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July 12th, 2010 | 
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Colva Benaulim Beach in India, The Colva and the Benaulim Beaches happen to be amongst the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The white powdery sand on the shores of the Arabian Sea along with the swaying palms and the sensuous sun creates the picture perfect holiday spot.Colva Benaulim Beach in India, The Colva and the Benaulim Beaches happen to be amongst the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The white powdery sand on the shores of the Arabian Sea along with the swaying palms and the sensuous sun creates the picture perfect holiday spot.
The beaches are at a mere distance of two kilometers and make excellent holiday destinations. Besides enjoying the nature at its best at the Colva beach you may even check out the Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church. The captivating church is a major tourist attraction. The Landmark hosts the annual religious feast of Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus).
The Catholics have been celebrating the feast in a big way on the third Monday of October every year since the 17th century. The bullfight at the Benaulim beach is a major draw from early October till late May in the evenings. In the old rice fields with the Konkani music in the background the bullfights are a must watch. The Beach Bonanza fair is another must check out for all the tourists.
The live music, dance, and other entertainment add to the holiday mood. It is time for more and more merry making. You can participate in the Beach Bonanza on successive Sundays from mid-April onwards. Goa Colva Benaulim India Beach, At the Calangute beach you must check out the local market for some good bargains. The market offers a wide range of items from daily food items to souvenirs.
There are artifacts, antiques, and other trinkets that make excellent gift options. In terms of food do check out the Portuguese delicacies that are available in abundance at the seashore. Its time to treat all your senses at the Colva and the Benaulim beaches. You may plan your trip to the Colva and Benaulim Beaches any time of the year but the months from June to October may be avoided owing to the heavy rainfall. Rests of the months are pleasant and it’s a pleasure to be at Colva and Benaulim. There are plenty of hotels and resorts that take care of budget accommodation at Colva and Benaulim.
There are even some of the local houses that may be hired. The beautiful beaches of Colva and Benaulim are well connected with the rest of the places. The Dabolim airport is the nearest. The Karmali railway station takes care of the tourists who travel by train. For road transport there are plenty of bus services available. In order to make the most of your holiday at the Colva and the Benaulim beaches keep away from drugs and nudity.
Even though swimming is considered safe you must check out with the lifeguards for the strength of the undercurrents. Get ready to get bewitched by the beauty of the Colva and the Benaulim beaches!
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A visit to Visakhapatnam is surely incomplete without a visit to the Beach. The Rama Krishna Beach, or RK Beach as it is commonly called is the closest beach park you can reach from the heart of the city. Of course, the beach is one of the best tourist spot in Vizag.
Situated at 16 km from Balasore, halfway between Puri and Kolkata, the Chandipur beach is one of the hot-spot for beach lovers. Stretched on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this beach offers some kaleidoscopic views of the eastern sky and an unbelieveable retreat of the beach during low tides. Twice a day, the sea recedes from the shore around 5 km away, giving a corridor to the tourists to enjoy a walk on the sea! Surrounded by casuarina trees and solitary sand dunes, Chandipur is a beach drifter’s paradise. Loaded with numerous sea shells and driftwood on the golden sand, this place injects zeal among children and even adults, who barge to collect as many shells as they can. You can also hire a fisherman’s boat and trace the route of the river Budhabalanga till it merges with the sea.
Marina Beach
The Marina Beach is the second largest beach in a city after the Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California, the world’s longest city beach. If you want to escape the heat, hurry to Marina Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world. And also the most crowded all year through. What makes it special is a promenade created by Governor Grant-Duff, who gave Marina its name in 1884. A series of statues line the promenade. Marina beach is a major tourist attraction. People visiting Chennai make it a point to visit the beach. The beach is popular for its shopsand food stalls. The memorials and statues, morning walk, joggers’ track, lovers’ spot, aquarium, etc., make it a hangout for people of all ages.The sea is rough and waves are strong. There are fishermen colonies present at both ends of the beach. Summer brings extra life to the Marina. The waters look appealingly blue and inviting. The kite season, the raw and ripe mango sellers, masala papads- it is a hub of activity. A trip to the beach would be incomplete if you don’t dig into the yummy typical Madrasy Sundal. You do not have to go looking for them. They come searching for you. The street hawkers, usually a young chap, may run up to you and tug at your shirt and say ’saar, sundal’. Indulge, it is a taste that sure will linger in your memory.
Elliot’s Beach
Elliot’s Beach is one of the cleanest beaches in the city of Chennai. It is located towards the south of Marina Beach and is an extremely calm and tranquil place. The beach is known as ‘Bessei’ amongst the locals. Elliot’s Beach is a popular hangout for the young and the old alike. There are rows of trendy casual clothes shops and fast food joints along the shoreline where you can stop for a snack. It is also the favorite destination of foreign tourists for enjoying sun bath. Elliot’s Beach offers very subtle activity, with only few food joints and restaurants. You can relish the mouth watering South Indian snacks and pamper your taste buds, here. Apart from this, there are some religious and historical monuments, to be explored, to add to your adventure. Ashtalakshmi Temple and Velanganni Church are some worth visiting places in the vicinity.
The backwaters are an integral part of the people of Kerala both in terms of economy as well as lifestyle. They are also used for transportation of people and products between villages as well as towns. The boats used are termed as “Kettuvalloms” i.e. stitched boats since the boats are constructed by stitching coconut ropes together with wooden planks. Across the state of Kerala, the backwaters comprise of several canals, rivers, lagoons and lakes.
Adding to the backwater holidays at Kerala coconut trees, marshy groves, shallow lakes, deep canals and long boats are the meticulously planned backwater cruises. The facilities and the simplicity of the entire holiday make it a luxurious holiday in India. Off late the 
backwater tourism has really caught up with the Indian as well as the foreign tourists. The gentle rhythm of the boat journey adds to the magic of the backwaters. Life can be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. The swaying coconut canopies make the heart of the tourists swing too.
Watching the sun go down, savoring the fresh seafood and being entirely relaxed to the soul makes the holiday cruise on the Indian backwaters of Kerala an unparallel experience. In order to promote backwater tourism without losing out of the authentic feel of the cruise traditional meals are served on banana leaves that comprise of several dishes, supplemented by fruits. The backwater cuisine, which comprises of delectable fresh fish like pearl spotted fish, barramundi, crabs, mussels and prawns is finger licking good.
Kovalam is not only national but internationally renowned beach of Kerela, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite spot of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse – sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.
The beach offers many facilities for keeping tourists amused. Apart from sunbathing and swimming, the beach is ideal to take long walks and watch the magical sunset while the warm water softly laps at your feet. The fishermen in the beach offer to take you out in the sea while they go out to claim their catch for the day. Sail with them during sunrise and come back as the sun sets, painting the horizon a beautiful shade of ochre.
Since Kovalam is just 16 kms away from the capital city of Kerala- Thiruvananthapuram, reaching your holiday destination is hassle-free. Thiruvananthapuram happens to be the nearest railway station as well as the airport. Though Kovalam is pleasant throughout the year the best time to visit Kovalam is from September to May.
How to Reach Kovalam Beach
By Air : The Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram airport is about 10 kilometers from this beach.
By Rail : The railway station of Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram is at a distance of around 16 kilometers.
By Road : The Kovalam beach is well connected to Kerala by a wide network of roads.
Christmas is the most celebrated festival in Goa. Though Christians are in minority in Goa and India, Christmas is one of the festivals, which has highest involvement of people of all religions. Parties and dancing is an integral part of the festivities, and all Goans and tourists participate in them wholeheartedly. Classy hotels, smaller clubs and restaurants, groups of friends, schools, colleges and almost all social organizations have parties, eat, drink, dance and celebrate. There is no dearth of good spirit. Gifts are exchanged, according to the depth of the pockets and Santa Claus brings gifts to a lot of good children. Goa’s Catholics flock to midnight mass services traditionally called Missa de Galo or Cock Crow as they go on well into early hours of the morning.
The Goan Way of Celebration
Dress up in the finest cloths and participate in the Missa de Galo. Party till you drop. Beaches and roads are covered with people, dressed in the best of attire. Dance and music are an integral part of the celebrations. So dance all through the night and don’t forget to offer prayers in the churches in morning. Exchage gifts with your dear ones and decorate your place of stay in typical christmas style.
Digha is West Bengal’s most popular sea resort. This small town is crowded with hotels generally around one main road. Its proximity to Calcutta (187 kms) attracts tourists throughout the year. The beach is however facing the problem of sea erosion.
The sea at Digha is calm and shallow for about a mile from the beach making it quite safe for swimming. However, bathing is advisable only during the low tide. One can view both sunrise and sunset at Digha sea beach.