India's Best Beaches: From Goa to the Andaman Islands

India has over 7,000 km of coastline — buzzing party beaches, quiet fishing coves and islands with water clear enough to see your feet. Here's where to go and when.

Goa — two very different coasts

North Goa (Baga, Anjuna, Vagator) is nightlife, markets and beach shacks. South Goa (Palolem, Agonda, Colva) is calm, clean and slow. Most trips mix both. See [Goa itineraries](/collections/goa-itineraries).

Gokarna — Goa's laid-back neighbour

A cluster of walk-in coves (Om, Kudle, Half Moon) in Karnataka for travellers who want the beach without the crowds.

The Andaman Islands

The clear winner for water: Radhanagar on Havelock is regularly rated among Asia's best beaches, with snorkelling and diving around Neil Island. Fly into Port Blair and ferry across.

Kerala's coast

Varkala's cliff-top beach and the quiet sands of Marari pair beautifully with the backwaters on a [Kerala itinerary](/collections/kerala-itineraries).

Best time to visit

November to March is ideal on both coasts — dry, warm and calm seas. Avoid the June–September monsoon for beach time.

Tips

• Andaman ferries book out — reserve seats in advance.
• Respect swim-flag warnings; some beaches have strong currents.
• Carry reef-safe sunscreen.

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