Your favourite holiday destination has become too crowded? Anand Mahindra has a travel tip

Anand Mahindra highlighted the growing frustration over India's popular beach destinations becoming overcrowded with tourists. However, the Mahindra group chairman, emphasized that India offers plenty of unexplored coastal gems, making it easy to discover new and serene beach spots.

Instead of sticking to the usual tourist hotspots, Anand Mahindra encouraged travelers to expand their horizons and explore lesser-known destinations. With India’s vast coastline, there’s no shortage of beautiful beaches waiting to be added to travel bucket lists, he said. His perspective, drawing from stock market analogy, not only promotes tourism diversification but also offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking peaceful and pristine seaside escapes away from the crowds.

"But the beauty of India is that there is no lack of opportunity to ‘diversify the portfolio’ of beach destinations on your bucket list," Anand Mahindra said in a post on X.

What netizens said

Netizens agree that venturing off the beaten path leads to breathtaking coastal escapes free from the crowds. India’s coastline has something for everyone. India is home to a vast and diverse coastline, offering numerous hidden beaches that remain untouched by mass tourism, they said. Reacting to Anand Mahindra's post, some travel enthusiasts called for better resorts at these hidden beaches to boost tourism.

Many believe that stepping away from the usual tourist destinations can lead to breathtaking discoveries, where pristine shores and peaceful surroundings await.

Among India’s coastal treasures, according to a netizen, Visakhapatnam stands out with its picturesque beaches along the eastern coast. Places like RK Beach, Rushikonda Beach, and Yarada Beach offer stunning views of the Bay of Bengal, framed by the Eastern Ghats. Travelers eager to explore beyond the usual must add these to their bucket lists, the person suggested.

With an increasing interest in offbeat destinations, there is a growing demand for better infrastructure at these hidden beaches, netizens pointed out. They suggested that developing quality resorts in these areas would encourage tourism while maintaining the charm of these unexplored shores.