Are Kerala Beaches Clean?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Alappuzha: India May Not Have the World's Best Beaches Going by the Looks of Them, Yet Kerala Can Take Pride in Owning the Cleanest of Country's Sandy...

Are Kerala Beaches Clean?

Alappuzha: India may not have the world's best beaches going by the looks of them, yet Kerala can take pride in owning the cleanest of country's sandy stretches.

Which is the cleanest beach in India?

8 Blue-Flag Certified Beaches In India Known For Their Cleanliness & Natural Beauty
  1. Ghoghla, Diu. ...
  2. Kasarkod, Karnataka. ...
  3. Padubidri, Karnataka. ...
  4. Kappad, Kerala. ...
  5. Rushikonda, Andhra Pradesh. ...
  6. Radhanagar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. ...
  7. Golden Beach, Puri-Odisha.

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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