Like to collect then the best place to look out for is a beach. The sea lovers can find the entire coastline of Andhra Pradesh stunningly appealing and a good place for a shell collector's exploration tour, starting from Bheemunipatnam near Vishakhapatnam down to Mypad In Nellore District.

Situated 8-kms away from Vizag is another golden, unspoilt beach, Rishikonda, which attract tourists to visit its picturesque beach surroundings and make most of their beach holiday. The beaches of Pondicherry also provide a virgin setting; the golden yellow sand of the beach area is unpolluted, making this place and noteworthy pleasure and relaxation spot.

Manglore's two beaches Taneerbhavi and Panambhoor are a delight to visit, or check out the coastal pilgrimage beach centers of Ganapatipulle in Maharashtra. One is rewarded with a varied choice of shells over here. Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat has some fine stretches of beach, though crowded by pilgrims; you can always find a quiet spot to relax.

Malpe in Karnataka is another coastal pilgrimage beach centers with a sheltered harbour making it a quiet beach retreat, just 6-kms away from Udupi, the temple town, renowned for a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna. Close to Malpe is Ullal, yet another beach resort, the silvery beaches of which command breathtaking views of the sunset, especially, when viewed through the Casuarina groves. Marwanthe beach is a very family kind of beach where one can come to in the evenings to just relax and let the smooth breeze caress you and tease your hair.

Still, the foremost shell collector's destinations are the islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar. The natural beauty has stayed unspoiled, as each island and beaches of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar has existed since time immemorial, with little influence from the outside world.

Shell Beaches:

Calangute Beach, Goa
Popularly known as the Queen of beaches, Calangute is a tropical paradise for those who like to explore the off-beaten sea sides.

Beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The island beach sites of Andaman & Nicobar will make any sea lovers dream of heaven on earth come true. These scenic island sites such as Havelock Island have some of the most picturesque beaches and coral reefs.

Beaches Of Lakshadweep Islands
akshadweep Islands present a unique combination of wilderness experience on both land and sea. Beside the marine life, the one thing that can lure to the tropical beach island destination of Lakshadweep are the shells, that are as exquisite and beautiful as the island itself. So how about choosing these islands as your next beach travel destination!

Diu Beach, Gujarat
Diu beach is most untouched and least discovered beach site situated on the western coast, near the state of Gujarat.

Benaulim Beach, Goa
The best thing about Benaulim beach is that it is still a rather undiscovered beach site in Goa even though it is a fishing beach. So if you like to tour some unspoilt costlal areas, visit Benaulim Beach

Ganapatipule, Maharahstra
Ganapatipulle is another pilgrimage site situated near the shoreline, but try to take some time out of your usual pilgrim tour and visit its golden beach site, one of the paradises of Konkan coast.

Bheemunipatnam Beach, Andhra Pradesh
Bheemunipatnam beach is considered to be one of the safest beaches and one of the finest beach resorts situated on the eastern coast of India.

Malpe Beach, Karnataka
Malpe with its sheltered harbour makes a quiet beach retreat and ideal picnic spot with an endless stretch of golden sands.