Unexplored Beaches on India’s East Coast You Shouldn’t Miss

India has always been known for its beaches and seashores. But due to the limelight taken by the western coast water, such as Goa and the backwaters of Kerala, and all the other popular beaches of the west coast, the beauty of the eastern coast has somehow vanished, and people are not aware of the beaches and their beauty. There are some untouched places and beaches which are less crowded and are best for travellers who are looking for peace and beauty together, as the beaches of the west coast are filled with population; these east coasts are better for the traveller’s authenticity and knowing about nature. From Odisha to Tamil Nadu this guide will provide you with all the information about the spaces and their beauty.

Beaches

Chandipur Beach, Odisha

This sea is known for its disappearing sea. Can you imagine walking on a water floor? This beach stretches for 5km during the time of low tides. This place is located near Balasore. The uniqueness of the sea’s disappearance makes it one of the most dream-like places to come to in India.

Reasons to go to the beach:

You can experience the disappearing sea
You will find a special type of crabs
You can also explore the Panchalingesaw Hills, which is great beauty to look after.

Time to visit: The best time to visit this beach is from October, of October-February which is the time of calm tides, and you will also find the weather cool and very pleasant for travelling.

How to reach: Coming to Chandipur is very simple. You can easily get direct train to Balasore from Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata, which makes it an easy destination for travellers.

2. Talasari Beach, Odisha

This place is known for its shiny sands and the famous Subarnarekha River which meets with the sea. This beach is located only a few kilometres from West Bengal, which makes it near the people of Bengal. This place is very desirable for the tourists desiring a peaceful beach holiday away from the crowd and the daily chaos that people have to face in their lives.,

Uniqueness:

The best thing to experience here is the boat rides at the sunset on the Subarnarekha River.
This place is famous for the red crabs.

Tips: The best time visit this place is during the low tide so that you can walk near the mouth of the river and get the experience of the walk off to the beach.

3. Bakkhali Beach, West Bengal

This beach is not commercialized and remains untouched. This place is known for its long stretch of hard sand. This place is famous among the local travellers and still remains unknown to the outside traveller. It’s one of the best places to experience with less crowd, beaches and the view.

Speciality:

This place is an ideal place for long walks and bike riding on the hard sand of the beach.
You can experience the beauty of green mangroves and the powerful windmills.
There is a hidden paradise, where you can take a short trip to the island. This island is called as the Henry’s Island.

Place to stay: You will find cheap, environmentally friendly resorts and budget-friendly places to stay, which you will find on the way to the beach, which is within walking distance.

4. Baruva Beach, Andhra Pradesh

This beach was once a very busy beach due to the port over here, but with the passage of time, the beach turned into a realm of quietness with a history attached to it. This beach is located near the Srikakulam district. This place is filled with trees of palm trees from one corner to the other with a gentle slope to walk on, which makes it perfect for the days of swimming and having a sunbath.

Things can be done:

You can get the experience of having tasty seafood which are easily available in the local market.
You can enjoy a mini road trip to the Kalingapatnam Beach
You can enjoy the view of the lighthouse and the mementos.

Reach the place: You can easily visit the place by boarding the train from Visakhapatnam, which will easily get you to the Palasa railway station, which is only 27km away from the Baruva beach. So you can easily get to the beach without any travel hassle.

5. Uppada Beach, Andhra Pradesh

This beach is known for its shiny and smooth bed of sand, and with strong waves the strong winds. You can witness the fisherman doing their work, and you can enjoy your photoshoot during the sunset and sunrise. This beach is 5km away from Kakinada. This place remains an unpopular place despite the beauty that we can witness here.

Can’t miss:

If you want to try horse riding, then you can take the service for the same in the beach.
If you are interested in wildlife, then you can visit the sanctuary located over here where you will find crocodile in the salt lake and can witness the huge mangrove forests.
You can enjoy the fresh air in the morning.

Travel Tip: The best time to travel or take a walk to this beach is during the morning, which gives you a clear view of the place and you will find fewer crowds.

6. Mypadu Beach, Andhra Pradesh

Other beaches in Andhra Pradesh have shiny and light sand, but this beach has darker sand in comparison to the others, and it is very clean. Some part of this place is looked after by the tourism department, and it offers some services and facilities, but there is less commercialisation.

Activities:

You can enjoy some activities like water scooter ride speedboat rides and many more of the kind.
You can experience the camping, but you need to take permission from the local authorities.
You can enjoy the seafood in your dinners and enjoy the sunset view.

Reason to visit:

This place is untouched by the mainstream tourists and have a local vibe, there you can experience the clear skies and these places have less number of tourists.

7. Paradeep Beach, Odisha

This place is near the industrial belt, but to an utmost surprise this place is cleaner than the other industrial areas and this is a spot for beauty and is a good place for a day trip. This place is a major port.

What’s there:

This place is a known for its marine beauty.
There is a memorial park located in this place which you can visit.
There is a viewpoint where the Mahanadi River meets the sea and you can see the meeting of the sea and enjoy the view.

Tip: If you want to enjoy the sunrise walk then you can have to stay for the whole night. You will find less crowd and enjoy the walk.

8. Astaranga Beach, Odisha

This place is known as where the sky meets the water. The literal meaning of the place is colourful sunset, and the beach proves that the meaning of the Astaranga is what the beach gives to the travellers. This place is a favourite spot for photographers, especially during the twilight.

USP:

This place is full of drama with its pink and orange sunset.
You will find fresh fish market and that too just near the sea shore.
You can enjoy a short ride to Chandrabhaga and to the Konark Sun Temple.

Best time: The best time to visit this place is from October-February for a great weather and experience.

Travel Tips

You should avoid coming to this place during the summer season, i.e., from April to June, as the temperature can be too harsh for the visitors and the travellers.
You can experience a stay in a local place like a homestay or the guesthouses, which will offer you a rich culture to experience. Avoid the chain hotels, ich are a bit expensive and might not give you an authentic experience.
Always pack smart and pack light, but always try to carry sunscreen, water bottles that can be reused, and the most importantly, thing is cash, which you will need in the remote areas.
Always respect the locals and always keep the beaches clean and always respect the environment, as many of the locals are very religious and are very sensitive towards the environment.,
You can experience both the travel to the beach and the on-land spots to visit, like the temples and towns, so that you get to know about all the things and keep your travel itinerary balanced.

So the next time you want to visit the beaches then come to the east of the country and enjoy the untouched beauty and peace. Whether you want to experience some seafood like the crabs or want to explore some of the untouched beauty in the east, this is how you do this. Go through this guide and you will for sure enjoy your visit.