Anjuna Beach - Famous For Trance Parties

Goa the paradise of India is home to some of the world’s beaches that are famous worldwide for the parties, food, people and the hospitality of the local crowd. There are many beaches in Goa some of them are Calangute, Colva, Bagmalo, and last but not the least there is the one and only on Anjuna beach where trance parties are a rage. This exotic getaway was discovered by a few western travelers between the 1950’s -1960’s and became world famous after that. The Wednesday flea markets, The Acid House Party, the Mascarenhas mansion are some of the attractions to watch out for. At the flea markets you can be sure of getting the best price on Tibetan, Kashmiri, and Western artifacts and trinkets. Acid house parties are locally known as the full moon parties, Anjuna is famous for these parties as they go on during the night and include a lot of fun, frolic and entertainment. Added attractions include getting a snap of yours clicked with a fake sadhu and a fake snake charmer. In the vicinity of the beach is the Chapora fort and to the East is a mountain. From the fort one has a splendid view of the nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches.

Accommodation is not a problem as there are a plenty of hotels and guest houses. People who intend to stay for a long period of time should look out for ‘To Let’ signs as there are a plenty of houses on rent along the back lanes. Because of its pleasant climate Anjuna can be visited at any time of the year, though visiting tourists should be careful of the rainfall between June and October.

The best period to visit Anjuna is from November to February. Anjuna can be reached by air, rail and by road. The nearest airport is Dabolim while the nearest railway station is Karmali situated 29 km from Anjuna. Where road travel is concerned there are a number of buses ferrying tourist to and from Anjuna. Thus if you’re interested in paying a visit to some of the beaches in Goa try out Anjuna and experience the best time of your life over here.