This beach which was earlier a small village came to lime light with its Trance parties and and the Hippies, who has merged the spiritual tradition of Eastern countries with the art, culture and music of the Western countries. Full moon parties which are also known as the Acid House Party and Wednesday flea market always convert this picturesque beach into the sea of humanity.

Anjuna beach is blessed with a pleasant climate through out the year but the ideal time to visit and enjoy the beauty of this excellent beach is from November to February. Every year during the Christmas and New Year, the village is inundated with tourist from all over the world with a dream to have a blast in these big parties.

Outside peak season, Anjuna turns into surprisingly simple and calm beach, ideal for lazying holidaymakers.

Things to do and see:

Each and every corner of Anjuna beach is dotted with some enchanted monuments of tourism value. This beach has some best hangout zones like the night clubs and pubs which makes it rave venue for whole night parties in Goa. Some of the marvelous tourist attraction of the beach are-

Albuquerque Mansion:

The magnificent and massive Albuquerque Mansion which was built in 1920 by Dr. Manuel Albuquerque, situated at a distance of 29 km from Karmali Railway station. This beautiful edifice was flanked by large octagonal towers and has an attractive Mangalore title roof.

Mascarenhas Mansion:

The splendid Mascarenhas Mansion which stands at the Anjana beach has classic balconies. There is a L-shaped seat which is made up of an expensive wood has been placed along the porch. This mansion is decorated with some of the finest stained glass floral etchings.

Chapora fort:

Situated at the periphery of the Anjana beach, the ruins of Chapora fort provides a fantastic view of the nearby Anjana and Vagator beach. The Chapora fort which was built in 1617 by Potugeese over a Muslim structure. Except some ruins, there remains nothing in this for which was deserted in 19 th century.

Wednesday flea market:

The Anjuna beach flea market which held on every Wednesdays is the best place for shopping as they offer ample of varieties in every stuff under the sky such as swim suits to water sports equipments to second hand bikes to cameras to handicrafts to junk jewelery to T-shirts to cassettes of loud music called 'Goa Trance' and various kinds of trinkets that can gift as souvenirs at a very reasonable price. Here you will get good mixture of Gujrati, Tibetan and Kashmiri handcrafts. And if you are good at bargaining, then it will be a paradise for you to shop here. Apart from shopping, Anjana beach has loads of restaurants and beach side cafes, where you can fulfill your appetite by gorging on delicious Goan dishes of prawn and pork Vindaloo and even on some European snacks.

The Acid House Party:

Anjuna beach is renowned across the globe for its full moon trance parties held mostly for and by the young tourists. Every year innumerable tourist folks throng here at the time of Christmas and New year to attend this kind of merry making which goes on whole night beside the fire. These parties comes alive with the noisy loud music known as the “trance music” of London.

Photography:

Goa's Anjana beach is a picture perfect land where you will find people clicking photographs with the fake sadhus and fake snake charmers as a remembrance of Goa's rip.

Elephant ride:

An elephant ride is also a major attraction at this excellent beach. It is like an icing on the cake.

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Top 4 Must Visit Destination on Trip to India

Kerala

Kerala the state with exotic natural beauty, serene beaches, picturesque backwaters, picturesque vistas, etc is the most traveled tourist destination of India. It is globally famous for its picturesque backwaters which never fail to tempt tourists with its magnetizing beauty. Every year thousands of visitors from all over the world come to visit Kerala to enjoy their holidays in splendor. It is the ideal destination for honeymoon lovers, nature lovers, holidayers and travellers. There state is famous for myriad tourism options that provide golden opportunities for tourists to embark on Kerala trip while coming in India. Visit Kerala and explore the fascinating tourist attractions to make your India tour an everlasting experience

Rajasthan

Rajasthan the royal state of India is the must visit destination on trip to India. The royal state is famous for its timeless monuments, elegant palaces, warm hospitality, rich culture and tradition, etc. It is gifted with innumerable fascinating tourist attractions that provide you the essence and the charm of the era gone by and the glorious past of the state. There are several charming cities in Rajasthan which have preserved the palaces, forts, temples, monuments and rich culture & tradition as lively as it was before. Some of the worth visiting attractions of royal Rajasthan are Agra Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Jaisalmer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Raj Mahal Palace, Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Ummaid Bhavan, Dargah Sharif, Nahargarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, etc. Exploring these tourists attraction on your trip will provide will memorable moments to cherish your India luxury tours for lifetime.

Goa

Goa the liveliest state of India is globally famous for its charming beaches, historical monuments and beautiful landscapes. It is the ideal destination of honeymoon couples, nature lovers, holidayers and travellers. This small but beautiful state of India is gifted with some of the world’s finest beaches. Tourists can enjoy splendor holidays exploring the finest beaches and the captivating landscapes of Goa. Some of the finest beaches of the state are Colva Beach, Calangute Beach, Benaulim Beach, Arambol Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Arjuna Beach, etc. These beaches provide golden opportunities for tourists to enjoy vacation in a memorable way.

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh the most beautiful state of India is famous for its fascinating natural beauty. The state provides tourists the most beautiful vistas of nature, snow capped mountains, emerald meadows, colonial charm, blossoming gardens, etc.  There are many hill stations and captivating places of tourist interest that provide tourist to enjoy their tours to India in a delightful way. Some of the popular visited tourist destinations in the state are Kullu, Manali, Shimla, Kufri, Dharamsala, etc. These destinations are the prime tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh. During the winter season from in and out of India comes to Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the adventure sport in this state. Prime destinations for adventure tour and adventure sport spot are Kullu, Manali and Shimla. Exploring the mesmerizing beauty of the state will provide tourists memorable moments to cherish for lifetime.

Varca Beach is one of the longest stretches of beach in Salcete, 2km south of Benaulim, in South Goa. The white sands are clean and unpolluted, and this is the place to be if you seek quiet solitude. Varca has several luxury hotels and large resorts, each with their own private patch of beach. The rest of the beach is dotted by small shacks that come up in the season. The mid-range accommodation and home stays are available at the village. Also a traditional fishing village, you see many fishing boats parked on the sands. The thatched long-houses of the fisherman shaded by palm trees, adds to the beauty of the surroundings. The adjoining beach of Fatrade is known as one of the most secluded beaches of Goa.

One staying in Benaulim, one is bound at some point to visit Varca the row of beached wooden fishing boats 2-km south of Benaulim belong to its community of Christian fisher folk, whose palm thatched long houses line the foot of the grassy dunes.

Goa Anjuna beach is a perfect haven for the hippies and you will come across some of them who have been staying on this beach for a couple of months. It is in the late 1950s to mid-1960s that Anjuna beach was "discovered" by the hippies. From then on began the trend of moonlit parties which is one occasion the hippies and now the tourists look forward to.

Why Goa Anjuna beach is special

Goa Anjuna beach comes to life with the flea market and the full-moon beach parties at Goa Anjuna beach that continue through out the night. The flea market at Goa Anjuna beach offers a tourist just about anything he desires, right from swim suits to water-sports equipments to second hand bikes to cameras to various trinkets that can taken away as souvenirs to…just about anything. The Anjuna beach flea market is held on Wednesdays and if you are good at bargaining, then you can walk away with good stuff at throw away prices. You will also be able to find a mixture of good Gujarti, Kashmiri and Tibetan handicrafts. Apart from all this, you can also treat yourself to delicious Goan cuisine…right from mouth-watering prawns to heavenly pork vindaloo.

Why Goa Calangute Beach is so special?

Goa Calangute beach is a haven for the hippies. It was the hippies who discovered this beach in the late 60s. The exquisite beauty of the Calangute beach in India's Goa soon spread around, bringing hordes of European tourists. And this trend has still been continuing…tourists come down to this small Indian state of Goa searching for this lovely beach. Once you reach Calangute beach in Goa, then you can spend your vacation soaked in the serenity of the sea, sun and sand. Goa Calangute beach is often crowded with people, children making sand castles, colorful crowds surging towards the sea, hippies busy remembering the good old times and the young and old alike lazing on the golden sands. This picture of a perfect tourist haven is completed with shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells.

Goa is known history dates back to the 3rd century BC, when it was a component of the Maurya Empire, ruled by the Buddhist emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was later ruled by the Satavahanas of Kolhapur, around 2000 years ago, was passed at the Chalukya dynasty, who controlled between 580 to 750. Over the subsequent couple of centuries Goa was ruled by the SILHE, the Kadambas and the Chalukyas of Kalyani, rulers of Deccan India.

Goa Tours and Goa Tourism

Tourism is generally focused on the coast of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. In 2004 there were more than 2 million tourists reported to have visited Goa, 400,000 of which were abroad.

Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate and goa beaches. In the summer (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays.

Goa state situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is better known worldwide as the former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. With the Portuguese rule for over 450 years and as a result of the influence of Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different outlook on foreign visitors than any other part of the country. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches and temples. The Cathedral of Bom Jesus is another famous attraction in Goa. Fort Aguada is also a major tourist attraction. Recently, a wax museum on Indian history, culture and heritage has also opened in Old Goa.

Goa Beaches

The only reason to visit Goa is Goa beaches. About 125 miles from the coastline is dotted with beaches. These beaches are divided into North Goa and South Goa beaches. The farther north or south you go the more isolated beaches get. However, if you are looking for people, then visit some of the most popular beaches in Goa such as Baga Beach and Anjuna Beach. These beaches are lined with shacks offering fresh seafood and drinks. Some huts of special events to attract more customers.

So, at the end you can say Goa is a Best Travel Destination in India.