India’s long and majestic coastline is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. However, only a fraction of these have gone on to become popular and been commercialized, and there remains a large number of pristine coasts and sun kissed beaches that are largely unexplored.

Butterfly Beach, Goa

It is located in south Goa. This beach, also known as Honeymoon Beach, is in the form of a small cove surrounded by dense trees. One of the most secluded and lesser-known beach of Goa, the butterfly beach is mostly accessible by a boat (ferry) ride from the nearby beaches, which only adds to the charm.Vehicles do not lead directly to Butterfly Beach and reaching here through land involves a challenging forest hike. However, this also makes for a wonderful opportunity to go trekking through a forest! Interestingly, Butterfly Beach is so named as the surrounding trees attract a wide variety of butterflies occasionally. It may also be because the beach itself is in the shape of a butterfly! Either way, it is just as pretty as one, especially during sunsets. Enclosed by a thick forest on one side and leading to the open sea on the other, the beach has a unique and picturesque landscape. Butterfly Beach is also one of the few places in Goa to sight the playful dolphins. Avoid visiting the beach during the monsoon as the boat rides are mostly unavailable during heavy rainfall.

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Minicoy Beach, Lakshadweep

One of the 36 small islets of Lakshadweep group of Islands, Minicoy, also known as Maliku in the local language is one of the best-kept secrets of India. It is located amidst the vast expanse of Arabian Sea, just 398 km or 215 nautical miles from the shores of Cochin. The small island encompasses the total area of 4.801 sq. km and is exclusively known for its vibrant coral reefs, quaint white-sand beaches and the freshwater of the infinite ocean. The Minicoy Island is the second-largest island of the Lakshadweep and is one of the few inhabited islands of the group. It is best known for its luxury beach resorts that are an ideal destination for the travelers seeking tranquility. This picturesque destination is a popular tourist spot and has gained immense popularity due to activities like tuna canning, tuna fishing and the presence of pristine palm-fringed beaches. Tourists can enjoy some of the most memorable moments here during winters and the onset of summer, as the weather here is ideal during those months.

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Gahirmatha Beach, Orissa

Gahirmatha Beach is one of the beautiful destinations in the state of Orissa. The beach is symbolic of the nature’s splendour and is highly admired by nature lovers from all corners of the world. The Gahirmatha Beach is located amidst the Bhitarkanika mangroves and Bay of Bengal, making the surroundings very picturesque for the visitors. The long stretches of the coastline and lovely sandy shores are ideal for enjoying the beachside activities. Moreover the serene and pristine environment will leave you completely rejuvenated. The Gahirmatha Beach is renowned worldwide for being a superb nesting place for Olive Ridley sea turtles. It is also the only marine wildlife sanctuary of the state of Orissa. This makes the beach a prime attraction for holiday makers from each and every corner of the world.

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Paradise Beach, Pondicherry

It is also known as Plage Paradiso, is situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town. Adorned with the golden sand, this is a little-isolated beach. To reach here, you have to take a ferry across the backwaters, which take around 20-30 minutes. There are a few shacks along the main entrance to the beach, and you can get fresh coconut water and some simple snacks - don't expect any fancy street food though.Part of the fun in reaching the beach is the beautiful ferry from the boathouse - the backwaters on the way to the beach are green and have thick mangrove forests. Especially after the monsoons, the backwaters are fresh and green. You can spot a lot of birds while on the ride - and photography enthusiasts would relish the opportunity to get some great photos here. The currents in the water are high, so it is advisable to not go deep in the water. Paradise beach is a great spot to reach early morning and get a view of the sunrise on the eastern coast. A variety of water sports facilities are available here as well. The travellers can try fishing as well: fishing rods and nets are easily available for rent.

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Bhogwe Beach, Maharashtra

Located very close to the popular Tarkarli beach and yet amongst the most secluded beaches in Konkan, thanks to the Karli backwaters seperating the two beaches Bhogwe is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sindhudurg. With pristine clean white sand beach, swaying palms and a fort in the vicinity Bhogwe has all the charm of a secluded holiday.Bhogwe beach is amongst the prettiest and most secluded beaches in Konkan. Located on the Sagari Mahamarg connecting Malvan to Vengurla Bhogwe has Nivati as its neighbour. Bhogwe beach is the unending stretch of beach to the north of Nivati fort. The beach is scattered with rocks and if you plan to take a dip take a close look before you venture into the sea to avoid the rocks. 

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