A Review on Coastal Tourism in India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8170 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171

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A Review on Coastal Tourism in India

Ritesh Chandravanshi*, Neelmani, Varun Mishra, Manoj Kumar and B. Nightingale Devi

College of Fisheries Kawardha, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh *Corresponding Author E-mail: [email protected] Received: 26.06.2020 | Revised: 30.07.2020 | Accepted: 5.08.2020

ABSTRACT India has huge potential within the coastal tourism section and hotspot within the world and blessed 8118 kilometer long coastline a wonderland of attraction, could be a democratic country in Asia consisting of twenty nine States and nine Union Territories. The beginning of tourism in coastal areas return to Roman times, once the primary villas were created within the Southern a piece of the Apennine solid ground. Within the centuries to follow, particularly since the mid-18th century onward, coastal tourism was typically associated with the restorative properties of ocean and sun. Sun, ocean and sand encompass continued to supply the most ingredients for coastal tourism till nowadays, particularly within the half of the twentieth century, that was marked by the event of mass tourism.

Keywords: India, Coastal, Tourism, Asia, Roman times, Century, Today.

INTRODUCTION within the world and blessed 8118 kilometer Coastal tourism has become a significant side long outline a wonderland of attraction, could of recent life. Further, tourism development be a democratic country in Asia consisting of within the coastal zone has become a relentless twenty nine States and nine Union Territories. since the tip of war II. Coastal tourism could India is additionally called Bharatvarsha or the be a method involving tourists and also the Land of Bharat (Baitalik & Majumdar, 2105). individuals and places they visit, notably the Tourism could be a major engine of coastal atmosphere and its natural and cultural economic process and a vital supply of resources. Most coastal tourism takes place on interchange earnings in several countries as the coast and within the water right away well as India. it's nice capability to make giant adjacent to the bound. In Indian state, Kerala, scale employment of numerous kind from the Karnataka were emerged ad lib as a coastal foremost specialised to the unskilled and tourism destination within the 1960s, its therefore will play a significant role in creation distinctive commercialism points being its of further employment opportunities. natural coastal beauty. India, a tourism hotspot

Cite this article: Chandravanshi, R., Neelmani, Mishra, V., Kumar, M., & Nightingale Devi, B. (2020). A Review on Coastal Tourism in India, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 8(4), 138-171. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8170

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Tourism is mostly a brief break or short trip Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) for pleasure, far from home or work. In During 2018, FTAs were 10.56 million different words, it's a brief travel for leisure, (provisional) with a growth rate of 5.2% over recreation, gets along or maybe for a spiritual the previous year. purpose. This short trip may be to a location Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) inside the state, Country or maybe a location The FEEs from tourism during the period 2018 abroad. Coastal tourism has become a were US$ 28.592 billion (provisional) with a significant side of recent lifetime of growth rate of 4.7% over the previous year. involvement tourists and also the individuals Domestic Tourism and places they visit, notably the coastal There were 1652.49 million domestic tourist atmosphere and its natural and cultural visits all over the country during the year 2017 resources. Most coastal tourism takes place on as compared to 1282.8 million in 2014. the shore and within the water right away Indian National Departures adjacent to the bound (Chandrashekhara & The numbers of Indian Nationals Departures Nagaraju, 2014). from India, during 2018, were 26.30 million as India 2017-2018, Ministry of Tourism, compared to 23.94 million, during 2017, Government of India (GOI, 2017-18) registering a growth of 9.8%. Contribution of Tourism in GDP of the Share of Top 5 coastal States of India in Country 5.20% (2015-16) Number of Foreign Tourist Visits in 2015 Contribution of Tourism in Employment of the Country 12.38% (2017-18)

S.n. States Number Share (%) 1 Tamil Nadu 4684707 20.1 2 Maharashtra 4408916 18.9 3 West Bengal 1489500 6.4 4 Kerala 977479 4.2 5 Karnataka 636502 2.7 Source- Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 2017-18 (GOI, 2017-18)

Share of Top 5 coastal States of India in Number of Domestic Tourist Visits in 2015

S.n. States Number Share (%) 1 Tamil Nadu 333459047 23.3 2 Andhra Pradesh 121591054 8.5 3 Karnataka 119863942 8.4 4 Maharashtra 103403934 7.2 5 West Bengal 70193450 4.9 Source- Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 2017-18 (GOI, 2017-18)

Tourism in Gujarat Coastal Destination The beautiful state of Gujarat makes the Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach longest outline within the country having Mandvi is one amid the best beaches on the length regarding 1600 kilometer. It's illustrious Gujarat bound. The beach is grey and firm, for its culture, design, culinary art and ideal for walks and also the water good for beaches. There area unit variety of gorgeous swimming. on the face of it never-ending, with spots and locations here wherever you'll be sands ideal for castle building by children, and able to keep company with your family and shallow waters for a walking, this is often an have an excellent time. Here we've delineate a excellent spot for a family vacation. a range of number of the most effective beaches in water sports like Water scooters, Skiing, Gujarat (Anonymous, 2012). Surfing, Para sailing, Speed boat journeys will

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 be had. Ahmedpur Mandvi is at the border of the Union Territory Diu.

Chorwad Beach was antecedently a palace engineered by Chorwad, beach low fishing village may be a governor Saheb Mohabbat Khan as a excellent spot to get pleasure from. Chorwad is playground on hot summer days wherever he legendary for rocky shores and boat riding. It's command weddings of his dogs and additionally a base to go to places be fond of processions amidst cool breezes from the Porbandar, Somnath etc. A resort is there that ocean.

Gopnath Beach coastline with it's spectacular rock cliffs and Gopnath is simply 80 kilometer from nice views, ocean breezes and vibrant birdlife, Bhavnagar. it absolutely was the summer should have created a superb break from town home of maharajah avatar Kumar Singhji of throughout the summer months. Bhavnagar. The breathtakingly stunning

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Dwaraka Beach notice quiet spots too. sizable amount of birds Dwaraka is a crucial town for Hindu may be seen on the coast. there's atiny low journeying. town is legendary for the island lined with temples, a white beach, coral Dwarkadish temple or Jagat Mandir. these reefs and intensive marine life. Dolphins and days it's not solely a significant journeying dolphin will be seen on the surface, ocean website however a pleasing spot for a beach turtles, octopus, star fish, ocean urchins etc. vacation. Dwaraka has fine stretches beach inhabit the beach. and tho' huddled by pilgrims one will forever

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Nagoa Beach lengthy, palm-fringed beach be incredibly Nagoa Beach is found within the Nagoa stunning with quiet and is within the horse- hamlet of the Bucharwada village in Diu. Diu shoe form. This beach is solitary with the Island lies on the offshore of Gujarat solid foremost stunning, white sanded, crescent ground, nonetheless it's the sensation of being formed beach and excellent for swimming, on a Mediterranean island. Nagoa Beach wading, quiet and for water sports like jet stretches for regarding a pair of metric linear athletics, knee board surfriding, pony and unit from one finish to the opposite. This artiodactyl mammal riding.

Kutch Mandvi Beach Mandvi city was vital town for the Maharaos Another fine beach in Gujarat is in Mandvi, a of Bhuj being invested with some splendid historic port city of the Maharao's of cutch. palaces and buildings. For peace and The port of Mandvi was a crucial ocean trade tranquility, visit the Maharao's non-public post between the Near East and also the Far beach, accessible for a fee. East that brought prosperity to the royal line.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Ghoghla Beach Tamil Nadu one among the Southern States of Ghoghla Beach is one amid the foremost Asian country, is found south east of the stunning beach in Diu. This beach additionally Indian dry land. province may be a state with offers varied water sports facilities like hoary past and cultural backgrounds. The soaring, yachting etc. region is finite within the north by Karnataka Somnath Beach and state, within the east by Bay of geographic The Somnath beach is unshaded however region, within the south by the ocean and sea beautiful. the foremost spectacular sight of and on the west by Kerala. The length of beach is to the fishing port, wherever Coastal line is 1076 metric linear unit and also thousands of trawlers, country crafts and the range of coastal district is thirteen. There dhows will be seen unloading their catch. area unit twenty five Coastal Blocks and 591 Tithal Beach Marine fishing villages (Anonymous, 2009- This Tithal beach settled close to the Valsad 10). city in Gujarat on the coast of sea, the sand Coastal Destination here is that the black sand. The beach is Marina Beach huddled on most of the days and is another Marina Beach one among the world's longest common beach of Gujarat. and largest urban beaches, is found on the Gomtimata Beach Japanese facet of urban center, abutting the Gomtimata Beach is found on the western Bay of geographic region. Second largest finish of the Diu Island. This is often one beach within the world. With its innate sandy among the most effective beaches of the beauty and roomy promenade and exquisite region, long and secluded and unfold with gardens, the beach might be a key attraction natural white sand. for tourists visit urban center. Tourism in Tamil Nadu

Elliot Beach favourite tryst of the younger age group. First- This beach is sited in Besant Nagar. In earlier rate roads, pavement, illuminated sands, create times a well-liked bathing beach, today, it's the a visit to the at this point beach a true pleasure.

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Mahabalipuram Beach stone carvings, caves, rock-cut temples too Mamallapuram, 58 kilometer south of attract tourists. A crocodile ranch, venom Chennai, features a beautiful beach across a extracting centre, school of art a good choice distance of over 20 kilometer. Once the of resorts by the side of the beach depict location of the erstwhile Pallava Kingdom's holiday-seekers all-round the year. seaport, the place at present abounds through

Kanniyakumari Beach magnificent sunrises and sunsets, in particular Located at the southernmost tip of India, on full-of-the-moon days. The beach itself where the Arabian Sea , the Indian Ocean and may be a beautiful sight with multi-coloured therefore the Bay of Bengal meet, lies the sand. There are also some more good beaches Kanyakumari Beach, a crucial pilgrim center. in Kanyakumari like Chothavilai Beach, Kanniyakumari is well-known for its Circular Fort.

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Tourism in Andhra Pradesh Coastal Destination The Andhra Pradesh have scores of exotic Ramakrishna Beach beaches in its area having 974 km coastline The "Ramakrishna Beach" provides the tourist that overwhelms the tourist by its captivating with the prime exhilarating and awesome and delightful splendour. Many tourists trip experience. The discriminating natural and the state to experience the rich gift of nature. pretty thing concerning the place attracts All the beaches of this state are unique in its Indian as well as foreign tourist. The calm own ways. environment in the course of the pictorial The sea beaches are clad in greenery on one setting of the region, spells thrilling on the side and carpeted with golden sand dunes. The tourist who are bewitched by the entrancing glittering sand dunes stretch for miles to great thing about the Ramakrishna Beach. satisfy the ocean , rouses one's curiosity about Located almost the "port city" of what lies beyond! Stretching for miles Vishakapatnam, the Ramakrishna Beach offer alongside the sea, the beaches of Andhra amid an great experience of staying on the Pradesh recommend an elegant drive and a verge of nature. cool dip for the tourists (Anonymous, 2009).

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Manginapudi Beach this spirit charm every visitor. The allure of It is placed in the Krishna district. the sand and water make this a requisite trip Maginapundi (Machilipatnam) Beach is speck for one and all event a beach explore in celebrated for its natural gorgeousness. The Andhra Pradesh. This beach is furthermore filthy stretches and the ocean navy water of essential for its chronological background.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Mypad Beach Mypad Beach is trendy for its superb coastline. The Mypad Beach of is initiate at a The elongated stretch of foliage near the sea detachment of about 25 kilometer from make the situate unusual from the majority of Nellore. The quaint gorgeousness of the shore the further beaches of the state. attracts loads of tourists to this set every year.

Rishikonda Beach haired sand of Rishikonda Beach make it an Rishikonda Beach is to be found about 8 km supreme destination for those to facilitate love far-off from the Vishkhapatnam city. This bathing in the sun. The sun kissed sea of the beach is more fit for folks who have the Rishikonda Beach is to the just right place for benefit of water sports. It is the accurate place the swimmers. for water skiers and wind surfers. The golden-

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Kalingapatnam Beach attracts numerous international and Indian Kalingapatnam Beach is surrounded by the tourist to the present spot per annum .The foremost admired tourist destinations of Kalingapatnam Beach was also a essential sea Andhra Pradesh . A light house and Buddhist port in the past and be frequented by several Stupa are the main appeal of this beach. The European traders and merchants. lovely great obsession as regards the beach

Uppada Beach Tourism in Kerala It is located on Uppada Road which is 5 Kerala is the Gods own country and blessed kilometre away starting the town of with 590 km of coastline having 40,000 km2 Kakainada. The ample shore could be a continental shelf. Kerala actually is foremost lure of this beach. The charm that is documented everywhere the planet for rushes by the sapphire sky makes the beach a backwaters, hill stations with tea and coconut unique place to visit. trees but Kerala isn't in need of great beaches Motupalle Beach also . Secluded beaches, laid back beaches, The Motupalle Beach is found within the white sand beaches or party beaches: there’s Motupalle Village of Andhra Pradesh . The any type of beach for everybody in Kerala rows of Casuarina Plantations to facilitate the (Anonymous, 2011). ocean attract several tourists to the nearby Coastal Destination beach. The lush greenery around the sea makes Marari Beach the beach charming and a good spot for Marari Beach is found on the thanks on the relaxation. The Motupalle Beach is in addition an implausible place for sunbathing. road to Alleppey from Kochi .This is a drowsy Bheemunipatnam Beach little fishing village, be a restful location for a The "Bheemunipatnam Beach" offers lone by trip by coconut trees line the white sandy way of a incredible view of nature. The blonde seashore within the beach. Marari beach is of sandy beach likewise the cavernous blue sea the ‘endless-golden-sands-where-you-won’t - water captures the thoughts of the poets. The see-a-soul’ variety, usually touted for his or long unrelenting shoreline of the sea be her peace and quiet of beaches. It is an infinite enclosed by the lofty coconut trees so as to panorama of sand and waves. An genuine adds to the gorgeousness of the place. Amidst familiarity of the planet of Kerala’s the picturesque landscape, the conventional fishing villages life. Bheemunipatnam beach bears relics of the rich architectural tradition of the Dutch rulers. Copyright © July-August, 2020; IJPAB 148

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Alleppey Beach interested in the ocean might be a admired Alleppey is illustrious for its backwaters, tourist spot in Kerala. Alleppey beach have a houseboats, fishing and industry of coir. lighthouse facilities by the side of the Vijaya Howeever Alleppey beach during which Beach Park are also popular. there's 137 years old quay which extends

Vizhinjam Beach clownfish, giant turtles, moon wrasse, butterfly Vizhinjam is one amongst the foremost well- fish, trigger fish and sharks over and above known fishing harbors in Kerala. Marine rock- cut temple of 18th century besides the aquarium in Vizhinjam which displays Beach. squirrelfish, piranhas, lionfish, surgeonfish,

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Kovalam Beach hippies. That started the renovation of an off- Kovalam is that the hottest beach in Kerala the-cuff fishing village of Kerala into thanks to superficial waters and stumpy tidal altogether one amongst foremost important waves and explosion into limelight within the tourist destinations in all India. early on seventies with arrival of the stacks of

Bekal Beach beach with the praise fringed environment and Bekal is found 16 kilometer of Kasaragod an first-rate scrutiny of the Bekal Fort. The town going on the National freeway and is beach is chiefly long and sanitary. There is foamier for its leading and best conserved forts also adjoining park and have fun area and zoo in Kerala. Bekal Beach can be a exquisite for kids as well in Bekal.

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Beypore Beach Shankumugham Beach is around 8 kms from Beypore is legendary for alittle port through Thiruvanathapuram, and is legendary for which trading was done to the center East and matsya kanyaka, the mermaid statue and a a gorgeous beach with a kilometer bridge to restaurant shaped sort of a starfish. This beach sea where you'll just walk to end and come may be a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. back and the sunset from the Beypore sea The beach is bordering to the bridge is a wonderful memory. thiruvananthapuram airport and veli tourist Chowara Beach village. Chowara Beach may be long ashy sandy beach Muzhappilangad Beach in the vicinity of Kovalam where you'll Muzhappilangad Beach is to the only drive in witness lines of fishermen pull in their net beach in Kerala and therefore the largest drive although watching dazzling sunsets. It is in beach in Asia .The sand is tough enough somewhat clean and less teeming than during this beach and you'll drive your car on Kovalam as well as Varkala beaches. The best the entire stretch of the beach. The anticipation incident within the beach still may be an early of driving a car or bike over the waves is in on morning trip to scrutinize the fishermen actuality high. Many locals be trained car- land and their catch then mart it off which a driving here. The beach is sited parallel to excellent experience. National Highway 66 between Kannur and Shankumugham Beach Thalassery.

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Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Cherai Beach by way of resorts on the non-beach region of This is gorgeous beach adjoining Vypeen the road. Dolphins are seldom seen at this Island is idyllic for swimming. Beach be a point. A distinctive kerala village among stone walled to pass up any high currents paddy fields and coconut grove close on is inflowing the roads and resident areas and as a another attraction. result the road runs comparable to the beach

Andhakaranazhi Beach immaculate beaches near Alleppey and are Andhakaranazhi is found near Ezhupunna and situated at a distance of 30 kilometres as of could be a quiet and cool beach not frequent Kochi. There is a dazzling light house next to by tourists. It is the most fine-looking and the beach at the side of a Tsunami shelter.

Neendakara Beach is very good and therefore is often another Neendakara Beach may be a high up fishing place apart from Kochi where you preserve see harbour positioned in Kollam. The outlook of the Chinese fishing nets silhouetted next to the the Ashtamudi Lake merging within to the sky. Arabian Sea beginning the Neendakara Bridge

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Tourism in Karnataka the citizens of the Coastal Karnataka is Karnataka rich with scenic beauty is found at agriculture and fishing (Anonymous, 2006- the southern a part of India. Karnataka have 07). 300 kilometres long, virgin, spotless, and Coastal Destination intact coast line. Starting Ullal to Karwar, Kaup Beach Karnataka have the most attractive and Kaup features a charming beach, a skint fort astounding coastal setting. Karnataka have along with an old 100 feet high lighthouse. It also emerged as sturdy challenger in the global is one among the eminent beaches of market for Tourism. The State has been ranked Karnataka where tourists get pleasure from the seeing that the 3rd in destination among sweetness of the atmosphere, the lengthy domestic tourists and is the 5th in destination stretches of golden beaches and therefore the amid foreign tourists. The major profession of cool breeze.

Malpe Beach broaden of golden sand, palm trees, blue and Malpe may be a faultless picnic place with its therefore flow of the ocean , attracts an shiny, virgin beach. Island known as St. outsized numeral of tourists to Malpe beach. Mary's is nearby attraction. The continual

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Marawanthe Beach additionally trendy for its water exercise Marawanthe beach offers a spectacular view instruction. Marawanthe beach is one of the when the sun sets. Marawanthe Beach is ought to visit tourist site of Karnataka.

Murudeshwar Beach the thriving sea at west, the towering hills at Murudeshwar may be a admired picnic spot, east and therefore the coconut tree and areca having fine-looking blue waters of the ocean groves close by, the temple attracts tons of and therefore the magnificent mountains. With devotees and tourists as well.

OM Beach district. Shaped just like the Hindu spiritual The well-known OM beach is found in symbol of OM, this is often the foremost Gokarna, a temple city in Uttara Kannada famous beach in Gokarna.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Panambur Beach where New Mangalore Port is sited. There is a Panambur beach is set up at a range of 13 kms gorgeous beach on the seashore of Arabian from Mangalore on the north of the National Sea at Tannirbavi to south of sea port at Highway. Panambur is that the name of lay Panambur.

St. Mary’s Island beach is unique for the inimitable formation of St. Mary's Island may be a collection of small basalt rocks to have crystallized into intact islands within the Arabian Sea off the coast of columns and come apart into in vertical Malpe in Udupi district. The St. Mary's Island hexagonal blocks.

Someshwar Beach Someshwar Bus Stand. Someshwar beach is Someshwar Beach is found at a distance of 9 documented for the massive rocks called km to the south of Mangalore and 0.5 km from "Rudra Shile".

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Karwar Beach beaches offer respite to city dwellers in Karwar have a number of stunning beaches Maharashtra looking for the serenity found by and heavenly beauty inspired the great Indian the ocean (Anonymous, 2010). poet Rabindranath Tagore to felt tip his first Tarkarli Beach play. Devbagh is that the most delightful of Tarkarli is an instance of paradise for beach Karwar five islands by the side of the coast. lovers located in Sindhudurg district of The Devbagh Beach may be a have to for the Maharashtra. Tarkarli Beach is situated almost beach lovers. 7 km south of Malvan, at the confluence of the Tourism in Maharashtra Karli River and the Arabian Sea. With Maharashtra, one of the most prosperous and countless beaches like Kolam, Tarkarli and largest states of India is located on the west Achra, you'll spend your whole day walking coast of India facing the Arabian Sea to the and lazing around and enjoying the varied west. With 720 kmlong coastline, Maharashtra adventurous sports available. One of the most is blessed with hundreds of beaches that are alluring things about the Trakarli Beach is its extremely beautiful and great for tourists. pristine natural beauty, which has a unique Maharashtra beaches are famous for their charm of its own. The beach has powdery serene vibe and scenic beauty as compared to white sand and is one of the few stretches their Goan counterpart in the South. Lined where you can see right through crystal clear along the Konkan Coast, these delightful waters for a distance of almost 20 feet.

Kashid Beach popular and alluring beaches of Maharashtra. Located almost 30 km from Alibaug and 125 The beach is outstretched across 3 kilometer kilometer from Mumbai, Kashid Beach is and surrounded by shrubs and trees called situated on the coasts of Arabian Sea. Famous Casuarina, which enhance the natural charms for its beautiful clear blue water, white colour of this destination. sand and cliffs, it's one among the foremost

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Alibaug beach Maharashtra, the harihareshwar beach is found Located along the coast of the Arabian Sea , within the Raigad district. Surrounded by four the Alibaug Beach may be a picturesque hills named Harihareshwar, Harshinachal, stretch of sand situated in Maharashtra. Bramhadri and Pushpadri, Harihareshwar is Alibaug may be a black-sand beach which usually mentioned as Dev-Ghar or "house of offers the gunsight of the Kolaba fort from the God". It is usually called as Southern Kashi shores. Amber sand lies underneath its coarser because of its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. black counterpart, and its unique sight is A famous beach town, situated 200 kilometer further accentuated by the rocks that lazily lie from Mumbai, Harihareshwar may be a treat around the entire landscape. for people trying to find spiritual relief or a Harihareshwar Beach beach holiday. One of the less famous beaches in

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Juhu Beach area of Juhu is one among the poshest Juhu beach is that the longest beach in localities in Mumbai and is home to tons of Mumbai and therefore the hottest among famous Bollywood and television celebrities - tourists also . It is renowned for its big variety the foremost famous being Amitabh of street food that features a typical Mumbai Bachchan's bungalow and it is not rare to flavour and is nice and sour. The surrounding identify a star jogging on the beach.

Ganapatipule Beach idol of which is said to have been self-created The Ganpatipule Beach is a spectacular and and was discovered over 1600 years ago. The stunning beach that is located on the Konkan coastline of the Ganpatipule Beach is no doubt coastline in the Ratnagiri District of spectacular and mesmerizing, and is home to a Maharashtra in southern India. This pristine variety of exquisite flora, which includes beauty is also famous for the 400- year-old dense coconut trees and mangroves. Ganesha Temple that can be found here, the

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Diveagar Beach the encompassing landscape or adventurous Diveagar beach may be a charming natural water sports; you'll find both of those things beauty situated within the Raigad district of here. And if you're lucky, you might even have Maharashtra and is situated 170 kilometres the pleasure of encountering a few friendly faraway from the capital city of Mumbai. A dolphins here! Being one of the most popular perfect representation of all that the Konkan tourist spots in town, this beach is always Coast stands for, Diveagar Beach may be a thronged with people and is a destination quaint amalgam of greenery and azure water bubbling with activity. The Murud beach is with gentle sprinkles of white sand. Another endowed with quite a different topology, unique aspect of the beach is that it's not a flat which allows you to experience the sea from surface beach, rather, the wavy shores of the many different angles. You can enjoy thrilling Diveagar beach along side the strong tides water sports activities here such as parasailing, from the Arabian Sea make it a perfect setting banana boat ride and much more. for sea surfing. A perfect weekend getaway for Girgaum Chowpatty the beach holidays from nearby cities like Popularly referred to as Chowpatty, the beach Mumbai and Pune, there also are a spread of is found in southern Mumbai along the activities that you simply can pursue at western railway route. This small sandy beach Diveagar beach also . The coastline of the may be a popular place to relax , and a Diveagar Beach stretches across the length of requirement visit for all tourists who visit 5 kilometres which is laden with the palm, Marine Drive for the primary time. Beatles and casuarina trees that are commonly At night, the beach appears to seem sort of a found in Maharashtrian soil. colourful fair. Children from all age groups Murud Beach rush to ride the Ferris wheel and merry-go- Situated within the town of Dapoli, the Murud rounds, while the adults enjoys the city's beach is one among the foremost happening famous street snacks. beaches of the town . Be its scenic views of

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Marine drive starts at the southern end of Nariman Point and Marine Drive is that the most easily ends at Girgaum Chowpatty, popularly known identifiable landmark related to Mumbai and is as Chowpatty Beach. The coast wraps the indicative of the glamor and glitter of the Arabian sea and is the best place in Mumbai to town. It is essentially 3.6 km long, arc-shaped watch the sunset or even to just take a leisurely boulevard along the South Mumbai coast that stroll by the sea any time of the day.

Guhagar Beach breathtaking sunrise and sunset scenes, as well Located on the banks of the Vashisthi River, as its tranquil surroundings. In fact, the the ancient city of Chiplun is as famous for its Guhagar beach is the only white sand beach mangoes and coconuts as it is for its Guhagar that is situated among the long stretch of Beach. A favourite picnic spot among the local Konkan beaches, and proudly boasts of its inhabitants of the area as well as tourists from clean and vast stretch of sand that is bare, save all across the country, the beach is noted for its a distant jetty far away.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Nagaon Beach Malvan Beaches Located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, Malvan beaches are clean, refreshing and less Nagaon beach is 9 km faraway from the crowded. People can have wide spread-out Alibaug city center. Lined with the subtle sunset views. Water sports are also available greenery of palms, betel, and suru trees, the for fun. yellow stretch of the beach is most famous for Malvan, the popular fishing port town in Konk its cleanliness. The silky sand of the Nagaon an region of Maharashtra is surrounded by Beach is famous for a host of water-based beautiful beaches which are refreshing and adventure activities which you can enjoy here relaxing, can offer you a wide view of the at a reasonable price. Experience the life of the calm sea where sightseeing are often done as locals at the many home stays and resorts here, many sea birds visit here in thousands making which make Nagaon Beach the perfect it an excellent sight for the visitors. weekend getaway.

Akshi Beach village which isn't very fashionable amongst If you are looking forward to getting lost tourists making it secluded and peaceful. The during a serene place, stop looking because calm waters hitting the shore laden with palms Akshi Beach is all you would like. and coconut trees are what makes this place an Sandwiched between Nagaon beach and absolute delight. Alibag beach, Akshi may be a fisherman's

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Mandwa Beach Mandwa is not going to disappoint you. A popular weekend beach destination from Mandwa is a very popular beach destination Mumbai city, this beach is situated in the for people living in Maharashtra. The place village of Mandwa in Maharashtra. It is very has been made famous as a location for the accessible because of the direct ferry services film Agneepath a Bollywood films. It is also which are available near Mandwa beach to and famous for it is a sandy golden beaches, from Mumbai city. A serene and quaint beach, scrumptious food & Water-Sport activities.

Kelshi Beach shimmering sands are great to relax or marvel The long stretch of untouched scenic coastal at the mysteries of the ocean, with scores of beauty is what makes a visit to Kelshi beach conches, shells, and cowries populating the well worth the trouble. Approximately three space. With the Utambar hill meeting the kilometres long, this gorgeous beach is roofed ocean at this location, this place is ideal to with lush greenery and dense forest with a spend a soothing evening while watching an good sort of trees of coconut, betel nut, excellent sunset, magnifying the simplest mangoes, kevda and Cyprus. The sheets of aspect of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Bhatye beach The Bhatye beach may be a lovely, long stretch of a clean beach ideal for a soothing holiday. Bhatye, alittle village on the brink of Ratnagiri city is popular for its generous flat sea showers. The length of the beach is 1.5 kms and it's flat and straight and clear. The Ratnagiri light house and therefore the famous Madavi beach of Ratnagiri city are often seen from Bhatye Beach. A trip to Bhatye Beach can provide one a splendid experience about the various cultures and traditions of Ganapatipule.

Hedvi Beach seashore upto Rajiwanda port. Due to its black Hedvi beach is situated about 3 km from the sand, it's renowned as 'Black sea' and thus is Ganesh Temple. It is famous because of a rock filthier than other beaches yet it's one among formation that sits on the beach. BahmanGhal the foremost wanted beaches in Ratnagiri is a large black monolith of about 35 feet high. because of its proximity to the town. Srivardhan Beach Gorai Beach This beach is nearly 20 km from Located within the north suburb of Mumbai, Harihareshwar. The blackish sand and the 40 kms from the most city, Gorai Beach is one sound of the waves attracts many here. the cleanest, most tranquil and one among the Adventure water sports including paragliding, foremost frequented beaches of Mumbai. water surfing, etc. can be enjoyed here. Located near Bhayandar, on the Gorai Creek, Trekking the nearby cliffs of Shrivardhan is the soothing calmness of this beach bordering also a major attraction for adventure seekers. the Arabian Sea , makes for an ideal leisure Ganeshgule beach weekend vacation. Other than the umpteen Situated on the outskirts of Ratnagiri, it surely food shacks and street food options available may be a tranquil beach for a relaxed walk and at the spot, the beach is also replete with romantic evenings. One can enjoy a panoramic resorts and beach houses. Other than the view of the beautiful sunset. various water sports, camel rides, boat rides Pandre Samudra and fun picnics, you'll also rent one among Pandre beach may be a long stretch of white these cottages to possess a quiet private time sand and thus referred to as 'White beach.' it's together with your friends and family. a lustrous beach with beautiful palm groves Marve Beach within the backdrop and crystal clear water to Away from the economic pollution and dip in. It is a ethereal sight to be around. therefore the chaotic city life, Marve Beach is Mandavi beach situated in Malad, within the western suburbs Most crowded beach of Ratnagiri with a bird's of Mumbai. Due to the strong tides and eye view of Ratnadurg fort within the west and currents, it's generally not recommended to Arabian Sea to the south. It has a huge line of swim within the sea waters or maybe to step

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 aside post evening hours. Lined by cashew nut from the previous beach. Versova is actually a trees and elite villas, the beach is a charming fishing village inhabited by Kolis (fisherfolks) spot to spend some quiet time with your loved situated within the vicinity of the beach, and ones. Mostly frequented by couples owing to may be a hotbed for fish trade. The beach is the romantic appeal and idyllic setting, the rather small but is extremely popular for the beach is also visited by college troupes and humongous fish market and the fish auctions families occasionally. Inhabited by Catholic held at the spot on a daily basis. Separated by natives of Mumbai, Marve Beach will remind huge rock boulders to stay the village safe you of the beaches in Goa because of the from the ocean waves and tides, the beach attires and the mannerisms of the locals. To attracts tourists due to its natural beauty and add to the beauty, the beach houses a tiny surreal horizon views. The solitude attracts ancient Portuguese church which is popular numerous professional photographers and amongst the tourists. shutterbugs, especially during dawn and dusk Versova Beach to capture the enchanting panorama and A continuation of Juhu Beach towards the landscape vistas. Andheri suburbs, Versova Beach is relatively less crowded and only separated by a creek

Aksa Beach hence, it is prohibited to go too far in the Located a touch on the outskirts of the town in waters for a swim. Malad, Aksa Beach is an unparalleled oasis for Dadar Chowpatty Beach a rejuvenating retreat from the hustle bustle of As the name suggests, Dadar Chowpatty the town traffic. The mesmerising coastline is Beach is situated in the Dadar suburbs of one among the longest within the city and Mumbai. Majorly popular for the enormous offers a particularly vivid and surreal view of the Bandra Worli Sea Link bridge, this panorama of the merging horizon ahead. The beach is customarily used for jogging and beach remains untouched by the town crowds watching beautiful sunsets. Located in South and hence maintains its natural charm aside Bombay, the beach is frequented by residential from being immaculately clean. Known for its locals coming for a night stroll, early morning pristine and unblemished beauty, the beach is yoga or to spend some leisure . The absence of frequented by families and couples alike. The shacks and eateries ward off the tourists a little strong tides and currents keep shifting and bit. However, as of now, the beach also

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 presents an unsightly picture because it has eateries, Kalamb Beach offers an exquisite become a dump yard of local filth and a victim vista of landscape and seascape. Hemmed with of city pollution. The government has been pretty palm trees, sprinkled with resorts and actively working for the renovation and gracefully blessed with silken black sand; the beautification of Dadar Chowpatty. beach is an absolute treat to just laze around in Kalamb Beach a hammock or sunbathe under the open skies. Located in Nalasopara in Thane district of Connected fourth within the row after the Maharashtra, is that the really long and Arnala Beach, Navapura Beach and Rajodi secluded Kalamb Beach. A paradise away Beach, Kalamb Beach is relatively less from the din of the city, the beach is beautiful crowded and is taken into account to be one owing to its tranquility, serenity and an among the foremost pollution free beaches altogether mesmerising panorama. With only a altogether of Bombay. few shacks and just the proper number of

Awas Beach or to spend quality time in solitude. The Located a touch on the outskirts of Alibaug, village adjacent to the beach houses some around 7 kms from Mandwa, Awas Beach may beautiful resorts which are frequented by be a beautiful stretch of golden sands lined families and couples alike. Lack of tourism with casuarina and suru trees. A well kept within the place also cause cleaner shores, secret of Alibaug, the beach rarely has visitors quieter aesthetics and an overall gorgeous which suggests it's ideal for romantic getaways view.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Tourism in Goa This is called the Queen of Goa beaches and is The most comprehensive beach resort within that the hottest resort in Goa for its scenic the country, Goa’s coastline provides endless splendor. Excellent accommodation facilities sun drenched crescents of sand. The length of are available, particularly at the tourist resort Coastal line is 104 km.Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, and cottages. Calangute and Candolim stretch call at an Colva Beach unbroken palm fringed line. Other beaches are About 6 km from Margao, Colva beach is that at Miramar and Colva. Parasailing, yachting, the pride of Salcete and therefore the only rival windsurfing, and deep sea diving are a number to Calangute by its scenic splendor. Here sand, of the more popular water sports, facilities that sea and sky blend in enchanting natural are available. There are 29 beaches in Goa. harmony un-spoilt by men. Among them Candolim Beach, Baga Beach, Palolem beach Sinquerim Beach, Bambolim Beach, Arambol Just west of Chaudi, it's one among the Beach, Vagator Beach, Benaulim Beach, foremost enchanting beaches in Goa relatively Palolem Beach, Agonda Beach, Mobor and deserted, with backdrop of Western Ghats, it's Cavelossim beaches are famous and an situated in Southern Taluka of Canacona. increasing number of tourists visit these Miramar beach beaches per annum (Anonymous, 2007). A lovely golden beach of sentimental and Coastal Destination girdled with palm trees facing the blue Calangute Beach Arabian Sea, is that the nearest to Panaji.

Anjuna beach Albuquerque mansion inbuilt 1920, flanked by A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora octagonal towers and attractive Mangalore Fort. In Anjuna there's magnificent tiled-roof.

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Vagator beach A unique beach within the North Goa, is both It is popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort rocky and sandy beach and far wanted . it's a to the north, on its imposing head land. To the sweet water pond right the shore. south of vagator is Calangute beach. Arambol Beach

Impact of Coastal Tourism in Indian coast 1) Contribution to Government Revenues: Coastal areas are transitional areas between the The coastal tourism provides both direct and land and sea characterized by a really high indirect contribution to co Tourism biodiversity and that they include a number of development. Direct contributions are tax the richest and most fragile ecosystems on generation, Employment Opportunities. earth, like mangroves and coral reefs. At an Indirect contributions are taxes on goods and equivalent time, coasts are under very high services supplied to tourists (taxes on tickets, population pressure thanks to rapid entry pass) and income generation through urbanization processes (Paul et al., 2017); sales like Souvenirs, Alcohol, Restaurants, and (Noronha et al., 2002). Hotels etc. Positive Impact for Sustainable Coastal 2) Exchange Earnings: Tourism Tourism expenditures, the export and import of related a) Economic Benefit goods and services generate income to the host The main Economic impact of Sustainable economy. Tourism may be a main source of coastal tourism Development are: exchange earnings.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 3) Employment Generation: the development spectators. Often these are refreshed, of coastal tourism in India results in significant reincarnated and developed in response to employment generation both directly and tourists’ interests. The jobs created by tourism indirectly to skilled and unskilled costal can act as a really important motivation to Karnataka peoples. scale back emigration from rural areas. Local 4) Infrastructure Development: people also can increase their influence on Development of coastal tourism results in tourism development, also as improve their good infrastructure in costal India by creating jobs and earnings prospects through tourism- Better water and Sewage systems, roads, related professional training and development electricity, telephone and conveyance of tourism and organizational skills. networks, green tourist police. of these can d) Benefits for Sustainable Tourism improve the quality of living for residents also The benefits of sustainable tourism for visitors as facilitate tourism. are plenty: they will enjoy unspoiled nature 5) Nature Protection: Tourism is revenue and landscapes, environmental quality of generating activity these revenue (park products or services (clean air and water), a entrance fees, taxes, license fees for activities healthy community with low rate , thriving and like hunting and fishing) support for authentic local culture and traditions. conservation of natural resources. Negative Impact for Costal Tourism b) Environmental Management and a) Damage Coastal Environment: Massive Planning Benefits influxes of tourists, often to a relatively small Sound and efficient environmental area, have a huge impact. They increase the management of tourism facilities and pollution, waste, and water needs of the local particularly hotels (e.g. water and energy population, putting local infrastructure and saving measures, waste minimization and use habitats under enormous pressure. of environmentally friendly material) can b) Careless Resorts, Operators, and decrease the environmental impact of tourism. Tourists: The damage doesn't end with the Planning helps to form choices between the construction of tourist infrastructure. Some conflicting interests of industry and tourism, tourist resorts empty their sewage and other so as to seek out ways to form them wastes directly into water surrounding coral compatible. By planning sustainable tourism reefs and other sensitive marine habitat. development strategy at an early stage, Recreational activities also have a huge prevents damages and expensive mistakes, impact. For example, careless boating, diving, thereby avoiding the gradual deterioration of snorkelling, and fishing have substantially the standard of environmental goods and damaged coral reefs in many parts of the services significant to tourism. planet , through people touching reefs, stirring c) Socio-Cultural Benefits up sediment, and dropping anchors. Marine 1) Tourism as a Force for Peace: Travelling animals such as whale sharks, seals, dugongs, brings people into contact with one another . dolphins, whales, and birds are also disturbed As sustainable tourism has an academic by increased numbers of boats, and by people element it can foster understanding between approaching too closely. Tourism also can people and cultures and supply cultural increase the consumption of seafood in a exchange between guests and hosts. This neighborhood , putting pressure on local fish increases the probabilities for people to populations and sometimes contributing to develop mutual sympathy, tolerance and overfishing. Collection of corals, shells, and understanding and to scale back prejudices and other marine souvenirs - either by individual promote the sense of worldwide brotherhood. tourists, or local people that then sell the 2) Strengthening Communities: Sustainable souvenirs to tourists - also features a Coastal Tourism can add to the vitality of detrimental effect on the local environment. communities in many ways. For e.g. events c) Cruise Ships & Floating Towns: The and festivals of the local communities where increased popularity of cruise ships has also they have been the primary participants and adversely affected the marine environment.

Chandravanshi et al. Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. (2020) 8(4), 138-171 ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Carrying up to 4,000 passengers and crew, and conservation plans Industrial pollution these enormous floating towns are a serious control and environmental monitoring source of marine pollution through the programme. dumping of garbage and untreated sewage b) Mangrove Rehabilitation: The area under stumped , and the release of other shipping- mangroves is getting reduced causing threat to related pollutants. the very survival of the mangrove species. d) Environmental Impacts: Tourism can Mangrove Rehabilitation and coastal create great pressure on local resources such as plantation programs have been initiated by the energy, food, land and water that may already Department of Forests, Environment and be in short supply. According to the Third Ecology. Assessment of Europe’s environment (EEA, c) Marketing: While marketing, we can target 2003), the direct local impacts of tourism on various groups within the coastal tourism segment itself, like the young and adventurous, people and the environment at destinations are who would enjoy water sports, paragliding, strongly affected by concentration in space and etc. or tourists who would come to experience time (seasonality). They result from: intensive the serenity, calmness and exclusivity. use of water and land by tourism and leisure d) Infrastructure: It is most important that facilities, the delivery and use of energy, facilities and properties are developed in each changes within the landscape coming from the location. Hence, a parallel activity for drawing development of infrastructure, buildings, investors and developers to set up projects in facilities, damage and destruction of these areas have to be taken up, or else we will vegetation. have large inflows into these locations with no e) Impacts on Biodiversity: Tourism can capacity to service these tourists and therefore cause loss of biodiversity in many ways, e.g. the entire exercise will end up to be negative. by competing with wildlife for habitat and Water sports complex, development of Beach natural resources. More specifically, negative entrance plaza, etc. need to be undertaken. The impacts on biodiversity can be caused by other support activities such as construction of various factors: boat jetties, construction of fuelling stations, 1) Socio-Cultural Impacts: Change of local dredging, etc. need to be taken up by the identity and values concerned authorities. 2) Commercialization of Local Culture: e) Festivals: To ensure wider publicity for the Tourism can turn local culture into beaches of India, it would perhaps make sense commodities when religious traditions, local to organize some beach festivals at some of the customs and festivals are reduced to evolve to coastal locations in the State. One way might tourist expectations and leading to what has be to carry a cultural/ literary/ art festival at one such location. This would attract those been called "reconstructed ethnicity". with creative bend of mind to the coastal 3) Standardization: Destinations risk shores and at the same time ensure wide standardization within the process of tourists’ publicity to beaches of the State. desires and satisfaction, while landscape, f) Connectivity: Direct connectivity is the key accommodation, food and drinks, etc., must to attracting more visitors to the coastal areas. meet the tourists expectation for the new and Perhaps, it may not be possible to have air unfamiliar situation. They must at an connectivity to all coastal locations. But train equivalent time not be too new or strange connectivity from some major centres can play because few tourists are literally trying to find a crucial role in increasing the inflow of completely new things. This factor damages tourists. the variation and wonder of diverse cultures. g) Maintaining the Environment: Whereas Guidelines for Development of Sustainable desiring to increase the amount of tourists to Coastal Tourism in India coastal destinations, efforts can ought to be at a) Coastal Environmental Management: the same time created to confirm that coastal Preparation of coastal resource management ecosystems ar protected in order that there's no Copyright © July-August, 2020; IJPAB 170

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