The stage decor is always amazing, so if Goan Trance is your thing don’t miss this one. This festival sees over 5000 people coming through the door. In January, they have their famous Hilltop Festival which is a 3 day Goan Trance festival with a huge line up of international DJs. ![]() The DJ’s here are not just some random people, they are internationally known, amazing trance DJ’s and some people travel here just to see their favorites perform. ![]() Most of the amazing trance parties here are a little expensive. It does cost to get in! The cost is anywhere from 500 to 2,000 rupees depending on the party. If you don’t want to dance there are sometimes ladies with chai on the sides (“chai mamas”) and you can go sit and chill and people-watch. It’s really not an “exclusive” vibe – people are welcoming and laid back at these things. You’ll find backpackers, locals, old school Goa hippies who have been coming here for 30 years, and domestic Indian tourists altogether. Just check out their Facebook page to see images of the scene and you’ll get how wild it is! Sundays are the night they have their biggest parties starting early at like midday until only 10 pm but some nights like NYE and Christmas Eve go on all night and through to the next day. It’s the most well known and also nostalgic. HillTop is definitely one of the best party places in Goa. She’s the designer behind Dadablui (who Rachel wrote about in this post) and has been partying at these places for decades- thanks, Katja!ĭon’t forget to pick up our Insider Guide to Goa and Guide to India ebooks A Goa Nightlife Guide: Top Nightclubs and Parties in Goa 1. Most of these photos are from Rachel’s friend, Katja. In fact, these parties are as real as it gets! The “trance” parties are mostly Anjuna and Vagator but also in Morjim, Ashwem, and Arambol. These parties are 100% part of Goa and Goans, Indians from outside Goa, and foreigners come together at them. Keep in mind that even if it’s not your cup of tea, it’s truly something to check out at least once. While Rachel shared the most obvious party places in Goa for you to try, we had her friend and fellow Goan expat, Jules, make sure everything was up to date and even add another popular spot! ![]() The parties and raves here are unlike anywhere else. “Psy Trance” is the music of choice in Goa, where it originated. Goa nightlife is literally notorious for its party scene. However, it’s a very specific type of scene – one that Rachel, being an American, had no idea about since she listened to rap and country for most of her life!Īfter traveling around India and visiting Goa last, she heard of “Psy,” and wondered, “Is he a DJ?” (True story, lol).
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