI-GUTT which originally meant land inhabited by fishermen. The name Koli can be related with the goddess kali, worshipped by the fisher folk.

To get to Calangute beach, you have to walk for a short time, walk through shops on either side, and then you are at a place where you climb down steps to reach the beach. The lovely Calangute beach is also known as the "Queen of Beaches".Many local and International tourists visit this beach. The beach is crowded in almost every season.



Various water sports are also available at the Calangute beach. These interesting sports include Para sailing, bumper ride, banana ride etc.

In the various shops situated near this beach you can get a variety of trendy as well traditional jewelry. The shops also have hordes of stylish bracelets, caps and hats.



One more name that cannot be ignored while describing the Calangute beach is Souza-Lobo. Its a food outlet that serves wonderful food in a wonderful way. The Souza-Lobo people place the tables outside on the sand during evening time. Then beautiful candles are placed on these tables. Their decor is very much Portuguese having a blend of goan style. Souza-Lobo serves spicy goan dishes along with other tasty items on their menu.

If you stay at the Goa Residency Hotel then going reaching the Calangute beach would be very easy for you. You can also enjoy the alluring seafood and vegetarian food that is served in the nearby hotels of Calangute beach.

In a far off view from this beach you see a necklace of palm trees. When the water of this beach sparkles in the bright sunlight and you see a lot of tree here and there around the beach then you really feel the beauty of this place.That's why the Calangute beach is rightly said the"Queen of beaches" for its exquisite beauty.

Beaches at Daman and Diu

Daman and Diu established as a union territory of Goa was formed in 1961. The place is located on the southern boarder of Gujrat on the coast of Saurashtra. Daman and Diu is a small island lying in the Indian territory with a coast line of 21kms. In the past this place was an important sea port and trading center but with the development of Other beaches the occupancy of the beach decreased immensely.



Daman and Diu are very popular for their beautiful serenity and scenery, with golden beaches surrounding the entire place. Historical monument and palm groves are another attraction of the place. The city remains less commercialized which makes it remain closer to the nature and away from degradation.

Other places to visit in the region are the fort of St. Jerome, Jain temple, Cathedral church, Light houses, amusement park and Gandhi park. Daman and Diu have a plethora of exquisite beaches among which Devka is the most famous. Devka beach is popular among those who like swimming in the sea. The place provide with fair amount of lodging facilities and a culture which is remains closer to the ancient times.