This document lists and describes 10 top beach holiday destinations in India. It highlights Goa as a popular first choice for its beaches, parties, and tourist infrastructure. Other notable destinations mentioned include Gokarna, Kovalam, Marari, Ganpatipule, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Havelock Island, Vizag, and Gopalpur - each with their own unique natural beauty, beaches, temples, or historical significance.

1. India’s Top 10 Beach Holidays

2. Goa
First stop: Yours, ours, theirs
and everyone else’s first
thought when someone says
vacation – GOA!

3. Gokarna
Next stop, Gokarna! Travel about
190 kilometers in a southerly
direction from Goa and you reach
the beautiful beach town of
Gokarna in Karnataka.

4. Kovalam
The Kovalam that you see today is
nothing like the past; With its famous
Eve and Lighthouse beaches which are
pristine, clean and lined with coconut
trees on one side it’s quite a sight to
behold.

5. Marari This charming vista, Marari
has a special charm being
a quaint, sleepy town
which is surrounded by
everything that is naturally
beautiful!

6. Ganpatipule
Did you think Mumbai was the
only place in Maharashtra with
a beach? Well mate, think
again! Ganpatipule a tiny
coastal town in Maharashtra
has a grand beach which is one
of the most magnificent
beaches on the Konkan coast.

7. Pondicherry
The French capital of India is
everything that Goa isn’t! It’s cool, calm
and collected without the hullabaloo of
Goa. The place which still keeps the
French culture alive with its
architecture and cuisine, Pondicherry is
a must visit.

8. Mahabalipuram
Deep in the south, a bit past the
erstwhile French Colony is a
beautiful seaside town called
Mahabalipuram. Along with clean,
beautiful, sun drenched beaches,
this town is also the place you’ll
find as many temples as beaches.

9. Havelock Island
Havelock Island is a paradise that’s
hidden away in the landscape of the
Andaman's. Sparkling white sand,
turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs
and a calmness that fills the air are
what adds to the charm of this island
paradise.

10. Vizag
Vizag or Visakhapatnam is an
ever growing city that is
growing at an alarming rate!
For panoramic views, exert
ourselves a bit and climb up
like a pro! A visit to Kailasagiri,
will show you a well-
maintained hilltop that offers
a panoramic view of the sea.

11. Gopalpur
In Orissa, Gopalpur is quite
popular with its golden sand
and a gentle slope that
makes it ideal for swimming
and sunbathing. An old light
house is all that remains now
of an ancient harbour at
Gopalpur but the natural
beauty that abounds is
everlasting.