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Ultimate Hippies’ Guide To
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Hippie Destinations in India

The sixties is a thing of the past, but thankfully,
the hippies aren’t. These vibrant and peace-loving
folks are still around, celebrating and ‘tripping’ on
life the way they like it to be. The hippi (Read
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Here is the list of 15 Hippie Places in India -

The Ultimate Hippies’ Guide To India

1. Goa - Beaches, Sunsets and Crazy

Nights

4.5 /5

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Known For : Calangute Beach Fort
Aguada Cruise in Goa

Of course; this is the first hippie getaway. Come

here, get soaked in the sun and let yourself be
lost in the amalgamation of cultures. Known for
its beautiful beaches, you can lose yourself in
trance, house, or the much-loved psychedelic
music. Turning hippie here comes naturally no
matter which beach you’re on; though the
Anjuna and Vagator beaches are known for their
night-long raves. Now, you’ll understand why
they say that old hippies don’t die. They just
pack their bags and come to Goa.

Best Time: October to March

197 Goa A!ractions

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2. Kasol, Himachal Pradesh

4.4 /5

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Known For : Manikaran Sahib Malana

Forget the beaches and head to the beautiful

and pristine land of the Himalayas. Kasol is
Himachal’s well-kept secret, a hidden paradise
with picturesque landscapes and breathtaking
views. The Parvati Valley should be your hamlet
if you want to be a part of the rave circuit.
Babas smoking ‘pot’ in chillums is a common
sight here. Bus up to the hills, enter any cafe,
put on your favourite EDM and trance beats and
bring the place alive. Oh, and don’t forget those
herbs! Try visiting Tosh if you have an extra day
or two.

Best Time: October to June

25 Kasol A!ractions

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3. Hampi, Karnataka - The abode of

bygone ruins, rusty colors and
fascinating landscape

4.5 /5

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Known For : Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
Vithala Temple Lotus Palace

It’s on UNESCO’s list of the World Heritage

Sites, and for a good reason. However, let that
not fool you into thinking that this one of those
touristy, steeped in only history destinations;
because it is more than just that. It is all that
but it also hippies dancing around in this
gorgeous rocky land with covered in murals of
psychedelic mushrooms. You’ll get all sorts of
‘drinks’ and ‘smokes’ along with likes of Nutella
pancakes. If you’ve reached a ghost town where
you can hear Bob Marley somewhere in the
background and maybe an elephant too, then
you’re probably in the right place.

Best Time: October to March

31 Hampi A!ractions

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4. Varanasi, U!ar Pradesh - The

Spiritual Capital of India

4.5 /5

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Known For : Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Ganga Aarti, Varanasi Dashashwamedh
Ghat

Colourful and spiritual, this land is one of the

oldest hippie destinations in India. Being one of
the holiest spots, the region has become
commercialised, though the charm remains. The
idea of moksha (liberation) is visible in the
endless lines of saints and sadhus smoking
their chillums; they’ll even offer you one if you
get friendly with them! You’ll find hippies
smoking and strumming their guitars and the
‘Hare Rama, Hare Krishna’ chant is heard
commonly through the wisps of smoke rising
from the chillums.

Best Time: October to March

38 Varanasi A!ractions

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5. Malana, Kasol

4.5 /5

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Situated in Himachal and kissed by the divine
snow-capped mountains, Malana is the ultimate
cannabis destination for you. The people might
not be all that friendly because of invasive
tourism and the police breathing down their
necks. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t
sell you what you came here for. The weather,
the scenery, the quiet and the hashish; all you
have to do is play that trance and skip to your
parallel universe. However, make sure that you
obtain a permit before you step into the village
boundaries.

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6. Gokarna, Karnataka - Land of palm

trees, blue seas and golden sands

4.4 /5

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Known For : Om Beach Mahabaleshwara
Temple Paradise Beach, Gokarna

This simple, untouched beach town is adorned

by wall art and its much loved beach-side
shacks. Yes, it is known for the famous
Mahabaleshwara Temple, but the bhakths are
not restricted to the temple alone if you know
what I mean. The place is grim, not too crowded
(barring a few beaches) and no one will disturb
you. That’s what a trippy traveller like you,
would want, right? All you have to do is hit that
Floyd playlist, make use of the ‘pot’ and let
Gokarna do the rest for you.

Best Time: Throughout the year

20 Gokarna A!ractions

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7. Almora, U!arakhand - A cozy

heritage town nestled in the
Himalayas.

4.0 /5

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Known For : Zero Point Jageshwar
Kasar Devi

The name itself sounds like the magical world

that is enclosed from the world in this tiny town
situated in Uttarakhand. The hippie crowd
frequents it for its Crank’s Ridge, a hill located
just above Almora. Also known as the ‘Hippie
Hill’, this place has the old world charm of the
60s and 70s, which explains why the nirvana
seekers so love the place. This mystical hamlet
is a must visit for the times when you decide to
take a trip to self-discovery or just ‘trip’ for that
matter.

Best Time: Throughout the year

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8. Varkala, Kerala - The hidden

treasure of Kerala

4.5 /5

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Known For : Water Sports in Varkala
Varkala Beach Edava Beach

Kerala is known for its churches and

backwaters, but this is the unexplored and non-
commercial side of the state. The Varkala Beach
is home to a large number of expats and hippies
and is a known haven for getting ‘trippy’. No one
will disturb you here because no one cares; and
for those hunger pangs later, you can head to
the shacks or cafes. So, find a corner on the
spectacular beach, maybe under one of those
tall palm trees and drift away in your world while
listening to some serene trance music.

Best Time: Throughout the year

25 Varkala A!ractions

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9. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu - The

Princess of Hill Stations

4.4 /5

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Known For : Green Valley View (Suicide

Point) Kodaikanal Lake Bear Shola
Falls

One of Tamil Nadu’s favourite misty hill stations,

this place is known for drawing the hippie
crowd, especially sometime during the month of
September. It’s the perfect place for a quiet
getaway, and the weather is a great plus for a
peaceful holiday. If rave is what you’re looking
for, you can head to Vattakanal and rave all
night at those surreal parties. Look around for a
bit, and you’ll see the ‘calmness’ that this place
is famous for. It’s exactly what a hippie would
want; see it and then believe it.

Best Time: September to May

35 Kodaikanal A!ractions

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10. Rishikesh, U!arakhand - Yoga

Capital of the World

4.3 /5

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Known For : Rafting in Rishikesh

Lakshman Jhula Triveni Ghat

The yoga capital of the world has much more

than just that; this place will be what you want it
to be. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas,
this place in Uttarakhand is where you should
be if you just want to chill out and let go of the
world. This place has many faces to it – yoga
ashrams and cafes sprouting side by side,
every other day. Mostly rife with foreign
tourists, Rishikesh is where you’ll see hippies
smoking with the ‘cool’ holy men; that’s
Rishikesh for you.

Best Time: Throughout the year

53 Rishikesh A!ractions

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11. Gangtok, Sikkim - The Gateway to

Sikkim

4.4 /5

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Known For : Nathula Pass MG Road,

Gangtok Tsomgo Lake

Nestled in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas, this

sleepy little city is the capital of Sikkim. This
tranquil delight has the most blissful scenic
landscapes with the intimidating Kanchenjunga
ranges booming in the vicinity. The serenity
that clouds the place attracts a large crowd of
hippies which is very visible in their yoga pants,
coloured hair and not to forget the marijuana t-
shirts! So come here and experience one of the
best ‘trips’ you’ve ever had.

Best Time: Throughout the year

33 Gangtok A!ractions

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12. Mawlynnong, Shillong

4.3 /5

Blessed with an enchanting aura and a

fascinating culture, this small village is enclosed
in Meghalaya or ‘the abode of clouds’. True to
its name, the region is known for its cotton
candy clouded skies and beautiful scenery. It is
also known to be the cleanest village in Asia.
The serene atmosphere in this little hamlet is
perfect for your hippie self to plop yourself in a
remote corner and connect with nature in the
truest sense.

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13. Idukki, Kerala - Eco-village in the

western ghats

4.6 /5

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Known For : Murikkady Hill View Park

Kulamavu Dam Idukki Arch Dam

The little hippie village of Dharamkot is located

near Dharamshala and Mcleodganj and is less
visited by tourists. Popular as the Yoga Village,
it is home to the Dhamma Shikhara Vipassana
Meditation Centre and Tushita Buddhist
Meditation Centre. It is also the base for some
popular treks in the region like Triund trek and
Indrahar Pass trek.

Best Time: Throughout the year

38 Idukki A!ractions

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14. Va!akanal, Kodaikanal

Vattakanal near Kodaikanal is a charming little

hill station in the Western Ghats. At a height of
about 2011 m and towards the western edge of
Tamil Nadu, Vattakanal is a small hamlet at a
distance of about 7-8 km from Kodaikanal. In
Tamil, ‘vatta’ suggests circle whereas ‘kanal’
translates to the forest. Vattakanal is popular
among tourists from Israel and that can be seen
in the overall hippie vibe of and the food served
in cafes.

Timings : 24 hrs

Time Required : 1 - 2 days

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

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15. Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

The little hippie village of Dharamkot is located

near Dharamshala and Mcleodganj and is less
visited by tourists. Popular as the Yoga Village,
it is home to the Dhamma Shikhara Vipassana
Meditation Centre and Tushita Buddhist
Meditation Centre. It is also the base for some
popular treks in the region like Triund trek and
Indrahar Pass trek.

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So, there you go. Next time you visit these

places, don’t forget to chill! Happy
travelling!

This post was published by Deepika

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