The document discusses beach tourism in India, highlighting its significance and the various beaches across the country. It details the top 25 beaches and their unique characteristics, such as Marina Beach in Chennai and the drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad. Overall, India boasts a diverse range of beach destinations popular among both foreign and domestic tourists.

1. BEACH TOURISM
IN INDIA
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2. WHAT IS BEACH?
A beach is a landform along the coast of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists
of loose particles, which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle,
pebbles or cobblestones. The particles comprising a beach are occasionally biological
in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae.
Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms
and showers. They may also have hospitality venues {such as resorts, camps etc.
nearby.
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3. BEACH TOURISM
“ I t i s a t r a v e l f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l ,
l e i s u r e o r b u s i n e s s p u r p o s e s
s p e c i f i c a l l y o n b e a c h e s . ”
The tourist who came are beach bums. They like sea breeze and
salt water. They want a clear blue vision of the ocean
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4. BEACH TOURISM
IN INDIA
There are about 200 beaches in India which
starts from the east coast to the west coast.
 GOA is the finest beach destination in India
and also the beach which is visited by most of
the tourist.
 India have only one Drive- In-Beach.
Andaman and Nicobar island , Lakshadweep
and Pondicherry also have larger share of
beaches in India.
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5. TOP 25 BEACHES IN INDIA
Top 25 Beaches In India Famous for Beach
Tourism
 Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island
 Agonda Beach, Agonda.
 Palolem Beach, Canacona
 Varkala Beach, Varkala
 Mandrem Beach, Mandrem
 Cavelossim Beach, Cavelossim
 Danushkodi Beach, Rameshwaram
 Marina Beach, Chennai
 Benaulim Beach, Benaulim
 Bangaram Beach , Lakshadweep
 Puri Beach, Puri.
 Paradise Beach, Pondicherry
 Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam
 Elephanta Beach, Havelock Island
 Marari Beach, Alapuzha
 Cola Beach, Canacona
 Utorda Beach, Utorda
 Muzhapilangad Drive-In-Beach, Kannur
 Kaala Pathar Beach, Havelock Island
 Devbagh Beach, Karwar
 Arambol Beach, Arambol
 Konark Beach, Puri
 Baga Beach, Goa.
 Vagator Beach, Bardez
 Majorda Beach, Majorda
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6. TOP 10 BEACHES IN INDIA
Top 10 Beaches In India which Attracts Tourist ( Foreign & Domestic):
 MARINA BEACH, CHENNAI
 MUZHAPILANGAD DRIVE-IN-BEACH, KANNUR
 RADHANAGAR BEACH , ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR
ISLAND
 DEVBAGH BEACH , KARWAR
 VAGATOR BEACH , GOA
 KOVALAM BECH, TRIVANDRUM
 BAGA BEACH , GOA
 MARARI BEACH , ALAPPEY
 PALOLEM BEACH , GOA
 BANGARAM BEACH , LAKSHADWEEP
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MARINA BEACH , CHENNAI
• Natural urban beach in the city of Chennai , India,
along the Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian Ocean
• The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the
north to Besant Nagar in the south, a distance of
13 km
• Longest natural urban beach in the country and the
worlds second longest
• Average width of the beach is 300 m
• Bathing and swimming at Marina Beach is legally
prohibited because of the dangers. It is the most
crowded beach in the country and attracts about
30000 a day during weekdays and 50000 visitors
during weekends and holidays. During summer
months , about 15000 to 20000 people visit the
beach

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MUZHAPPILANGAD
BEACH, KANNUR
• Only drive-in-beach in the Asia
• One of the longest beach in Kerala
• A drive on the beach is a wonderful
experience. During low- tide you can walk to
the Dharmadam Island
• Every year in April, Muzhappilangad is venue
for the beach festival.

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RADHANAGAR BEACH ,
HAVELOCK ISLAND
• Situated on the Andaman and Nicobar Island, the
beautiful beach was rated the best in Asia by Time
Magazine
• Go on a leisurely stroll, go snorkeling to watch
coral reefs or simply watch the sun set on the
distant horizon.
• Getting there: Ferries are the easiest way to reach
Havelock Island. It takes about four hours to reach.
Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Kolkata
by air.
RADHANAGAR BEACH IS SILKY WHITE SAND
BORDERED BY EMARALD GREEN FORESTS AND
TURQUOISE WATER, PARADISE COULDN’T BE
BETTER THAN THIS

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BAGA BEACH , GOA
Water sports, para sailing, dolphin sightseeing,
beach shacks, bars and clubs. you’ll find them all
here!
For those who like long sandy beaches packed with
lively shacks and a party atmosphere, Baga beach in
north Goa is the perfect destination.
The crowd here is young and lively, the music loud,
and the atmosphere runs from cheerful to crazy
Getting there: Nearest airport Dibolim airport, 21km
away. Nearest railway station is Thivim is just 20 km
away. We can get buses from all parts of Goa.

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REFRENCES
www.google.com/images
www.wikipedia.com/indiatourism
www.tourism.gov.in
www.pintrest.com
www.slideshare.com
www.yourarticlelibrary.com

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