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 Wednesday Flea Market Every Wednesday, at around 11 a.m., vehicles full of tourists line up in the area for the famous Wednesday Flea Market.. The flea market is a shopaholic's paradise. Whatever one needs, can be found here. There is a kaleidoscopic range of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. |
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 Mascarenhas Mansion With riches and classic balconies at Anjuna, stands the monumental Mascarenhas Mansion. The L-shaped seat along the length of the porch is of expensive wood. It has some of the finest stained glass floral etchings. |
» The Acid House Party: Anjuna is also known for the full-moon (acid house) parties that are held here for young tourists. Famous all over the world, they are a major source of tourist attraction. Campfires burn bright all through the night and the music and merriment carries on till the wee hours of the morning. Climate: Goa has a consistent climate throughout the year with just meager fluctuations in the temperature. December and January might require light woolens, but April and May are warm. The period from June to October brings heavy rain, almost up to 320 cm. The temperature during the summers ranges from 24°C to 32.7°C and during the winters it ranges from 21.3°C to 32.2°C. Wheels To Anjuna:
» By Air: The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 47 km from Anjuna. » By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Karmali 11 km away from Panaji and 29 km from Anjuna. » By Road: There are buses every hour to Anjuna from Mapusa (8 km). For tourists arriving from Mumbai, Mapusa is the jumping-off point for the northern beaches. There are frequent local buses to Panaji, which is just 18 km away. One can also hire a motorcycle or a taxi from Mapusa to reach Anjuna.
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