The famous resort in India, Goa is divided into northern and southern parts . In the south there are decent resorts with hotels "all inclusive", and in the north used to live the hippy commune and now these places are popular mainly with "savage tourists". But many are faced with the problem that they do not know where you can organize a trip yourself.
The largest and most adapted for tourism in the northern part of Goa is the village of Arambol, which is considered a favorite recreational place for creative people: dancers, musicians, actors.
In northern Goa, as such, there are no large hotels, but there is one in Arambol - Arambol Plaza (3 *), located on the main road near the sea. Most holidaymakers are offered to rent a lot of guesthouses (on average, they cost up to $ 15 per night). If you plan a long vacation, you can rent a house, but his search may take several days. The further away from the beach is the accommodation, the cheaper it is. Usually in December and January in Arambol the influx of vacationers, so the prices in guesthouses rise, and houses are already rented.
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Of the main attractions of Arambol in Goa, the beach and the yoga center are especially prominent.
Arambol Beach
Beach Arambol - the most populous beach in northern Goa and it runs all the social life. The wide sandy beach stretches for several kilometers, is separated from the mainland by a rocky ridge through which a narrow path leads to the beach. The sand here is shallow and pleasant. The attraction of the beach is a small freshwater lake, near which a terrific feeling of unity with nature and serene happiness. If you want privacy, then it's worth shortly walking along the beach towards Mandrem, where there are fewer people.
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Stunning sunsets, turning into an evening with beach parties for live music. Around the beach built a lot of inexpensive housing and entertainment. Annually in early February in Arambol there is a grandiose costumed freak-carnival.
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Yoga center in Arambol
In the state of Goa, one of the most famous working yoga centers "Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Center" in Arambol, which was founded by immigrants from Russia, works. Here you can study various techniques and philosophy of yoga, as well as attend courses on such programs as "Five-day course for beginners", "Intensive course", "Yoga for children", "Yoga for women" and others. The very buildings of the center are like a tropical tented camp with bamboo huts and open yoga halls, located in the shade of coconut trees overlooking the sea.
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What else can you do in Arambol?
For those who have come here for a long time, you can go through a large number of courses. For example, you can enroll in an Ayurvedic or Tibetan massage course, or visit a "dance of dance" dance school.
An interesting place is the "Magic park", on the territory of which there is a vegetarian cafe. There are always various events and dances for live music, sing bhajans and mantras, tea ceremonies are held.
As a rule, in the evenings in the restaurants in Arambol concerts are held. Music is always different, but of good quality, and the entrance is either free, or about 3 dollars. And on the territory of "Ash", created by Russian musicians, you can learn from your compatriots playing a musical instrument or share your experience.
In Arambol, like everywhere in Goa, there are many Russians, so you can always find a company, even if you do not know foreign languages.
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How to get to Arambol?
From Russia and Ukraine in Goa fly charters to the airport Dabolim. In India, there are domestic flights to Dabolim from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, etc. Arriving at the airport of Goa - Dabolim, Arambol will need to travel by taxi or bus. The road takes an average of 1.5 hours, but sometimes it takes up to 2-3 hours because of the peculiarities of the roads and Indian drivers.
Going to Goa in Arambol, remember that:
- The cow is the sacred animal of India;
- The largest mortality of tourists on the Goan coast from coconuts falling on the head;
- bike is an unsafe mode of transport, as road traffic is left-sided, the roads themselves are narrow and there are many unexpected obstacles on them.
Before you go to Arambol in India, you must always issue a visa.