Trending: Nikhil Kamath Posts 'Spectacular' Video From Udupi Beach Amid Maldives Row

While there is a tiff between India and the Maldives concerning Lakshadweep, Zerodha’s co-founder Nikhil Kamath recently shared a glimpse of a “hidden beach”, devoid of the typical tourist bustle. While tourists frequently visit beaches like Baga in Goa and Juhu in Mumbai to enjoy popularity, numerous lesser-known coastal gems in India remain hidden. The billionaire shared a video of a secluded beach in Mulki, a small town near Udupi, Karnataka. In his social media post, Nikhil Kamath hailed this beach as “spectacular,” contrasting it favourably with the often overcrowded and littered beaches of tourist havens like Bali and Thailand.

Kamath wrote, “India has some spectacular hidden beaches, this one is near my hometown in Udupi. Unlike beaches in the west, no crowds/chaos (game-changer this), no trash-filled beaches like Bali and Thailand right now, plus Mangi food is mindblowing. Also no expensive seaplanes, boat rides, immigration, visas or waiting in lines at international airports. #Mulki @mantrasurfclub.”

This post prompted others to share similar photos and videos of other beaches in India. Commenting on Kamath’s post, an X user wrote, “This is true. The beaches around Udupi and Mangalore are pristine and the food is 100 too, but the overall tourism infra is minimal. For e.g.; there are barely any good hotels/resorts in the area, you’ll have to rely on AirBnbs (they don’t really scale).”

Another person remarked, “A sincere effort could be made to made to make some of the beaches popular tourist destinations, similar or better than Dubai and Thailand, with airport connectivity. India having so much coastline, it could be a game changer in global tourism.”

Many people also argued that Indian beaches might lose their charm and cleanliness with the influx of tourists and poor maintenance that follows.

Making this point, an X user wrote, “I worry that the more these hidden beaches are discovered, the more it will lose its charm, with several tourists flooding the beaches, all beach activities will be activated to draw tourist attention. We need discipline to protect and keep these gems neat and clean.”

Another person commented, “It’s good that we are supporting India and showing its beauty. But no trash and less crowd in Indian beaches is not the norm. Point out real areas of improvement, instead of showing this artificial bubble, so that India improves .PS: how many stray dogs were there?”

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