When you have a buddy who retains raving concerning the idyllic seashores of Goa and Karnataka, nicely, they’ll in all probability be feeling fairly smug proper now.

A brand new survey has ranked the 100 finest seashores on the planet and two from India have made the reduce. Baga Seaside stood at #35 and Gokarna Seaside was listed at #78 within the Golden Seaside Award 2024 rankings by BeachAtlas, a London-based start-up.

Located 21km north of Panaji, Baga Seaside has a thriving nightlife and pulses with power lengthy into the wee hours of the evening. It’s named after the creek that flows into the Arabian Sea and guests interact in all kinds of journey sport actions like parasailing, scuba diving and kayaking whereas there. Its sunsets are notably splendid and with iconic cafes and eating places like Britto’s, Titto’s, and Mambos, the seashore is a mix of recent vibes and cultural heritage.

In the meantime, Gokarna Seaside is a stone’s throw from the Mahabaleshwar Temple in Karnataka. The seashore is extraordinarily fashionable with devotees who, in line with custom, take a purifying dip in its waters earlier than visiting the temple. Guests can take browsing classes and discover the sleepy city for its vibrant murals.

What makes these rankings distinctive is that the choice standards included the worth of the seashores to the area people, its way of life choices and cultural significance, amongst different components. A number of journey consultants and influencers from around the globe solid their votes to assist curate the checklist additional.

The highest three seashores had been Bora Bora in French Polynesia, Boulders Seaside in South Africa and Waikiki Seaside within the US.