If you are at Goa-the party capital of India, it is hard to resist the temptation to immerse yourself in an experience to be enthralled and lift up your spirits. With an array of party places in Goa, the nightlife in the state is known for their unique setting, heart thumping music, savory delights and a basket of drinks to forget everything. You can indulge yourself in shaking a leg with friends or could let yourself be enchanted with the trance music playing in the backdrop sitting by the beach. With so much for everybody, Goan nightlife is a unique piece of thrill and adventure, an experience to remember for a lifetime and an exotic sojourn that will leave you craving for more every time.
Club Cabana
Perched atop a hill and popularly known as the ‘Nightclub in the Sky’, this amazing club can bring even the not-so-party-happy people on the dance floor. Be it ambience, food, drinks or music, Club Cabana gets a thumbs up in all departments. A swimming pool and Jacuzzi are major crowd-pullers, and its brightly neon-lit, multi-levelled dance floors are irresistible, to say the least.
Location: Arpora Hills
SinQ
One of the hippest and chic places in Goa, this party resort has everything a music lover could wish for. It’s an amazing nightclub with enticing lounges and a bar that will delight you with event nights, which turn this place into a super groovy party hub. Bonus: Since this place is easily accessible from all parts of Goa, you can easily get here and back no matter where you are staying.
Location: Candolim
Hill Top
If the thought of trance music drives you crazy, Hilltop should be your mecca! A cult location deserted by the day, the place takes on a new avatar by night with its neon-lit coconut groves. Famous as a hearty place for psychedelic trance lovers, you must not miss a party here if you want to experience the Goan vibe in its rawest form.
Location: Vagator Hill
Cohiba
Cohiba is a much-sought-after place for live music events and signature cocktails. New on the party front, Cohiba has gained quite some momentum and has carved a strong niche, given its ability to transport you to Havana with its Cuban flair. The music scene here switches from retro classics to the latest international hits.
Location: Sinquerim
Leopard Valley
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Think Goa and wilderness. Leopard Valley makes the most of this deadly combo—lasers, lights, DJ’s and a massive sound system in the middle of a jungle is an experience to cherish for a lifetime. The club is one of the biggest open-air arenas in India for music and party lovers who like to revel under the starlit night.
Location: Palolem-Agonda Road
The Silent Noise
Ever imagined a quirky party where you can’t hear the music but can see the crowd swaying? Well, silent noise parties have become quite a rage in Goa, and to experience this unique concept, you must head to The Silent Noise. All you have to do is plug in your headphones and put on your dance shoes to get lost in a world of dance and trance. You will hear everything from electro, funk to techno here!
Location: Palolem
The Pine Shack
When in Goa, do as the Goans do! Unwind yourself at a beach shack and see the place coming to life as the sun goes down. Although you will find good food and music at every other corner in Goa, shack parties have their own breezy charm. If partying in a crowd is not your thing, head to The Pine Shack to have a mini private party with your friends. Bonus: You can have a bonfire or a beachside barbeque to spice things up!
Location: Calangute
LPK Waterfront
The initials that stand for Love, Passion and Karma speak volumes about what this place has to offer, and it even has a centuries-old church in the backdrop. The best trance parties of Goa are hosted here, and the place has an exotic hippie vibe to it. When you are done partying the night away, you can lounge around on the beach here to unwind a bit.
Location: Bhatiwado, Nerul