Beaches & Backwaters

Introduction

Relaxed, tranquil and oodles of life exuding life spread over sand and water alike - this is the best way to describe a tour of beaches and backwaters in India. This tour combines the privacy and serenity that backwaters in Kerala are famous for along with the exciting vacation hugely popular beaches of Goa, Andaman & Nicobar offer that draw thousands of foreign tourists every year.

Backwaters in Kerala is a unique getaway tourist attraction. These can be best described as chain of brackish lakes and lagoons connected by canals forming a perfect getaway for tourists looking for peaceful, private resting in nature’s lap. Tourists rent private houseboats on backwaters, also known as Kettuvallam which are made of wood and bamboos and enjoy the privacy and nature’s ethereal beauty in solace.

Lively ambience, good food & drinks, some enthralling water sports and live music is what you’ll get in abundance once you land in Indian beaches to let your hair down. Pack all your colourful clothes, comfort slippers and loads of sunscreen as you embark on a beaches and backwaters vacation in India.

Destinations
Kerala, Goa, Andaman & Nicobar, Maharashtra

Highlights

Vipasana centre (Goa)
Calangute/Baga Beaches (Goa)
Varca Beach (Goa)
Bekal Beach (Kerala)
Kozhikode Beach (Kerala)
Varkala Beach (Kerala)
Kovalam Beach (Kerala)
Water sports (Andaman & Nicobar)
Tarkali Beach (Maharashtra)
Marine Drive (Maharashtra)

Entertainment and Nightlife

Most of these places incur various options for one’s entertainment. Nightlife forms an important part of the vacation here and it is only once you are here, that you can see why. Places like Goa and Andaman offer exciting nightlife with various events, festivals and parties happening every other night. Campfire sessions and live music is another specialty of these places.

Other Attractions

Dolphin watching (Varca Beach, Goa)
Snorkelling, angling, camping (Andaman & Nicobar)
Snake boat race (Kerala)
Fairs and Festivals (Kerala, Goa)

Cuisines

oan cuisine (Pork Vindaloo, Sorpatel, Goan Fish Curry, Raechad Masala, Sea food)
South Indian cuisine (Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, Upma, Manga Chammanthi, Unakka Kappa Vevichathu)

Luxury meter

Beaches and backwaters in India are synonym with luxury and comfort. While there are several high-end resorts and hotels near to every popular beach, the backwaters offer a different variety of luxury by offering private houseboats which offer supreme comfort with utmost privacy.

Gay-friendly quotient

These beaches and backwaters offer free, refreshing atmosphere with privacy, thus making it perfect for all gay tourists whether travelling alone or in group.