Anjuna - The Ex-Paradise of the Hippies

IntroductionBy Road: Goa is well connected by road to cities like
Anjuna is a small village in north Goa, but is one ofBangalore, Mangalore, Pune and Mumbai. There are
the most popular tourist destinations in Goa. Thisgovernment operated, as well as private operated
small beach village was a major destination for thebuses available to choose from. The buses also offer
hippies during the sixties and the seventies. It is nowa range of option, from semi-deluxe to luxury buses.
a very popular tourist destination in Goa, famous forThere are bus services to Panjim and Kadamba, one
its parties and flea markets. The tourist season incan get down in any one of the destination and
Anjuna starts during the end of October and iteither take local bus or hire taxis. A very unique way
reaches its peak during the Christmas and New Yearof travelling in Goa is also by motorcycle taxis, which
time. One can find tourists from all over India andcan be used for short trips.
abroad during these times, the hotels are bookedIn north Goa, one can either explore the beaches on
much in advance during the peak season and thefoot or use auto rickshaws and taxis to explore the
prices are also higher. One can find all kind oflanes. The best way to get around is of course on
travellers in Anjuna, from backpackers and artists tohired motorbikes and scooters. The motorbikes and
monks and party freaks.scooters are easily available on rent, most hotels and
Getting Thererestaurants can arrange for one. They cost
By Air: The nearest airport is located in Vasco Deanywhere between Rs 150 to Rs 400 per day. You
Gama, known as Dabolim airport. Taxis are easilywill need to have a valid license to hire the bikes.
available from the airport to AnjunaBicycles are also available for rent. If you are hiring
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Anjuna isbikes then fill your petrol to the fullest because the
located eight kilometres from Anjuna in Mapusa. Frompetrol pumps are located far away from each other.
there the cheapest way to get to Anjuna is by bus.From Anjuna the nearest petrol pump is near
However there are taxis easily available and evenVagator.
auto rickshaws.