sure this is the best place for beaches in india... buddy do pay a visit to this place if you get a chance... the cost is low now... i had 22 ppl of my family visit it this feb and the rates came upto 11k (includes everything ) the flight rates are cheap tooo in air deccan... but do plan and do hire ppl and agents from AnD they know stuff better. do not miss the jolly buoy and the havelock island beaches...