Arambol, Goa, is a paradise for all the hippies traveling in India from all over the world. Located in the South of India, in this little state called Goa, Arambol is famous for its hippie vibes, beaches full of Russians, bikes or scooters everywhere being ridden by Russians, restaurants and hostels crowded with Russians, live music being performed by Russians, Russians hanging out with other Russians and non-Russians trying to prove they are not Russians and Indians, either trying to figure out what the hell are they even doing there or somehow trying to act like they are Russians too. It’s a beautiful place, really. Can’t wait to go back…

After spending a month and a half in Arambol, I realised that I actually like that place. There is this certain vibe in that place which keeps you guessing that why does everyone here looks so happy. Drugs could be one of the reasons. But, other than that, it’s also the prices of alcohol in Goa. It’s super cheap!!

Okay, no, it’s not fair for me to say that.

Arambol is a beautiful place with beautiful souls living as one big family where they all eat, sleep, meditate, dance and sing together. It is a place nourished by happy people for happy people. There is no place for bullshit here except when they tell you it’s okay to walk barefoot on the beach. It’s not, I tell you! The sand is super-annoying and somehow ends up in your hair, your ears, your finger nails… it’s just GROSS!!

Anyway, one really amazing thing I find about the people of Armabol is their constant need of expressing everything through music and dance. The perfect example of this undying spirit is famous Drum Circle which basically is a gathering of people at a fixed spot on the Arambol beach, every evening, right before the sunset where they play drums in one big circle. Apparently, it is to celebrate the end of another spectacular day of this life that most of them are quite grateful for.

Here is a small clip from one of the drum circles I attended during my time there. It is how life is supposed to be like.. trust me 🙂

I am sorry if my article didn’t do justice to this magical place. I am still trying to figure out this bittersweet symphony called life. 🙂

Here’s the famous Arambol Song which completely matches with everything I said above about this place:

Cheers!

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