Mesmerising Goa in Rains

Goa, India’s smallest state is also probably India’s most famous and richest. Best known for its beaches and everything associated with beaches, Goa is a place that defines freedom for most youngsters. Many concerts happen in Goa, and most foreign tourists make sure to visit Goa when they are in India. For Indians too this is a favourite vacation destination. Great food, drinks and picturesque views by the beach are the highlights of being in Goa.

Romancing the Goa in Monsoon, Batim (photo Courtesy: parrikar.com)

Goa though, is more than just beaches; it lies tucked deep in the Western Ghats, and has all the richness of a tropical rainforest. Goa is a biodiversity hotspot. Nature lovers can go trekking or visit wildlife sanctuaries such as the Bondla Wildlife sanctuary. The Dr. Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is here in Goa too. Safaris or walks through these forests will allow you to spot birds, see sambars, wild boars, and more. 

Let it Rain, Goa (Photo Courtesy:bigpictr.com)

Beach's during the monsoon in Goa (Photo Courtesy: photonewsinworld.blogspot.in)

 Goa also has a rich history; it is a former Portuguese colony and so has remnants of the Portuguese culture, such as churches built in Portuguese architectural style. Many of the historical monuments in Goa are sites of world heritage architecture.

The monsoon rains arrive early in June and continue to pour down until September. The rains are respite from the heat that gets almost unbearable just before the season hits, around May. During the monsoons, the beaches are blurred, making it look as though the ocean and the sky are one and the greenery comes alive. One of the tallest waterfalls in the country, in fact, one among the 100 highest waterfalls in the world - the DudhSagar waterfall which is in Goa, takes on a fuller form. The name of this waterfall literally translates to ‘Sea of Milk’, so known because of how milk-white it looks in its descent.

A Railway Trek to Dudhsagar Fall ,Goa(Photo Courtesy: bharatmoms.com)

Dudhsagar Fall, The World's Most exquisite falls (Photo Courtesy: shivkirantourism.com)

The Sea of Mils (Photo Courtesy: bharatmoms.com)

 While Goa sees fewer tourists during the monsoons because the beaches generally become dirty and one cannot maintain shacks by them, there are those who come for the western Ghats tour of Goa’s rich biodiversity. Take advantage of the lack of crowds on the beaches of Goa, since during the rains, there are few tourists and one can explore this haven uninterrupted. Watching the rain dance with the sea with a steaming cup of tea in your hand is a feeling unparalleled. Goa is now being marketed by the government as a place that can be visited during the monsoons and hotels nowadays are offering monsoon holiday packages too.

Don’t think of Goa only during summers and winters. Consider going there during the monsoons to experience mesmerizing Goa in the rains. Take any of the Goa flights and make a memorable trip of Goa in the rains.