Beaches across India have a charm of their own.
Most are crowded, especially the ones in north Goa. But it's here that you'll find vendors and tourists coexisting happily.
You can also experience solitude on the beach, especially if you travel to Kerala and visit Varkala or Edava.
For a few hours after sunrise, you'll find bliss on these lovely strips of sand but, closer to sunset, sounds of people partying under shacks fill the air.
The miles of lovely ocean that surround the 36 islands that dot Lakshadweep are prefect for water sports.
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The sand. The waves. Water sports. Boat rides. There's so much you can do on a beach.
And India, with its amazing coastline, has plenty of amazing, wonderful beaches.
Some of them are popular. Others are not as well-known. Whichever Indian beach you visit, you always return home completely rejuvenated.
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