BEACH COUNTRY
Goa reiterates its position as the beach capital of the country with 12 of the top 25 beaches coming from the state. Agonda beach in Goa, also known as the silent beach, tops the list in India followed by Radhanagar beach in Andaman & Nicobar.
This year travellers’ favourite beaches go beyond Goa to include blissful stretches of sand and surf and coconut-lined waterfronts from across the country. Goa is followed by Kerala & Maharashtra as states with most number of winning beaches which also includes the unique, Muzhappilangad in Kerala – India’s only drive in beach. This year, beaches from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu make their debut on the Travellers’ Choice list.
“While Goa shines again this year and is undisputedly the most popular Indian beach retreat for domestic and foreign tourists, India’s rich coastline stretching halfway around the country is dotted with other beautiful beach destinations which are not as well explored or famous. Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh – all boast of gorgeous beaches and the Awards list has put them on the map for beach lovers” said Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor, India.
Winning Beaches of 2013: India List
1. Agonda Beach,Goa
2. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3. Cavelossim Beach, Goa
4. Varkala Beach, Kerala
5. Lighthouse Beach, Kerala
6. Mandrem Beach, Goa
7. Baga Beach, Goa
8. Candolim Beach, Goa
9. Cola Beach, Goa
10. Rishikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh
11. Benaulim Beach, Goa
12. Ganapatipule Beach, Maharashtra
13. Tarkarli Beach, Maharashtra
14. Morjim, Goa
15. Yarada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
16. Cansaulim Beach, Goa
17. Utorda Beach, Goa
18. Palolem Beach, Goa
19. Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Kerala
20. Dhanushkodi Beach,Tamil Nadu
21. Marari Beach, Kerala
22. Malpe Beach, Karnataka
23. Diveagar Beach, Maharashtra
24. Varca Beach, Goa
25. Kashid Beach, Maharashtra