5 Blue Glowing Beaches in India

How many times have you heard about Juhu beach in Mumbai? How many times have you seen the beach on TV? Many times, we guess. But did you know Juhu is a bioluminescent beach? Known for its amazing shade of blue colour, this place appears unworldly and mystical just like you would see in Hollywood movies. But is it real? Yes. Bioluminescent marine bacteria, also known as phytoplankton are responsible for glowing up the water in the ocean (thank you phytoplankton). How cool is that! Now, you must be wondering who discovered this phenomenon? Parvish Pandya, the assistant professor and vice-principal at Bhavan’s College in Mumbai discovered it for the first time at Juhu. It is since then that this beach is visited by tourists every year to witness this special sight close to the shore. If you are lucky, you can spot this delightful sight at a distance of half a km from the coastline. What’s more? You can walk by the beach along with your beloved while enjoying the beauty of this beach. Did you know that occurrences like such happen when microbes wash ashore due to change in tides and currents? This means that only if you are fortunate, will you be able to witness this miracle under the dark sky. Don’t worry, it is not as rare as it might sound. So, cross your fingers and visit the beach!

Let’s be honest! How many times have we tried to climb the ladder and touch the sky with bare hands during childhood and failed miserably? We have all been there! But what if we tell you that you can bring the stars under your feet on the beach? That’s right. Bhangram Beach in Lakshadweep is one of the rarest glowing beaches in India that can make your dream come true. How? It is among the most extraordinary Bioluminescent beaches in India. The involvement of phytoplankton emitting blue light, makes the ocean appear like a bed of stars. Sounds enticing? Sure it does. This is not some artificial lighting but nature at its best, pleasing you with its magical properties!

We are sure that you will agree when we say Nature has some amazing breathtaking elegance. Bangram Beach in Lakshadweep is an ideal example of this. Simply because it is a surreal natural phenomenon, you can’t miss this.

Bioluminescence Beach in Havelock Island, Andaman? A hell yes. If you ask us, what’s the best thing to do in Andaman? Undoubtedly, we would recommend you to observe the most popular bioluminescent beach in India i.e. in Havelock Island. Why? As you sail your boat through the water, you will see it beautifully glowing and shimmering. Imagine how it would look during the nighttime. Yes, we are as excited as you are!

Again, we have the phytoplankton to thank for this! So, what’s the best time to catch sight of this glimpse? November to January is the ideal time to witness this. That’s not all. It is also the best time to explore the Andaman Islands due to the great temperatures and climate during this time. Any tips? This is noticeable only during no-moon nights. You can ask the local tour operators to guide you to where and when you can witness this phenomenon. Don’t let go of this opportunity. Watch the miracle in fantasy novels unfold live in front of you and we promise, you won’t regret it.

If Goa doesn’t make it to our list when we talk of beaches, is the list even complete? Wondering which Goan beach we have for you this time? Betalbatim beach! Betalbatim Beach in South Goa is a beautiful beach that’s uninterrupted by adventure seekers. You will be surprised to know that apart from being just an ideal place to rejuvenate, it also has something more to offer (as if it is hard to guess!). A rare glowing water beach!

Betalbatim Beach shines incredibly during the night. Well, the Bioluminescence makes the waves look glittery under the night sky. It shines every time the water is disturbed and immediately diminishes when steady. Fun fact? If you thought you would only witness blue bioluminescent waves here, it’s time to think again! The tides also emit green light. On a full moon, this splendid view of the ocean and the sky being sheltered in natural, fluorescent lights, will show you the magical side of nature. A suggestion? Reside at any nearby hotels or stay around Colva Beach and travel to the beach by car or a two-wheeler.

Before we end this list, let us mention the youngest (newest) glowing beach in India! Not sure which beach we’re talking about? Chennai’s locals discovered a beautiful beach back in 2019! And yes, it was a glowing beach. The locals were unaware of glowing beaches in Chennai until one night when they spotted the wonderful sight of the glimmering sea in Thiruvanmiyur beach. So now, you have an idea of how rare this phenomenon occurs in Thiruvanmiyur beach (also the Injambakkam beach and the Palavakkam beach) of Chennai.

Wondering how the locals in Chennai reacted when they first saw the glowing beach? Both, puzzled and awestruck! When you are there and if you get to witness it, consider yourself lucky and make sure to click some good pictures!

Are we insisting you visit these dream come true destinations on your next getaway? Yes, we are!