Bars and clubs in Goa

Bars and Restaurant.

Go Goa Go. The exotic locales of Goa may tempt you with its beaches, full-moon parties, and beachside revelries. But then there are bars too, with their intoxicating charm beckoning you to be there in the midst of glitz and glamour, to be in the company of your pals, or to enjoy the nightlife in supreme solitude.

Some of the best bars to visit in Goa are:

1.LPK Waterfront-Love Passion Karma is one of the most exotic clubs in Goa. The name of the club rightly describes the ambiance and the interiors of the club.The architecture is historical with music that is post-modern. Saturday is the best day to hit LPK for a great way to spend your Saturday night in Goa. It's one of the best night clubs in North Goa - we just can't deny that

Location-On banks of river Nerul,Candolim

Timings-9:30pm-3:30am

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2.Tito's-Tito’s nightclubs, The Club and Retro Bar, offer state of the art design and cater to both international and domestic tourists flocking to Goa. The Club, also known as Club Bollywood, caters to commercial and Bollywood music fans, with a huge dance floor to accommodate its large crowds.

Location-Tito's Lane,Baga

Timings-9:00pm-4:00am

3.Cafe Mojo-The pub has a fun ambience, a variety of beers to hold your interest and is open till 4am so you can come in after your evening revelries and just stick around for some late night beer and snacks.The old English decor, the prompt and friendly service and the karaoke nights are some reasons we keep going back to Cafe Mojo.

Location-Panaji,Goa

Timings-11am-5:00am

4.Cape Town Cafe-Cape Town Cafe is the hippest place in Goa with a cafe and a nightclub in North Goa. You get the feel of a sports pub, a restaurant and a club all rolled into one at Cape Town Cafe. International DJ along with the local DJ play here that makes the crowd go crazy. There are multiple TV screens with the latest games shown, while their big well stocked bar will keep your spirits higher

Location-Baga,Tito's Lane

Timings-6:00pm-4:00am

5.Hilltop-Legendary Hilltop Nightclub is a cult place for everyone, for who Goa and Goa-trance music means one and the same, or nearly the same thing. Especially on New Year nights, the number of tourists )both national and international sometimes reach the heights of 2 to 2.5 k.Hilltop Nightclub often becomes a place of music experiments conducted by most famous trance-music DJ’s.

Location-Vagator

Timings-4:00pm-10:00pm

6.Kamaki-This place offers a perfect blend of great DJs, live music as well as live performances by musicians playing retro tracks as well as some soothing old school music. These live performances are generally held out in the bars whereas the inside of the club plays some fast and energetic music for the guests to enjoy.

Location-Tito's Lane,Baga

Timings-6:00pm-4:00am

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Bonderam Goa festival

 Bonderam Goa festival - the colourful festival of Goa

Although Goa is a small state of India . Biut, still itis famous for its festive culture.

When it comes to festivals, traditions, and celebrations Goans are most active people I believe. Everyone comes together to participate in the revelries be it Ganesh Chaturthi, San Joao, Diwali, Christmas, Saptah, Bonderam, Shigmo, Carnival, everyone loves to have a good time. Bonderam is one such festival not to be missed

The “Bonderam” festival is celebrated on the Island of Divar on the fourth Saturday of August every year. The word “Bonderam” originated from the involvement of flags. “Bandeira” is the Portuguese word for flag. It is stated that during the Portuguese rule in Goa there were frequent disputes between two sections of the Divar village, namely Sao Mathias and Piedade over property issues. These often led to violence and fights in the village. Subsequently, the PortuguesIt is believed that this island was once a place of Hindu pilgrimage. There were a 

The island is blessed with lush green fields and hills. During the rains, the entire place is beautified by its flora.

Every year at the Bonderam festival. The crowd assembles along either side of the main road of the Divar. The tempo is set by a band. The band is usually lofal. People wielding fake shields and swords engage in mock battles. The beautifully colored floats accompanied by colorfully dressed youngsters makes for quite a pretty picture.

This Island is only accessible by ferry which you can get at Old Goa. The island is 12 kms away from Panjim. If you do not have your own transport then you can either hire a car or call for a cab. If you are heading to Divar from North Goa (Candolim, Baga, Calangute, Mapusa) you can catch a bus to the main bus stop in Panjim and take a cab from there or see if your hotel has taxi options. If you are heading to Divar Island from the south (Margao, Vasco) you can use the shuttle service that will bring you to the main bus stop in Panjim. Once in Panjim, you can hire a cab. Please make sure you check for the current rates at your hotel or homestay

It is believed that this island was once a place of Hindu pilgrimage. There were a few temples situated here, Shree Saptakoteshwar, Shree Ganesh, and Shree Dwarkeshwar. The Hindus were requested to take the idol of Ganesh to Khandola, near Marcel, also under the Portuguese rule at the time.

So Don't miss this unique experience and enjoy Bonderam Festivle.

Sao Jao Festival of Goa

 Sao Jao Festival

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Sao Jao Festival: 

Sao Joao is a joyous festival celebrated by the Catholics in North Goa. The devotees often dive in and even swim inside wells, in honor of St. John. Furthermore, this lively l is celebrated mostly by the young men in Goa.

There is so much of song, dance and merriment, you can’t help but get carried away with the heady spirit of the season. The music of the drums called the Ghumato  and the percussion instrument called the Kansallem can be so enticing that you can’t help but become one with all the joy surrounding you, you might even want to join the revellers and jump into a well with an ecstatic shout of “viva Sao Joao” as the villagers do

It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and is celebrated on June 24th as Sao Joao feast in Goa. The festival celebrations include villagers jumping into the wells, streams and ponds. This jump is to signify the joy that St. John felt when Jesus was born. During monsoons this event is the major attraction for tourists. Pool parties and private Sao Joao parties in Goa serve as a complete package of merriment and joy. Guests are made to wear crowns made of leaves and flowers called ‘Kopel’. Popular Goan food is served with music bands and dancers perform at various locations .

 So be present to enjoy this festival on June 24th Every year.

Carnival of Goa

 Goa Carnival 

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Goa Carnival is the most famous festival in the state and has been celebrated since the 18th century as a precursor to the abstinence of Lent. The 'Carnaval' is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over five hundred years.

Based on the Christian tradition of Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Wednesday) which refers to the events of the carnival celebrations; Goa Carnival is a festival that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Goa on a grand scale every year.

Carnival Tradition:

Goa Carnival is that the Assoltes, who perform at the  folks plays at the carnival, dress up in costumes and prank their friends. Once they realize that they are being pranked, they need to pamper the performers with food and beverages. Goanese people throw their kitchen utensils out of the window. It is a famous tradition to perform when the parade walks by. No one gets hurt! It is an old Christian tradition to clean houses before Easter. Like Holi, people at Goa Carnival play with bright colors and get into playful fights. Earlier it used to be eggs, dyes, and flour, which has now been replaced with colour powders.

Red and Black Dance:

The dance perfomance is held before Fat Tuesday, the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Women are dressed in red tops and black shirts, and men in red shirts and black plants.

Carnival Food:

Treat your Tummy with Yummy Food. Goa carnival food is authentic food served by many restaurants and Hotels,with their super speciality in seafood and meat.So treat your taste buds and Enjoy Carnival.