In a country full of colors, blue is, in fact, the warmest.

When most travelers think about planning a trip toIndia, certain activities immediately come to mind.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of thebest beachesin India to add to your itinerary.

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] Camels wearing colorful garlands on the beach and Indian tourists riding them during holidays in Puri, Orissa, India.

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Legend says that one dip in the water will wash away your sins.

Gorgeous stretches of golden sand?

Hidden staircases that lead inland?

Puri Beach

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Clear blue waters that are ideal for swimming?

7, takes the cake.

Kite flying festival on Chowpatty beach, Mumbai, India.

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Om Beach in Karnataka

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Sunset on northern end of Papanasham beach.

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Agonda Beach, Goa, India

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Radhanagar Beach