This is not just ordinary Goa'n market which you'll find near all the beaches. It's different in many aspects and that's what makes Ingo's a must visit in Goa!
Note: A fun filled *Saturday* since it's a
'Saturday' Night market. Do plan your visit accordingly.
Located in
Aprora (Near Baga and Calungate beach), this one is not difficult to find. The market is situated in a huge open area with ample parking space, sometimes it's a bit difficult to find the spot because of the heavy rush... The parking and entry is free (there are guards and metal detectors on all the entry gates).
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| Entry Gates |
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| Yes, It's a drug free zone :) |
We stopped at Ingo's for a quick detour but ended up spending the whole evening there!
A little history first:
The market was started in the 70's by a German guy called
Ingo. Anyone was allowed to pay up and open a shop. Started as a low key affair where people used to collaborate to open small shops and trade along with enjoying their beers, this has now become a phenomenon in Goa.
What all is here?
In simple words --
Shop + Eat + Enjoy!
Shop-o-holic
A variety of shops and stalls where all kinds of stuff is available at great bargain. Also, other than that we found a lot of unique stalls by the foreigners. The designs are good and unique, & also at a good bargain!
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| A maze of numerous such lanes make the market. |
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| A lot of foreigners can be seen here. |
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| Some nice artifacts I saw there... |
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| Puppets... |
Interesting Fact: Almost every local Goa'n shopkeeper there speaks fluent Russian! We were amazed by their communication skills. An owner of one of the shop told me that there are a lot of night schools in Goa teaching Russian (almost everyone learn it as approximately 80% of the tourists in Goa are from there).
If you are skillful, there is a lot of scope of bargaining..!
Food Food!
There is a dedicated space reserved for the food stalls... and we found a mix of all the international cousines being served there. All the best restaurants have a stall there... A great place to try out all the different cousines at one place!
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| Yes! |
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| The food Stalls..! |
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| Kebabs.. Burrito's... |
And the Fun!
Music is everywhere. There is a stage in the middle of the market where many visiting artists from all over the world perform. There are lot's of performances which can't be missed. There is a seating area and a bar around the stage (which is most occupied all the times). We saw some awesome jam sessions and performances by a visiting Dutch couple...
There are a couple of restaurants with a dance floor (and a DJ) also.
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| Photo booth... tag along in FB! |
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| The live performance... |
Ingo's is definitely a fun filled evening. Try reaching there early (by 5-6PM) to get the most of it!
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