The beach-comber and the sun-worshipper have miles of nirvana in
Pondicherry. The waters are cool and soothing. The sands clear and
sparkling. In splendid seclusion. Quite often, your only company
is a lone seagull. Or a sandpiper. Many resorts, cottages, cafes
and bars command an excellent view of the sea.
» Serenity
Beach
A
ten-minute drive to the north of the town brings you to these virgin
sands. The ambience is well-captured in its name. You can touch
the calm. Ideal for a quick dip, a touch of the sun and a cool reprieve
in the shade.
»Plage Paradiso
(Paradise Beach) At Chunnambar, 8 kms from the town,
along Cuddalore Main Road, lies this stretch of tropical paradise.
Flanked h a quiet-flowing creek on one side. In fact, you can
sail downstream to the sands and pitch up a cozy seaside tent
for yourself. Overnighting within the tree-houses on the backwater
banks provides a relishing experience of the great outdoors. A
short, pleasant cruise into the sea from here could reward you
with the memorable sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat,
horsing around.
» Karaikal
Beach
Sunrise-watchers
can catch their magnificent view over the bay, with the pretty Arasalar
river reaching out to the sea. Alternatively, you can canoe or kayak
in picture-book surroundings. Have a round of beach volley ball.
Or, armed with the angling gear, you can reel in a surprise.
» Yanam
River Cruise
Yanam,
in coastal Andhra Pradesh, provides a different route to exhilararion.
As you enjoy a sunset cruise down the spectacular Goringa Godavari
river which winds through rich mangrove forests.
»Mahe
Beach Twenty two kms south of Kannur, on the northern strip
of coastal Kerala lies this bewitching beach strip. From Calicut,
you will find this 75 kms north of the town, bordered by a luxuriant
crop of tall palm. And dotted with numerous fishing hamlets.
