Being equidistant from both eastern and western coast of India, Bangalore is in kind of close proximity with plenty of stunning beaches that are a perfect destination for a quick getaway from the tedious city life of Bangalore. From beautiful beaches with clear water where you can experience the marine life up close to backwater beaches with sparkling golden sands offering overnight house-boat cruises that'll be experiences of a lifetime, these beaches nearest from Bangalore offer it all.
To decide on perfect beach destination from Bangalore, we have made your work easier with a list of top beaches nearest from Bangalore. You can plan your quick beach holiday and experience the lively waves and tranquil sands of these serene locations away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Karwar
Karwar Beach also known as Devbagh beach is one such beach whose beauty is praised by eminent personalities such as Rabindranath Tagore. Karwar beach is one of the beauties from five located at Karwar. Situated on the banks of river Kali, it is an aesthetic sea side town. During colonial times, Kawar got its name from Karwad as Britishers had difficulty in pronouncing it.
Karwar beach is just few minutes away from the most famous hang out place, Goa. This beach gives captivating experience with its golden sand and cool breeze. Also, it provides adventure water sports such as dolphin hunting, sailing, and fishing. Snorkelling and kayaking with the help of professionals is available to explore the mysterious depths of the sea.
Rest of the beaches located in Karwar are Majali beach, Binaga beach, Koodi Bagh Beach, Tilmatti beach. One must visit to get oozed by rugged hills, landscape and clear backwaters.
Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar is a small, beautiful town lying on the shore of the Arabian Sea and is famous for world’s second tallest statue of Lord Shiva. Murudeshwar beach is the well-known beach in Murudeshwar. Apart from this it has temples, the KandukaGiri and the of Tipu Sultan to visit.
Murudeshwar beach is major tourist attraction amidst natural blue waters with beautiful mountains. One can do activities like boating and bird-watching and enjoy buffalo race called the Kambala, the bhuta worship and the cockfight or Korikatta. One must taste the local delicacies; drooling fish curries, sweet dishes and variety of rice dishes. Visitors with the perf memories also take variety of fruits like cashew nuts, jackfruit and mangoes.
There are certain beaches in and around Murudeshwar- Alvekodi beach, Bailur beach, MankiBeach, and Nakhuda Beach.
Kovalam
Falcate shaped beach, Kovalam, is of silvery white sand that are perfect for a walk-in evening. With a border of coconut trees and softly blowing breeze can ooze you and hypnotize you to jump in for an amazing swimming session.
Kovalam beach is not just confined to swimming, sightseeing but also have adventurous sports that can that blow your mind away. These include wind surfing, water diving and parasailing and many more. It is famous for its Ayurveda resorts and which have immense medical benefits, popular amongst this is Ayurvedic massages. Though Kovalam beach is not huge as others but is well liked amongst the tourists and credit for this favouritism is shared equally by interesting beach activities, clean water, delicious cuisines and affordable stays available.
Not only this but there are several beaches around Kovalam including Hawa beach, Light house beach, Samudra beach, and Varkala beach.
Mangalore
350 kilometres from Bangalore on the shores of the Arabian sea, Panambur beach of Mangalore is one of the safest and best-maintained beaches in India and is a popular tourist attraction for both locals and foreigners. The sunsets on the golden sands are a mesmerizing sight amidst the picturesque backdrop of anchored ships out in the sparkling sea. The beach offers a variety of adventurous activities like parasailing, horse riding, surfing and jetting and a lot of joy rides too to keep your children happy. Panambur also has a lot of food stalls serving delicious foods, dolphin viewing and highly skilled lifeguards that ensure the visitor's safety. The beach also hosts a number of festivals including the kite festival, beach festival, boat races, air shows and many more.
Other amazing beaches in Bangalore are Tannirbhavi Beach that is secluded and not heavily commercialized like the Panambur, Someshwara Beach that is famous for its rocks and temples, Ullal Beach that houses the remnants of a beautiful fort and Sasihithlu Beach that is least crowded.
Udupi
400 kilometres from Bangalore, Kaup beach is located in Karnataka and is one of the most beautiful locations in town. The beach has bewitching white sands that are free of any plastics and litter making the walks around the beach a pleasant experience, this is because the beach is not extensively commercialized and is very less crowded. One can spend hours at the beach just lazing around and enjoying the endless horizon and mesmerising landscapes amidst the cool quiet atmosphere. The beach also has a 100 ft high charming lighthouse and a small fort next to it along the shore that adds up to the experience.
Udupi has other beaches too that are equally pristine like the Malpe beach that has adventure sports, 24/7 WIFI and pleasant weather, St. Mary's island that is blessed with great wildlife and rock monoliths, Kodi beach that is perfect for swimming and Maravanthe beach that has a beautiful backdrop of the Kodachadri hills.
Gokarna
480 kilometres from Bangalore, Gokarna beach is a perfect blend of serenity, an offbeat ambience and panoramic beauty in the state of Karnataka and is one of the best places for a laid-back vacation. The beach is near the famous Mahabaleshwar temple that is believed to be housing lord Shiva's linga and it is mandatory for the tourists to take a dip in the beach's waters to enter the majestic Shiva temple. The beach is pretty much secluded and gives the essence of goa but without the huge crowd making it perfect for swimming, sunbathing and lazing around.
The town has other beaches too which are very pristine and aren't visited by the pilgrims like the Om beach that offers all kinds of adventures activities like surfing and parasailing, the moon shaped Half-moon beach that is least commercialized, Kulde beach that has the best accommodation in town and the paradise beach that is only accessible by boats and foot making it pollution free and full of nature.
Pondicherry
Also known as the Rock beach and Pondicherry beach, Promenade beach is around 315 kilometres from Bengaluru and is one of the most sought-after places to visit in the city. The beach stretches 1.2 kilometres on the eastern coast and is a perfect place to sunbath and experience the calming aura of the sparkling waters. As you enter the beach there's a beautiful war memorial and as you go forward you can sight a statue of Mahatma Gandhi facing and even a sea facing restaurant that serves local culinary delights that please your taste buds. A walk on the beach is an enthralling experience in the evening as the sunsets are amazing and the view of moon shimmering on the sea waters is beyond words. The place is surrounded by restaurants and cafes which makes it a popular picnic spot for the locals too.
Some other amazing beaches in Pondicherry are The Auroville beach that has shallow waters making it perfect for swimming, Paradise beach that boasts of crystal-clear waters, Serenity beach where you can surf and the Reppo beach that is least crowded.
Mahabalipuram
350 kilometres from Bangalore, Mahabalipuram beach is an enchanting gateway from the monotonous life and offers the best of nature with plenty of majestic historical structures on the east coast of India. The beach is adorned with golden sands that truly compliment the charm of the sparkling sea making it perfect for a laid-back holiday. The beach has a lot of tourist attractions too in its vicinity like the 8th century shore temple that is established on the water's edge, a variety of Ratha temples with monolithic chariots, mystic cave temples carved with inscriptions from the Mahabharata and Shaivic in a number of Indian languages and scripts, and gigantic stone cut temples. The beach has a crocodile bank with over 5000 crocodiles and also a snake venom extracting centre.
Other beaches in Mahabalipuram offering beautiful landscapes are the Sadras beach, Covelong beach that has a surfing school and wide beach that is adorned with sculptures and caves.
Varkala Beach
679 kilometres from Bangalore, Varkala beach is a stunning beach with breath taking red cliffs adjacent to the blue Arabian sea. The place is perfect for someone looking for a peaceful getaway and is counted as one of the top seasonal beaches in the entire world. Amidst the white sands, hypnotizing landscapes and calming waves the sunsets here are absolutely mesmerizing as you take a walk through the beach. You can indulge in various adventurous activities like boat riding, parasailing, jetting and even horse-riding on these beautiful sands. The beach also attracts thousands of tourists because of the natural springs present here that are believed to have medicinal qualities, a 2000-year-old majestic Vishnu temple, and the Shivagiri Mutt. The beach also has a very happening nightlife as it's well illuminated with a paved rock path that is surrounded by coconut palms running all through the cliff that's nothing less than something out of a movie scene.
There is one more beach in Varkala, Papanasam beach that is almost like the Varkala beach but less crowded.
Kozhikode
Around 350 kilometres from Bangalore and located on the Malabar coast, Kozhikode beach is famous for its enchanting sunset and sunrise that are truly mesmerizing and is one of the best beaches in Calicut. If one visits in the morning, they can witness a live show from the resident’s dolphins and if one visits in the evening, they can enjoy delicious snacks from the stalls by the beach while taking a walk on golden sands with a beautiful sunset backdrop. The beach is well illuminated, has paved stones and also has houses a well-maintained aquarium and lion Park to keep the children busy. One downside about the beach is that you can't swim here.
Other great beaches around Kozhikode are - Kappad beach that has beautiful blackwaters and offers various activities like swimming and cruises, Beypore beach where you can witness construction of big wooden ships and Payyoli beach that is least commercialized and houses a rare species of turtles.
