Arambol Beach in Goa

Arambol Beach is located within the Pernem administrative region of the district of north Goa of the state of Goa, in India. Arambol Beach is placed at just about an hours drive from the Dabolim airport of Goa. Arambol Beach  has a distinct bohemian feel , unlike the other beaches like calangute which no longer have it.  This feel brings most of the international  tourists to the Arambol Beach during the winter season.

Arambol is in the district of North Goa and is located  at about 32 kilometers of northwest of Mapusa.  Because of its remote location  and the  beautiful rock bays in the headland, it attracts many tourists  and gets crowded at times. The main reason for the beach to get too many tourists stems from the fact that the beach has both rocks and sand along the beach.

Places to visit near the Arambol Beach

There are attractive rocky bays which are great for swimming , Querim Beach is located at bout 12 kilometers from this Arambol beach, which is also a pristine and a less crowded stretch. Keri, as called by the locals, is a perfect place to spend the day bathing in the sun and swimming in the sea.

There is an old Portuguese fort called Terekhol fort which is another attraction near the Arambol Beach. This fort lies on the opposite bank and you can ferry across  to see the fort.The Terekhol fort was built in the 18th century  and a small chapelinside is dedicated to St Anthony.

There is a freshwater lake which extends along the bottom of the valley into the jungle. The lake is a good place for the picnics with family and friends. The water in the lake is a mixture of fresh water and sea water. There is a spectacular Banyan tree in the middle of the jungle and adjoining the banyan tree there is a sculpture created by the American Conceptual and Land art artist Jacek Tylicki "Give if you can - Take if you have to" also called "the money stone". The sculpture has become a pilgrim destination.

Accommodation facilities in and around Arambol Beach

Welcome Inn Hotel
Arambol Beach
Arambol, Goa - 403524
Tel : 0832 - 2242510

Siolim House
Opp Wadi Chapel,
Siolim, Bardez,
Goa 403517
Tel : 0832 2272138 / 941, 98225 84560

Hotel Arambol Plaza Goa
Arambol Beach Road, Arambol
Pernem-Goa.
Tel : 0832-2242052 / 961.
Call Rashesh :  0 9545550733
EMail : naksonhotels@gmail.com

Anjuna Beach in Goa

Anjuna Beach  is a favourite with all kinds of tourists  be it locals , monks , hippies, artists, seers or even someone who is looking for a place to relx and rejuvenate oneself.  The beach is full of life and enthusiasm  written all over with long night beach parties from Christmas to New year parties, smanky full moon parties and what not.Anjuna is always there for everything.


Anjuna is located at about 8 kilometers west of Mapusa  and is one of the most popular beaches of Goa, in India. The sea at Anjuna is so calm that you can enjoy swimming and also enjoy the beauty of the sunset from any of the resort windows or balconies. You can also enjoy easy strolls in the snads  as well as funky music  and the loud beach parties  that are common fixtures of the anjuna Beach.

There is a famous flea market  or the shopping hangout of the beach in the cool silvery sands, where you can get anything and everything you might need or ask for.  On the part of Food, Anjuna offers varieties of gourmet foods, from the village hotels as well as proper beach front restaurants but th best bets are the semi open, thatched palm leaf shacks. They specialize in fish delicacies and the western food. You can also get fruits from the beach like watermelon, pineapples and locally grown coconuts.
You can see  here some of the Restaurants at the Anjuna Beach

Some of the Accommodations available on the Anjuna Beach, Goa

Villa Nina
Near Bhumika Temple
Anjuna
Near Ingos Saturdaynite Bazaar
Goa
India
Tel: 0 9823047509
www.primevillasgoa.com

White Negro
Anjuna Beach
Near St anthony Chapel
Bardez
Goa - 403509
India
Tel:  0832 2273326

The Tamarind
Anjuna
Goa - 403509
India
Tel: 0832 2274319
website - www.thetamarind.com

Lotus Inn
Zor Vaddo
Anjuna
Goa
India
Tel: 0832 - 6454669
www.lotusinngoa.com

Country Club De Goa
836/1,Behind Staroo Hotel
Second Left Near Manali Guest House
Anjuna
Goa - 403509
India
Tel: 0832 - 2274741
www.countryclubedegoa.net

Murud Beach in Alibaugh

About Murud Beach
Murud  was the old capital of the state of janjira and is located in a little known place about 160 kilometers from Mumbai.  This is a very quite place for an ideal weekend for the family quality time with the children.  There are lots of coconut trees all over the place making the beach line beautiful.  There is a simple and rustic charm about the place, you can go for boating in the sea, sailing and deep sea fishing.  Dattatray temple, Fansad dam, Kashid Beach, God Ganesha temple of Nandgaon are some of the places to visit the nearby. The Roads in Murud are clean and pretty lined with trees on both sides and at places the road goes parellel to the beach.  It will be beautiful to watch as you drive along the road.

Best time to visit Murud Beach
Murud is located on the coast line which has a pleasant climate. You can visit Murud Beach any time of the year.  But beware of the sea during the monsoons   and in the rainy season. The sea might get rough  and signals for dangers are there.

Accommodation facilities at Murud Beach
You can find some hotels at the Murud Beach. You can also stay in Alibaugh and then make it a day visit to the Murud Beach.

Gold Swan Resort
Darbar Road
Murud Janjira
Maharashtra - 402401
India
Tel: 02144 - 274078
www.goldswanresort.com

Sand Piper Resorts 
Idgah Road
Behind Murud Police Station
Murud Janjeera
Maharashtra - 402401
India
Tel: 02144 - 274166
www.sandpiperresorts.com

How to Reach Murud Beach?
If you are travelling by air from abroad or from somewhere inside inside India, you have to reach Mumbai International airport. From there the beach is about 160 kilometers.
You can get cabs, private vehicles and Bus transport to go to Murud Beach from Mumbai. The Road is good amd motorable but still it takes about 4-5 hours to reach the place.   From Alibaugh it is about 53 kilometers to Murud Beach.
If you are travelling by rail Pen is the nearest Railway station and is about 80 kilometers away.
You can also travel by sea if you are interested . You can get into a catamaran from the Gateway of India in Mumbai to mandwa in Alibag or by ferry from  Mazgaon to the (Bhaucha Dhakka) to Rewas (Alibag).
From Mandwa or Rewas, you can take to the road transport. Catamaran and ferry Services will remain suspended during rainy season.

Beaches in Andaman and Nicobar

Radha Nagar Beach
Radha Nagar Beach is located at about 12 kilometers from the ferry pier of the Havelock Islands and has been awarded "Asia's best beach" by the Time Magazine. The beach has fine white sand, a lot of calm and peace and the turquoise blue waters are the hall mark of the this beautiful beach. The Island is a very small one, just about 2 kilometers long and about 30 to 40 meters wide.
The beach is one of the best to get fresh air which is free from pollution found in a city life. There are lots of activities one can pursue here, namely, scuba diving, snorkeling, game fishing, swimming and many more. The Beach has some of the best diving centers of the Andaman Islands.

Corbyn's Cove Beach Corbyn's Cove Beach is a coconut palm fringed beach located at about 6 kilometers from Port Blair the capital city of Andman & Nicobar Islands. This is the only beach in the city and is ideal for basking in the sun.

Snake Island which is well known for Scuba Diving is located close to Corbyn's Cove. It would be difficult to reach Corbyn's Cove if you do not have an hired vehicle as you will not find any public transport.

Vijay Nagar Beach
Vijay nagar Beach is one of the beaches in Havelock Islands, loved by tourists and most sought after by all visitors. Vijay agar Beach is located on the eastern part of the Havelock coast.
There are some rocky sections in the beach which you might bump into and has a perfect setting for a quiet walk. There are also Mahua trees growing along the coast giving an unusual look to the coast line as well as shade to the visitors to the beach.

Elephant Beach
Elephant Beach also known as Haathi Tapu in Hindi, seems to have derived the name due to the fact that Elephants used to walk through this region. Elephant Beach is similar to all other beaches but has clear blue waters and a rich marine life. You can spot some of the rare species like sea horse or fringe lip flathead. These are supposed to be treats for underwater photographers especially for Macro shots.
Elephant beach can be reached by small cruise boats from Havelock. You can also opt for the tour packages offered by the ferry operators who run trips to and from Havelock to Elephant Beach.