Skip Swimming, Go Surfing At These 8 Beaches In India!

1. Covelong Point

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2. Mulki Beach

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3. Varkala Beach

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4. Mahabalipuram

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5. Serenity Beach

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6. Gokarna, Karnataka

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7. Sasihithlu Beach

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8. Little Andaman Island

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