A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages,special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes.Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
Mahabalipuram
An hour’s drive from Chennai takes you to one of best known beaches South Eastern India. Not a swimming beach in itself, it’s main attraction are the well known Temples & monolithic sculptures dating back to 8th. Century.
Pondicherry
This erstwhile French Colony is just 3 hours from Chennai and is famous for it’s serene atmosphere, superb food found at the French Quarter, and the not so crowded beaches. No wonder it is known as the French Riviera of the East. Some of the well known beaches are Serenity, Paradise & Auroville beaches. If one is looking for an all inclusive holiday then Pondicherry will be a natural.
Bentota (Sri Lanka)
On the South West Sri Lankan coastline is one of world best known beach complex. With superb but inexpensive hotels all along the coast, this is a beach comber’s paradise. It’s location allows you many water sports facilities such as water sking, fun banana boating or coral reef diving - just 30 minutes away. With the historic town of Galle not far away, Bentota is a perfect beach haunt.
Ngapali ( Myanmar)
Miles of empty white sand beaches, brilliant turquoise seas, all backed by towering coconut palms, Ngapali is Myanmar’s premier beach destination. Intimate resorts offer visitors the chance to swim, sail, kayak, and feast on lobster and prawn by candle light as the sun sinks lazily into the Indian Ocean. Ngapali is the perfect place to unwind and savour those few precious weeks in Myanmar. |