Top Best Beaches of Karnataka

The State of Karnataka is a Prominent Tourism Hub and Attracts many Tourists from across the world. Karnataka has Many Popular and Famous Beaches all around, they are:

1.      Someshwar Beach:

Someshwar Beach is one of the famous beaches of Karnataka, India located in Ullal at a distance of 9 km south from the city of Mangalore & 0.5 km from Someshwar Bus Stand. This place is widely known for large rocks called as ‘Rudra Shila’. 100 feet light tower is the major attraction at this beach. October to February is the best season to visit this beach.

This place is an ideal picnic location and has abundant palm trees and airy environment. Someshwara temple is one of the oldest and famous temples of Bangalore, sited very close to this beach. It is believed that the temple was built during the reign of renowned queen Abbakka Devi (16^th century).

2.      Murudeshwara Beach

Murudeshwara Beach is the pleasant and most popular beaches of Karnataka located in Mangalore. It is the famous religious place & tourist spot in south India. Popular Murudeshwara temple is sited very close to this beach. 20 storied Gopuram and a huge stunning statue of Lord Shiva is the major attraction of this beach.

This Beach is attached to the Arabian Sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the east. One can see the colorful fisher boats lined at the sea-shore. Tourists can enjoy a swim and pretty good sunbath on the pristine sands along with water sports and boating.

3.      Maravanthe beach

Maravanthe beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Karnataka, situated at a distance of about 16 kms from Kundapura town and 55 kms from Udupi, Karnataka - India. October to March is the best season to visit this beach. This beach is close to the confluence of Sowparnika River and the Arabian Sea. Maravanthe beach is the ideal place for the relaxation and holiday vacation.

4.      Kaup Beach, Udipi

Kaup Beach is one of the pleasant and beautiful beaches of Karnataka situated about 12 km to the south of Udupi on the coastal shoreline. It’s a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers and picnic spot for tourists. A ruined fort and an old 100feet high lighthouse are sited near Kaup beach which attracts many visitors to spend their weekends at this place. October to December is the best season to visit this beach.

5.      Surathakal Beach, Mangalore

Surathakal Beach is one of the common visited beaches, located on the shore of the Arabian Sea in the city of Mangalore, Karnataka. The name of surathakal beach is derived from the word ‘Shiradakal’ which means head stone in Kannada. It’s an ideal beach of Mangalore. A huge light house is sited close to this beach.

6.      Malpe beach, Udupi:

Malpe Beach is one of the major and popular beaches of Karnataka located at a distance of 6kms from Udupi and about 66 km north of Mangalore. It lies towards the west of Udupi at the mouth of Udyavara River. Never ending coastline flanked by three rocky islands on its western side is the main attraction of this beach.

7.      Panambur Beach, Mangalore

Panambur beach is a beautiful beach positioned at a distance of 13 Km from Mangalore on the shore of Arabian Sea at Tannirbavi to south of sea port at Panambur and to the north of the National Highway. Panambur is the name of area where New Mangalore Port is located. It is a good picnic spot for the localities. October to February is the best season to visit this beach.

8.     Gokarna Beaches:

GokarnaBeaches are one of the lesser known beaches of India, situated in the middle of Karnataka and Goa. There are four main beaches in Gokarna Town, namely – Kudlee Beach, Om Beach, Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach.

9.      Kurumgad Beach:

Kurumgad Beach is very beautiful & enchanting beaches of Karnataka situated in the Uttar Karnataka district & can be easily reached from Goa, Bangalore, and Panaji. Kurumgad Beach is the perfect place to enjoy nature beauty & relaxation. This beach symbolizes the shape of tortoise. Water sports like swimming, fishing, boat rides, Beach volleyball, Tidal Pool, and treasure hunts are famous on Kurumgad beach. Octobers to May is the best time for visit this beach.

10.  Karwar beach:

Rabindranath Tagore Beach, also known as Karwar beach is a unique beach and is well connected by road and railways. It is believed that the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote his first play inspired from the captivating feel of this beach. This beach is famous for seafood, which is prepared in different styles with coconut and spice. Many Tourists Visit this beach regularly. September – May is the best time to visit Karwar Beach.

11.  Tannir Bavi Beach:

Tannir bavi Beach is one of the best beaches of Karnataka located in Dakshina Kannada at a distance of 12 kms from mangalore & 360 kms from Bangalore. This beach is the property of Mangalore Port Trust.

12.  Ullal Beach:

Ullal Beach is one of the best & Popular Beaches of Karnataka, situated at a distance of 12 kms from Mangalore on the south banks of river Nethravathi. This Beach is known for its neat sea shore and tranquil beauty. Many tourists who visit Ullal spend their weekends at this beach.

Famous Beaches in Andhra Pradesh

Find The Best Beaches in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is Widely known as the hub of Tourist attractions. It has many Beautiful, Romantic, Family and Scenic beaches all around.

1.      Ramakrishna Beach:

Ramakrishna Beach is lovely & one of the most famous beaches on the East Coast, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is widely called as R K Beach, which derives its name from the Ramakrishna Mission. Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Aquarium, number of road side parks with children play equipments & lawns, War Memorial, statues of eminent personalities are the main attractions near this Beach. Best time to visit Ramakrishna Beach is August to October and January to March, when the pleasant atmosphere is present all around the beach.

2.      Bheemunipatnam Beach:

 

Bheemunipatnam Beach is the popular beach located in Bheemili Patnam about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. This beach is widely known as Bhimli Beach. Bhimli beach is considered one of the safest beaches for swimmers and surfers due to its shallowness of water. The road across Vizag and Bhimli Beach is about 24 kms and is known to be one of the longest beach roads of India.

3.      Manginapudi (Machilipatnam) Beach:

 

Manginapudi Beach is the natural beach located about 11 kms from Machilipatnam in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. The beach is famous for its panoramic views and beautiful locations and dark sands mixed up with black clay. Beach has a natural bay with deep and shallow waters. Machilipatnam beach is gifted with exotic sites and a historic port city. This beach is renowned as a health resort and also as a perfect picnic spot.

4.      Mypadu Beach:

 

Mypadu beach is located about 20 kms from Nellore city in Andhra Pradesh. It’s is a beautiful beach with lush greenery & long stretches of silver sand. Mypadu beach is an excellent beach which attracts many tourists all the time.

5.      Rishikonda Beach:

 

Rishikonda Beach is located beach is about 10kms from Visakhapatnam and is a perfect place for spending the vacation. The clean beach and facilities for wind surfing and swimming attracts many tourists from all over the world. This beach is an ideal place for water sports lovers, especially for the swimmers, water skiers, & wind surfers.

6.      Kakinada Beach: 

Kakinada beach is situated on the Uppada Road, which is about 5 km away from Kakinada city, Andhra Pradesh. This beach is a famous tourist attraction with the combination of gradual slope and wide shore. Clear water, the silver sand & the golden sun adds beauty to the beach. It’s a marvelous place for enjoying the sea breezes. The Beach also has an attractive & beautiful park near to it.

7.      Kalingapatnam Beach:

    The Kalingapatnam beach is the perfect spot for spending your leisure time. It is situated in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The long coast stretched along the Bay of Bengal makes it a famous tourist destination. During summers it becomes a hot spot for many visitors and dwellers, who throng from local as well as far off places to spend time in water. A.P Tourism department has developed this beach into a beach resort.

8.      Kothapatnam Beach:

Kothapatnam beach is the clean water beach located about 18 km from Ongole town in Andhra Pradesh. During Karthika Pournami thousands of devotees visit Kothapatnam beach to take a holy dip. Tourists can accommodate at cottages provided by A.P tourism near the beach.

9.      Motupalle Beach: 

 

Motapalle beach is the clean and sea water beach located in Motupalle village, which is about 12 km away from Chinaganjam & 45 km from Ongole in Andhra Pradesh. This beach is surrounded by lush greenery and is the beautiful spot for relaxation.

10.  Perupalem Beach:

 

Perupalem beach is the mesmerizing virgin beach located very close to Narsapur town in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Green paddy fields and lines of coconut trees are the feast for eyes along the Narsapur – Perupalem road. This beach is also popular for religious importance and historic heritage. October to March is the best time to visit Perupalem beach. This beach is shallow and sea water is safe for swimming & ideal for sun bath and surfing. Perupalem beach is the most captivating picturesque fusion of sea, sun & sand.

11.  Suryalanka Beach: 

 

Suryalanka Beach , which is widely known as Bapatla Beach is the silent and once unfamiliar beaches of Andhra Pradesh, located about 10 kms from Bapatla town.  At present this beach turned into a place of potential tourists and is a nice place to chill out and have fun. Suryalanka Beach with wide shore and flat beach is the closest beach to Hyderabad. APTDC provides cottages and guest houses for accommodation close to this beach.

12.  Vodarevu beach: 

Vodarevu beach is one of the beautiful beaches of Andhra Pradesh, located about 6 kms from Chirala & 35 km from Guntur. This beach is bordered with pleasant sea on one side and abundance of coconut trees on other side. Tourists can spend their weekends at Vodarevu beach for memorable experience.

13.  Yarada Beach:

 

The Yarada Beach is another beach located very close to Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. This beach is surrounded by hills and valley. It is a captivating beach with soft pebbles and rocks, the golden sand and the lush green stretch of hills making it attractive for tourists. Yarada beach is calm and shallow and is the perfect place for relaxation & spending weekend/vacation.

14.  Ramapuram Beach:

 Ramapuram beach is another beautiful beach situated near Chirala in Andhra Pradesh. 

15.  Gangavaram Beach:

 

Gangavaram Beach is the beautiful beach situated near Vishakhapatnam steel plant (VSP) at a distance of 26 kms from south of Vishakhapatnam (vizag). It is the pleasant place for leisure, tourist spot and film shootings.

16.  Appikonda Beach:

Appikonda Beach is the beautiful tourist spot located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal at a distance of about 30 kms from Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. This beach has sky blue water and is surrounded by lovely lush greenery.  Appikonda beach is a nice place for fishing and tourists can enjoy an exciting boat ride in the sea. There is an ancient lord shiva’s temple with a life size Nandi carved out of black stone located very close to this beach. On Shivarathri many devotees throng to this temple. September to March is the best time to visit this place.