Here is a list of popular beach and riverside destinations:

Devgad in Maharashtra offers a mix of idealic beaches and riverside.

The area is excellent for bird watching and caters to a large bunch of off beat travelers.

Siolim is a beautiful riverside promising the most charming stays. This is a home to some of the most exquisite retreats, pubs and restaurants.

80Kms from the Dabolin airport, where the Kaali river meets the Arabian Sea, promising a beautiful location along with dolphin rides, waters sports and many such activities.

100Kms from Bangalore, has extensive set of back water stretches and house boat services, known for its wellness retreat.

Alleppey is a renowned backwater destination but the little known fact is that it also has a beach front and a large lake. Day and over night cruises are offered in back waters. A beautiful spot for relaxing and rejuvenation.

Pondicherry is a renowned heritage destination which has a promenade right in the city centre and beaches around it. Pondicherry has one of the best Scuba diving facility in India and is very popular among tourists.

The party place of India, placed in the Konkan region of Western India. Its long history has a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is still preserved through century old churches and the areas tropical spice plantation, famous for its beaches is the favourite of many travellers .