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Beaches in India
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Tamil Nadu Beaches
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The beaches of Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India have got a charm of
their own. A must visit is the second longest beach in the world, Marina Beach.
Do not miss the fantastic joyride along vast stretches of sand lashed by the Bay
of Bengal. Once the place of relaxation and sun bathing, Elliot's Beach is now a
favourite shooting location for Tamil movies in Chennai. Your beach vacation is
South India wob't be complete without visiting the nbeaches of Tamil Nadu, India's
last coastal destination for rides on motorized boat or wind surfing.
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Anjuna Beach, Goa
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With its fluorescent painted palm trees and full moon parties, Anjuna Beach, 8-km
west of Mapusa, is one of the most popular beaches of Goa. Most people's reasons
for coming to Anjuna are the same as they were in the 1970s: dancing and lying on
the beach slurping tropical fruit. While browsing in the area have a day trip to
the famous flea market of Anjuna, a major shopping hangout, beside the beach.
Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists touring Goa, and the crowd includes from the
happy go lucky kinds to overlanders, monks, defiant ex-hippies, gentle lunatics,
artists, artisans, seers, searchers etc.
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Kovalam Beach, Kerala
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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. From Kovalam, you can go for a backwater cruise to the
beautiful countryside of Kerala paddling country boats, enjoying its lush greenery.
The palm-fringed bays of Kovalam in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay.
The unforgettable image of Kovalam is that of the coconut-palms-lined high rock
promontory that cuddles the calm and wide expanse of the blue waters. This marvellous
beach is a tourist's dream come true.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Andaman & Nicobar is the most unique Island state of India and its because of this
geographic location the beaches and coastal areas of these islands are still untouched
and unspoilt, making it an ideal beach holiday destination. Even if there aren't
many beach resorts present on these tropical islands, still the climate and isolation
has given these islands a prominence among the best tropical beach islands and a
paradise of exquisite marine life.One of the most picturesque sea-beaches, it is
ideal for sea bathing and sun-basking.
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Dona Paula Beach, Goa
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At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea is the secluded
bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the Marmagoa Harbour. This beach of Goa carries
with it an aura of both romance and myth - haunted by Dona Paula de Menezes; tourists
throng the Dona Paula beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but also
to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity
to the tourists to have a sunbath and enjoy water scootering and motar boat rides.
7-km from Panjim, nestled on the south side of the rocky, hammer-shaped headland
that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, this former fishing village of has
now become a commercialized beach resort.
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Gopalpur On Sea, Orissa
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One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small beach is a splendid retreat
for sea worshippers, located about 16-km from Berhampur. Once a humming seaport,
Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs that are conducive
to introspection and conviviality.
One can still see the crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty, witness to its past
glory of commercial activity. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the Blue Bay of
her backwaters continue to lure the water babies. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer's
delight and excellent for sailing.
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