Find The Hippie In You: 4 Things To Do In Goa
Find The Hippie In You: 4 Things To Do In Goa
Goa is world-renowned for its hippie culture. Several tourists and travellers come to Goa to experience the true hippie vibe of the place. From conscious meditation sessions to colourful flea markets, Goa is abounding with places where you can relax your wearying body and rejuvenate your enervating soul.
The Hippie Movement
During the years 1969 to 1971, a lot of hippies travelled to India, landed up in Goa and made the city, their home. While a few of them settled in various parts of India, the majority decided to congregate around the beach cities, predominantly Goa and Kovlam.
If you want to travel back to the time, it’s time to leave your private villa in Goa for a while and explore the ‘hippie-land’ like never before. You can include the following things in your itinerary:
- Take a trip to the Anjuna Flea Market
If you have always been a street shopper, a visit to Goa’s famous Anjuna Flea Market is just for you. It is a weekly market that happens every Wednesday. Abounding with a variety of hippie goods, ranging from handicrafts to funky jewellery and accessories, it offers everything in oodles. Carrying a vibrant yet wild vibe, Anjuna Flea Market is a must-visit for every hippie in the town.
- How about a midnight stroll on the Arambol Beach?
Loved by tourists and travellers alike, Arambol Beach must be visited for its carefree aura. If beaches have always fascinated you, this splendid beach will take your beguilement a notch higher. Moreover, you can also shop your hearts out here. There are a number of markets situated on the beach that cater to all your requirements.
The best time to visit Arambol Beach is during midnight. Take a stroll with your partner or just with yourself, Arambol will not disappoint you at all.
- Learn something new
Knowledge is powerful – you all must have come across this quip, time and again. But, how many times did you actually try learning something new that can enhance the dimensions of your knowledge in an effective way? Not a lot of times, right? Well, you don’t have to feel disappointed because you can always start NOW. And, when you are in Goa, learning something totally new becomes a lot easier as the city is home to numerous places which offer knowledge on numerous subjects. For instance, if natural medicinal science has always interested you, you must attend the Ayurveda workshop in Goa. You can also enrol yourselves in Yoga classes.
- Go paragliding : If you have got the guts
If you are a hard-core adventure-enthusiast with a hippie heart which is always looking forward to having an adrenaline rush, you must take a deep breath and get ready to fly higher and higher in the skies. Yes, we are talking about trying paragliding in Goa. Trust us, once you will be done with your ride, you will feel nothing but exulted.
So it’s time to take some time off your luxury hotel in Goa, and feel the hippie vibe all around you.
