Exploring the offbeat beaches!

“A beach is not only a sweep of sand but shells of sea creatures, the sea glass, the seaweed, the incongruous objects washed up by the ocean.” Henry Grunwald

To escape from the chaos and hustles of the everyday life is to explore the beach! When you stand before a beautiful beach the calmness of the world lets you speak to the waves and lets you listen to their stories. The cool quieting thoughts refills and refreshes life into the traveler! The memories of the ocean and of the ocean linger on to you for long, affecting greatly on your perception of life for good.

Most of us have it on our to-do list to live in a shack at some point in life but keep postponing it for all the natural human tendencies. Well, not anymore you will finally wake up to the warm smell of coffee and delicious coastal food at a beach shack while the wave tries to communicate the meaning of life itself.

We bring you the 7 most amazing beaches in the country which will make you say “Oh Yeah….!!!!!”

1.) Alappuzha Beach:

Because of the covered canals and other waterways from all sides, the beach is also famously known as the ‘The Venice of East’. the serene and less explored city of Alleppy welcomes the travelers by its bright blue waves. This oldest planned town of the region has an extended pier, around 137 years old. Vijaya beach park is another popular park quite close to the beach where one can indulge in boat riding.

The beach is a good place to spend some time in peace and helps recover from the glitz and crowds of any other cliche tourist spots of Kerala. The beach is best known for the calm and happening nightlife and leisure activities.

2.) Kovalam Beach:

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists and hippies since the 1930s. The beach situated only 16 Kms from the very famous ‘God’s own Country’ Kerala. The Place offers various activities leisure activities. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centers.

“To escape and sit quietly on the beach – that’s my idea of paradise.” – Emilia Wickstead

3.) Mandrem Beach:

Best known for its never-dying party vibes this beach is situated in the North of Goa. One Visit Mandrem Beach for traditional culture, unmissable activities, and well-deserved relaxation. One can find a plethora of activities to indulge herself at the beach (once you witness the sunrise and dipping yourself in the Arabian Sea, Obviously!) Laze around the 1.5 kilometer stretch of white powdery sand lined with tall coconut palms and bamboo beach huts. The sparkling water and the isolated beach offers ample opportunities to enjoy this calm and soothing locality in peace. Mandrem, Ashvem and Morjim beaches are the attractions that should top the list of every visitor’s itinerary.

4.) Varkala Beach:

Another serene beach just outside the city of Trivandrum, It has several tourist attractions that include a beautiful beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple, and the Ashramam – Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach. The papanasam beach which is around 10 km from Varkala is renowned for a natural spring which apparently has various medicinal properties. The Sivagiri Mutt is another attraction that provides an altogether new spiritual experience to the traveler.

5.) Om Beach:

Om beach is located 8 km from Gokarna. It derives its name from the two semicircular coves which join to form an inverted symbol of Om. It is the place where you can see many numbers of Hippo Sadhus doing their penance. Tourists can enjoy banana boating, surfing, jet skiing, parasailing etc are also among the common adventure activities.

6.) Kurumgad Beach:

Kurumgad beach is located in the region of Uttara Karnataka and is just 4 km away from Karwar. It is the sort of the beach where nature lovers would like to pay a visit more often. The existence of the very popular Lord Narasimha temple is an added charm for the place. Shaped like a tortoise, the esthetic look of the beach can hardly be matched elsewhere. Animals like the dolphins and otters are very much prevalent here.

7.) Karwar Beach:

Karwar provides you a breathtaking view of its landscape, rugged hills, and clear backwaters. The very view of mountains rising out of the Arabian Sea is hypnotic. The river Kali is rich with fish, and there are five islands off its coast. The beauty of traveling is all the new memories one makes! Get surprised by WanderTrust this summer and make some legendary memories. Let’s get started by telling us about you here.