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Between white beaches and yellow beaches I love white beaches

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 19 May

When I went to Maldives I realized that the beaches are all white. One of the reasons are the dead corals decay and create a white coating. In India almost all beaches are yellow beaches excepting the ones in Andaman and Nicobar...

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In some of the countryside resorts they create artificial white sands

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 30 Mar

Travellers love white sands more than yellow sands. But generally they are created by geographical causes like death of corals and sea creatures. In many countryside resorts of the east there are white sands artificially created....

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I miss the white powder beach in Maldives

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 27 Mar

In Maldives the white sands are like talcum powder. They are so soft. If one just sits on the sand there is such a relaxing effect. The waters are also cool and not cold. It is an exotic locations. i went only once. Given a scope...

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In some resorts in India white sands are created for amusement of travellers.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 22 Dec 23

In some of the resorts near Bay of Bengal there are artificial white sands are created. They are created for the amusement of the travellers. River Ganges has ended in the Bay of Bengal. So there is lovely scenery in the places.

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Walking on white sands in summer is still enjoyable.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 3 Apr 23

There is an interesting fact that sand never get as hot as stones. I have the experience of walking barefoot in the white sands in Maldives. As it is below the equator it is very pleasant over there. Both in the morning and noon...

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I love white sand more than yellow sand.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 4 Mar 23

I found the sand in most beaches in India totally yellow. I am talking about Puri beach, Pondicherry beach, Goa beach, to name a few. But in international destinations the sands are totally white. For example in Maldives in all...

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The winter is good for sun bathing

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 8 Nov 22

Travellers in different parts of world come to tropical places like Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Indonesia or Maldives during the winter. They love the white sands and spend time in the sands for sun bathing. The mild sunlight...

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The white sands in Maldives is like talcom powder.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 30 Jan 22

Maldives not only has lovely shallow transparent water and beaches but lovely sands. The white sands are like talcum powder. In Fun Island Resort both during the morning and evening there are cleaners who sweep the beaches. The...

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White sands are great to walk.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 20 Sep 21

In Fun Island Resort in Maldives the beaches are surrounded by white sands. The white sands have powder like feeling. Walking bare foot or with sleepers on the sand is really a lovely experience. The weather is cool so it is a...

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In Indonesia the Padong Padong beach has hilly background.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 24 Aug 21

Bali in Indonesia is a paradise. There are different types of beaches in Bali. All of them are clean with white sands. The Padong padong beach is a hilly beach. It is surrounded by a lot of hills. Travellers spend time over there....

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In Coral Island in Thailand beaches have white sand.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 27 Jul 21

In majority of Indian beaches the colour of the sands at the beach are yellow. But in Coral Island in Thailand near Pattaya, the colour of the sands are white. They have powder like soft particles and it is a pleasure walking on...

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Travellers in Radhanagar Beach are cautioned about salt water crocodiles, stone fishes.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 29 Jun 20

While Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Islands is a brilliant beach, there are areas where swimmers are not allowed to venture. There are boards which say swimmers should be aware of salt water crocodiles, stone fishes in those areas....

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The blue lagoon in Maldives create unique landscape.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 24 Oct 19

As Maldives is situated around 10 degree south of the equator, there are blue lagoons around the different islands. That leads to shallow waters around the white sands. There are beautiful white sea shells and corals which add to...

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The cottage style of houses in Maldives is unique.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 12 Oct 19

In Fun Island Resort all the house are one storeyed. The houses are like cottages. This type of houses are unique in Maldives. All the houses are painted white. The white houses adjacent to the white sands create a really...

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The white sands of Robinson Island are amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 12 Oct 19

Robinson Island in Maldives is very close to Fun Island Resort in Maldives. I went there with my wife, mother and 2 sons by speed boat. It also has water on all sides. The white sands and white sea shells are really amazing. It is...

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The evening breeze in Fun Island Resort Maldives is romantic.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 11 Oct 19

Fun Island Resort in Maldives have huge treasure of entertainment. The travellers spend time in the white sands in the evening. The evening breeze is lovely. Travellers relax near the wooden platforms. The breeze just blows away...

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The brilliant wooden board in Fun Island Resort Maldives is amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 10 Oct 19

Maldives is considered a brilliant archipelago. We stayed in Fun Island Resort in Maldives. The beautiful wooden board at the entrance is amazing. Everyone bathes in sunshine across the white sands.

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The location of Padang Padang Beach in Indonesia is amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 3 Jun 19

Padang Padang Beach in Indonesia is situated in the hills. The Ulawatu temple at a cliff is nearby. So it is great experience to swim in the cold waters of the sea. The beach with white sands is awesome. Afternoon time is best for...

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In Coral Islands in Thailand the beaches are awesome.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 28 Sep 18

Coral Islands are adjacent to Pattaya in Thailand. They are blessed with awesome beaches. They have deep blue sea and white sands. It is a delight and treat for the eyes to see the ambience. It is fun swimming there.

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The sea shells which are alive in Havelock Island fascinate the travellers.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23252) 30 Jul 18

Sea shells of different colours from white to yellow to orange are found in the white sands of Havelock Island. From Bay View Inn resort, they are very much visible. The movement of those which are alive is amazing. They go slow...

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