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Beaches in Union Territories of India |
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The beaches in Union Territories of India offer an unique blend of local culture, natural beauty and rich heritage, the variety and the diversity of each place being typical of most places in India. There are six Union Territories in India, namely, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh and Delhi. Of these, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep islands, Puducherry and Daman and Diu boast of some of the most beautiful beaches of the country. An union territory basically means it is a sub-national territory which falls under the direct supervision of the Central Government of India. Thus the Administrator or Lieutenant Governor of each territory is nominated by the President of India.
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The beaches of the four union territories offers to tourists to India some of the best beaches of the nation. Beaches in Union territories of India are known for the picturesque beauty and the privacy, left untouched by the usual throng of beach crowd that frequent other more popular beaches of India such as those in Goa and Kerela. These beaches are less known owing to the fact that they are away from the mainland and connected only from the major cities of coast states. Each offers a unique flavor and taste of Indian beaches. Thus while the Andaman and Nicobar islands are known as the emeralds of the Indian Ocean, the Lakshadweep islands boasts of some of the famous tourist destinations such as Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini and Minicoy. The isolated beaches of the Lakshadweep islands offers some perfect spots for fishing, sailing, snorkeling and deep-sea diving. Tourism is one of the major industries in these islands. Andaman and Nicobar islands are on the other hand portray not only the tribal culture of the indigenous tribes still living in the islands, most of the islands are uninhabited and need permits to visit the same.
Puducherry, besides holding fame for being the southernmost point of India, boasts of some very good beaches. With a distinct French influence still thriving in the local culture, Puducherry beach is the most frequented tourist spots, when in Kerela. Daman and Diu on the other hand is located between Arabian Sea and the state of Gujarat. With a touch of Portuguese to the culture, Daman and Diu is best known for its colorful Gujarati culture, the migratory birds which flock the region and the beautiful Nagoa beach. Fishing and tourism are two major occupations here.
Each and every beach in the Union Territories of India has something unique to offer, ensuring a perfect beach vacation for you and your family!
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