Palolem to Anjuna

lowis · Feb 27th, 2006, 20:36

How long would it take to get from Palolem to Anjuna using a taxi? or can it be done by train fairly easily?

I am guessing the market is a must-see???

Anders · Feb 27th, 2006, 22:25

I would not go all the way from Palolem, you can buy the same trinkets in Palolem.

seventies'hippy · Feb 27th, 2006, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anders

I would not go all the way from Palolem, you can buy the same trinkets in Palolem.

Maybe but you can't buy the atmosphere,,,,,,,,,,
The Anjuna Flea Market is great for people watching. I've rekindled a couple of old acquaintences just by chance being there.

lowis, allow the best part of 3hrs to get up there. Or take a small bag for a couple of nights away, Bus to Panjim- Mapusa-Anjuna.

GoanCanuck · Feb 28th, 2006, 02:16

You will have to either take a taxi or the bus. The taxi cost will be quite a lot because a round trip from palolem to Anjuna is about 160 km. As far the bus is concerned you will have to first go to Margao and take another bus to Panjim. Get down and change to another bus which will take you to Anjuna. Total time should be about 3 hours.

Jamie11 · Feb 28th, 2006, 04:24

why dont you just hire a bike for the day?

Watson · Feb 28th, 2006, 06:04

My girlfriend and I were hanging in palolem for a few weeks and took the trip to anjuna. It is absolutely no propblem from paloloem. After a whole day at the flea market and a tripped ot nigt at a "goa" party we went bck to palolem (the taxi driver was waiing for us) It was a very scary scary trip back- but hey I was stoned and drunk so it was okish... hahaha

lowis · Feb 28th, 2006, 15:21

thanks for the info everyone.

Jamie11 - don't want to hire a bike becuase i got knocked off one last year and the memory of the pain is still too fresh!

so...anjuna - i have heard some people describe it as a 'techno' market i.e. full of raver's trinkets, drug paraphernalia and other items of questionable taste. is there more to anjuna than this? i prefer traditional markets to be honest and don't really want to go all the way to anjuna to look at homer simpson bongs, jesters hats and neon keyrings...i can look at these in Camden Lock!

comments would be much appreciated. thanks again!

kidsan · Feb 28th, 2006, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowis

thanks for the info everyone.

Jamie11 - don't want to hire a bike becuase i got knocked off one last year and the memory of the pain is still too fresh!

so...anjuna - i have heard some people describe it as a 'techno' market i.e. full of raver's trinkets, drug paraphernalia and other items of questionable taste. is there more to anjuna than this? i prefer traditional markets to be honest and don't really want to go all the way to anjuna to look at homer simpson bongs, jesters hats and neon keyrings...i can look at these in Camden Lock!

comments would be much appreciated. thanks again!

If you've got the time, anjuna market is definately worth a trip imho.
It's not all bongs and pipes, in fact this stuff only makes up a small percentage of the goods on offer. There's clothes, handicrafts, jewellery and lots of very tasty food. Yes, it's touristy but great for people-watching (i saw one of the most beautiful women i've ever seen there...she still haunts me!)
Kx

lowis · Feb 28th, 2006, 16:32

OK, so Anjuna could be worth a visit...So roughly how much would it cost to hire a driver for the day to take us to Anjuna from Palolem?

Can be bothered faffing around with the buses!

seventies'hippy · Feb 28th, 2006, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowis

i prefer traditional markets to be honest and don't really want to go all the way to anjuna to look at homer simpson bongs, jesters hats and neon keyrings...i can look at these in Camden Lock!

comments would be much appreciated. thanks again!

If you're in the area go to Mapusa market,It's open everyday (except sunday) though Friday is the busiest day, It's where the locals all come to sell their wares,,,,,,,,,,,

lowis · Feb 28th, 2006, 23:05

that sounds ideal seventies hippy! ta!

GoanCanuck · Mar 1st, 2006, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowis

OK, so Anjuna could be worth a visit...So roughly how much would it cost to hire a driver for the day to take us to Anjuna from Palolem?

Can be bothered faffing around with the buses!

Yeah hiring a taxi for the day would be the best thing to do. A Maruti van tourist taxi will cost you about Rs 1200 for a round trip from palolem to anjuna.

K53 · Mar 3rd, 2006, 09:29

Ask around at travel agents.....there's a couple of buses that leave from central points at Sernabatim Beach & Colva that take tourists very cheaply to the market as a day trip, leaving about 9am & getting back at 5pm.

I managed to find a few gems among the hippie tat & cheap mass-produced stuff, but it took thorough systematic searching. Lots of westerners have clothing & jewellery stalls & there are some talented people showing their wares, with some very original things, but you gotta look for them.

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Feb 28th, 2006, 15:21	#7
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	thanks for the info everyone. Jamie11 - don't want to hire a bike becuase i got knocked off one last year and the memory of the pain is still too fresh! so...anjuna - i have heard some people describe it as a 'techno' market i.e. full of raver's trinkets, drug paraphernalia and other items of questionable taste. is there more to anjuna than this? i prefer traditional markets to be honest and don't really want to go all the way to anjuna to look at homer simpson bongs, jesters hats and neon keyrings...i can look at these in Camden Lock! comments would be much appreciated. thanks again!

Feb 28th, 2006, 16:32	#9
lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	OK, so Anjuna could be worth a visit...So roughly how much would it cost to hire a driver for the day to take us to Anjuna from Palolem? Can be bothered faffing around with the buses!

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lowis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: london Posts: 69	that sounds ideal seventies hippy! ta!

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K53 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 86	Ask around at travel agents.....there's a couple of buses that leave from central points at Sernabatim Beach & Colva that take tourists very cheaply to the market as a day trip, leaving about 9am & getting back at 5pm. I managed to find a few gems among the hippie tat & cheap mass-produced stuff, but it took thorough systematic searching. Lots of westerners have clothing & jewellery stalls & there are some talented people showing their wares, with some very original things, but you gotta look for them.

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