Top 9 Places In India With Hippie Vibes For Laidback Travelling

by Mallika Khurana
Top 9 Places In India With Hippie Vibes For Laidback Travelling

India has been impacted by the hippie movement and its culture for many years. They are still exemplifying the Indian definition of the free spirit! Therefore, if you want to experience “hippie-dom,” you have come to the right place. The tranquil and energetic vibes of these places will put you into a trance. 

Top 9 Hippie Destinations In India

1. Goa

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Naturally, this is the first hippie vacation. You can get lost in a trance or the well-liked psychedelic music in this region known for its stunning beaches. No matter which beach you’re on, you’ll naturally start dressing like a hippie here. Anjuna and Vagator are known for their all-night raves.

Best time to visit: October to March

2. Kasol

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If not to the beaches, you can also visit the Himalayas. If you wish to participate in the rave scene, the Parvati Valley ought to be your home base. Take a bus up to the hills, go into any cafe, turn on your favourite trance and electronic music, and liven the place up. 

Best time to visit: October to June

3. Hampi

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It belongs to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, and for good reason. But don’t be misled into thinking that this is just another touristy, historically rich destination; it is much more than that. All of that is true, but this gorgeous, rocky land is also filled with hippies dancing.

Best time to visit: October to March

4. Varanasi

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This vibrant, spiritual region is one of the original hippie hotspots in India. The saints and sadhus smoking their chillums in endless lines are a testament to the concept of moksha (liberation); if you become friendly with them, they may even offer you one! 

Best time to visit: October to March

5. Gokarna

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Wall art and the town’s well-loved beachside shacks adorn this uncomplicated, unspoiled beach town. Except for a few beaches, the location is desolate, quiet, and uninhabited. That’s what a trippy tourist like you would want, right?

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

6. Almora

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This small town in Uttarakhand has a name that conjures up a magical realm that is cut off from the outside world. It is popular among hippies because of “Crank’s Ridge,” a hill that is just above Almora. This location, also referred to as “Hippie Hill,” has the vintage appeal of the 1960s and 1970s, which explains why nirvana seekers adore it so much.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

7. Varkala

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Kerala is well-known for its temples and backwaters, but this is the undiscovered and undeveloped side of the state. Numerous hippies reside in Varkala Beach, which is renowned as a place to experience “trippy.” Find a quiet spot on the magnificent beach, perhaps under one of the towering palms, and lose yourself in your own thoughts while listening to some peaceful trance music.

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

8. Kodaikanal

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This location is renowned for drawing the hippie set and is one of Tamil Nadu’s favourite misty hill stations. It’s the ideal location for a peaceful vacation, and the weather is also very accommodating. You can spend the entire night raving at those bizarre parties in Vattakanal if that’s what you’re after. 

Best time to visit: September to May

9. Rishikesh

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The world’s centre for yoga offers much more than that; this place will fulfil your expectations. If you want to unwind and let go of the outside world, head to this area of Uttarakhand, which is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. Yoga ashrams and cafes are constantly sprouting next to one another in this area, giving it many different faces. 

Best time to visit: Throughout the year

Which among these destinations are you planning to visit?

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