5 places to discover
Fraserganj Beach is a sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal at Fraserganj in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, adjacent to Bakkhali Beach. Named after Sir Andrew Fraser, former Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, it is known for its fishing harbour, wind energy farm with windmills, and views of the sea and estuary. The beach is a quiet coastal stretch popular for sightseeing, beach walks and visits to nearby islands and mangrove areas.
Nizampatnam Beach is a coastal beach located in Nizampatnam town in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh, along the Bay of Bengal. Known for its long sandy shoreline, active fishing harbour and views of fishing boats, the beach is part of a historic port settlement once used by the Dutch. It offers a quiet, rural coastal setting with mangrove patches and is visited for sightseeing, beach walks and observing local fishing activity.
Shankarpur Beach is a coastal beach located in Shankarpur village in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, about 14 km from Digha on the Bay of Bengal. Known for its fishing harbour, casuarina groves and relatively uncrowded sandy shoreline, it is part of the Digha-Shankarpur-Mandarmani coastal circuit. The beach is noted for fishing boats, sunrise and sunset views, and seafood, and is promoted by West Bengal Tourism as a quieter alternative to Digha.
Tanur is a coastal town in Malappuram District, Kerala, located on the Arabian Sea coast about 30 km south of Kozhikode. It is notable for Tanur Beach, the Poorappuzha estuary where the river meets the sea, and its centuries-old tradition of Kettuvallam (traditional wooden boat) building. Historically it was the capital of the Kingdom of Tanur (Vettathunad) and an early Portuguese settlement in the 16th century.
Thengapattinam Beach is a sandy coastal stretch in Thengapattinam town, Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, located at the estuary where a backwater channel meets the Arabian Sea. Known for its coconut palm-fringed shoreline, fishing harbour and tranquil estuarine landscape, the beach offers views of traditional fishing boats and calm backwaters. It is notable for its natural estuary scenery, relatively uncrowded setting and significance as a historic coastal settlement in southern Tamil Nadu.