Five best beaches in India that are not in Goa

Varkala Beach, Kerala: Varkala Beach constitutes a long winding stretch of cliff that extends over the Arabian Sea. Along the length of the cliff, a paved footpath runs simultaneously bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks and hotels. And nestled at the bottom of the cliff is a long stretch of sparkling beach that is sure to take your breath away.

Rishikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh: Rishikonda Becah lies just 8 km from Vizag and fulfils the top 3 requirements by any traveller- beaches, hills and loads of adventure activities.

Tarkarli Beach, Maharashtra: The area around Tarkarli beach, in southern Maharashtra, has one of the best coral reefs in India. Relatively untouched by development, this beach is not on the tourist trail and still retains a village feel complete with homestay accommodations right on the beach

Gokarna Beach, Karnataka: Gokarna is a small and remote holy town in northern Karnataka, with four of India's most secluded and pristine beaches nestled nearby. Go there to get a feel for what Goa was like in its heyday.