Goa. Territory of Freedom

American hippies discovered this Indian state more than half a century ago, but even today the spirit of freedom is still in the air.

The first thing to do is to choose a beach.

Andujana. In short, it can be described as a beach for partygoers. Every Wednesday there is a flea market right on the beach. Here you can not only buy original handmade souvenirs, or a traditional sari, but also apply henna patterns.

In the evening the beach is transformed because the night dance club Paradiso, the dream of a true partygoer, opens. It is unusual in that it is located in a real cave.

Morgine. It differs from all the others with its well-groomed appearance. This beach is preferred by all Russian-speaking tourists, because most of the stores, bars and even hotels around this beach belong to our compatriots.

Arambol. A favorite beach of creative people from all over the world. This beach is famous for its white sand, which is a rarity in Goa.

Om. The legend says that when Shiva emerged from the cow's ear on this beach, the sign "om" was imprinted on his palm. And if you are unlikely to meet Shiva, the opposite is true with cows. The sacred animals consider themselves masters and can walk on the beach anywhere, including your towel.

Once you have decided on the beach, you can also think about what to see.

Very pleased curious tourists excursion to the city of Old Goa. It is believed that once you have been there, you do not need to go to Lisbon. Since this region was under the protectorate of Portugal for a long time, in Old Goa there are many Catholic churches from the late Middle Ages, built by the Portuguese.

An obligatory and enjoyable part of the tour is a visit to the spice plantation located near the city. Here you will see how vanilla and pepper grow, learn how cinnamon sticks and other raw materials for spice production are harvested. And it was for spices that the road to India was sought.

It is impossible to visit India without touching the subtleties of Ayurveda. This ancient science offers hundreds of procedures for healing, rejuvenation, and relaxation. You should by all means try at least a couple of the most popular of them, or better still sign up for the whole course of Ayurvedic massage. Incredibly pleasant experience will stay with you for a long time.