India's Best Beaches Go beyond Goa

"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 and 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