There is something extremely calm about sunsets. Nature unwinding after a hectic day – birds singing while returning home, cattle on their way back from the fields and even amidst the chaos of a bustling metropolis, the exciting chatter of people rushing back after a long day at work – everything is so soothing. My personal favourite, however, are the sunsets at any beach. I love hearing the splashing waves, watching the fishermen return with their day’s catch and taking long, lazy strolls in ankle deep water.
After the stroll, I like to sit down on the sand, watching the sun slowly fading away at the horizon, dripping golden sunshine on to the waves. Watching the sun hiding behind the clouds and then the darkness engulfing the lively scene, is something I find almost therapeutic. In the past few years, I have been lucky to watch many such golden sunsets across the Western Coast of India. Some of my favourite travel stories from India are from these sunsets on different beaches. In this photo feature, I have put together a few of my favourite moments of beach sunsets.
Mandvi Beach, Gujarat
A quaint little fortress in the state of Gujarat, Mandvi is a port town known for its 400 year old ship building industry. These pictures, however, capture the tranquil sunset on the Mandvi Beach.
All done for the day, looking forward to the night’s rest 
Settling down for the evening 
Wrapping up after another idyllic day 
Enjoying the last boat ride of the day
Diu, Daman & Diu
The more popular fortress of the Western Coast, Diu is known for a lot of things which make for some of the great travel stories from India. But the sunset on the charming beaches are not to be missed. These were taken on the Ghogla Beach, one of the eight beaches in India to get the Blue Flag Certification in 2020.
Time to rest after a long day 
Splashing waves on the tranquil beach as the day comes to an end 
The sun setting quietly behind the watch towers on Ghogla Beach 
Showing the way to ships in the dark over centuries is the lighthouse
Dapoli, Maharashtra
A hidden gem on the Konkan belt, this one is very close to my heart. If I ever need to disconnect from the chaos of daily life and just relax amidst nature, this is one place that I love to escape to.
A glorious sunset at Dapoli 
Another day comes to an end in this idyllic town 
Molten sunshine on the water 
The sun fading away for the day
Shrivardhan, Maharashtra
Another lovely jewel of the Konkan region, this is one of the quiet beaches in Maharashtra. While people visit its more famous neighbour, Diveagar, Shrivardhan is the place to go if you are looking for peace and quiet.
One of my favourite scenes 
Fishing trawlers returning with the day’s catch 
Winding up for the day 
Can’t get enough of the Golden Sunshine
Malvan, Maharashtra
Words are simply not enough to describe the beauty of this offbeat destination and I will definitely be writing about my travel stories from this idyllic location. But for now, here are some of my favourite sunset pictures near Sindhudurg
Magic of the molten sunshine 
Setting sun behind Sindhudurg 
Sunset at Sindhudurg, Malvan 
One from inside Sindhudurg
Goa
What can one write about Goa that has probably not already been written. Nature has endowed the place with all the beauty and charm possible. So I would just let the picturesque sunsets do the talking for now!
This time from Goa! 
A quiet evening of reflection from Goa 
Can never get tired of this peaceful scene 
Peaceful, idyllic, perfect!
IDYLLIC TALES 