TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its Travelers’ ChoiceTM Awards for Beaches. This year the awards have recognized more than 322 beaches globally and 25 beaches from India, including top lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.S. and India.
String of Pearls – The India List
The India list is truly diverse with beaches from East, West and the South making it to the list.
- Goa retains the title of the official ‘beach state’ with 15 of the 25 beaches being from the state.
- Orissa makes its debut with Puri Beach taking the 8th spot
- Radhanagar Beach from Andaman & Nicobar Islands topples Agonda beach from Goa to take the number #1 spot this year. Agonda beach is ranked number #2.
Speaking on the announcement Mr. Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India said “We are delighted that in just the second year of the awards, India has been able to create a spot in the world list. It only demonstrates that we have beaches that match up to some of the best in the world. The India list also throws up an interesting mix of beaches from various states dotting the coastline."
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Top 25 Beaches in India |
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S. No. |
Winner Name |
Parent Name |
State |
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1. |
Radhanagar Beach |
Havelock Island |
Port Blair |
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2. |
Agonda Beach |
Agonda |
Goa |
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3. |
Cavelossim Beach |
Cavelossim |
Goa |
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4. |
Varkala Beach |
Varkala |
Kerala |
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5. |
Mandrem Beach |
Mandrem |
Goa |
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6. |
Benaulim Beach |
Benaulim |
Goa |
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7. |
Candolim Beach |
Bardez |
Goa |
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8. |
Puri Beach |
Puri |
Orissa |
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9. |
Varca Beach |
Varca |
Goa |
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10. |
Elephanta Beach |
Havelock Island |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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