Skip White Sand Beaches And Head To These 8 Black Sand Beaches In India

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1. Tilmati Beach, Karnataka

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2. Revdanda Beach, Maharashtra

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3. Sasawane Beach, Maharashtra

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4. Kovalam Beach, Kerala

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5. Mandwa Beach, Maharashtra

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6. Navapur Beach, Maharashtra

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7. Korlai Beach, Maharashtra

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8. Karwar Beach, Karnataka

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