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Beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun, sand, sea and surf
that is too hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer. When
it comes to beach holidays in India the choice is unending. Still the foremost choices
of beach travel in India include the beautiful sea shores of Goa, where the tropical
sun bathed beaches have something for every visitor. Other beaches such as Kovalam,
Marina and Juhu, not just focus on tourism they are also venues for recreation and
entertainment for the local population and the outstation tourists.
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GOA |
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At every twist and turn of the undulating Goan coast there are alluring little coves
and bays each completely different and each with its own special charm. Along the
coast are picturesque villages with tall white washed churches and red tiled shouses
that nestle into the lush green of the Goan countryside. Do visit the northern part
of Goa, which has got some of the finest beaches are edged by tall leterite cliffs
including Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator and Chapora with an Old fort overlooking
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The Arambol Beach has a delightful fresh water pond at the base of a verdant slope.
The southern beaches with their expanses of sparkling white sand and calm sea comprise
of Bogmolo, Colva, Benaulim, Cavelossim And Mabor. The Tiny bay at Palolem is quite
breathtaking and definitely merits a visit.
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Andaman & Nicobar |
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If there is one place on earth that can offer beaches that are truly pristine ,
they are here. in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In fact, it will change the very
way you define pristine for all times to come!
A love affair with the Andaman isles is not really uncommon for those who have stumbled
across them. whether accidentally or purposefully.
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Of course, you could get infatuated with them for very different reasons.
ranging from your love of the sun, sand and sea in all its virginal glory to the
spine-tingling noises right out of a hoodoo ritual as practiced by the local tribes.
Whatever may be your specific preference, the isles can satiate both varieties.
though your return back to civilization is by no means guaranteed if you prefer
encounters of the second kind!
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Lakshadweep |
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Lakshadweep Islands is known as the ultimate exotic diving location that lies two
hundred and fifty miles off the southwest coast of India in the Arabian Sea. This
island destination comprise of the 36 islands that are scattered like emerald green
jewels in a sea. Popularly known as the Lakshadweep Island Group, these islands
are also called "the Laccadives" and are located 400-kms away from the state of
Kerala on the Indian mainland.
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The beaches of Lakshadweep are a paradise for divers, but out of Lakshadweep's 36
Arabian Sea coral islands and islets, ten islands are inhabited, and just two, Bangaram
and Kadmat, are open to visitors. Lakshadweep 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!
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KERALA (KOVALAN) |
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Situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village of Kovalam.
This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when its beautiful and secluded
beaches were discovered.
Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam
means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives
it a ravishing look.
The Three Beaches Of Kovalam
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The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach and
the most popular from the three, is the Lighthouse Beach. Further south on the beach
one can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque, but photography is prohibited
here.
The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a base for the
local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the
changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels.
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