India Beach Destinations: Goa, Kerala, Andaman, Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, Gokarna Coastal Complete Guide 2026
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations India Beach Destinations: Goa, Kerala, Andaman, Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, Gokarna Coastal Complete Guide 2026 TL;DR I spent eight weeks tracing the Indian coastline across six core beach regions, from the Portuguese churches of Goa to the coral atolls of Lakshadweep, and I came home with notes on what each place is actually like rather than what the brochures claim. This guide pulls together costs, transport quirks, permits, food, and three field-tested itineraries so you can plan a trip that fits your time, budget, and appetite for crowds or solitude. Why visit in 2026 I keep getting asked why India for a beach holiday when Thailand, Bali, and the Maldives sit close by. My answer in 2026 is simpler than it used to be. The rupee remains soft against the dollar and the euro, which keeps daily costs lower than almost any beach country in the region. Domestic airports opened or expanded in Itanagar, Shivamogga, and Hollongi over ...