Goa Monsoon Travel

Every year with the onset of Monsoon season, Goa takes a break and goes for beauty therapy. It is the only time of year when Goa turns out to be a loner's paradise. Avid nature buffs who want to spend some solitary moments amidst the palm fringed beaches, love to visit Goa for an awesome monsoon vacation.

Every year with the arrival of Monsoon, Goa unveils a completely different look. Each drop of rain, first satisfies the thirsty earth and then cleanses all her dirt. So, that our Mother Nature gets ready to welcome her guests. Lush greenery and exotic flowers blooming all around the state, catapult the natural charm of Goa to another level. Not only Mother Nature, even the local Goan people dress up in new attires to celebrate the joy of Monsoon season.
Monsoon is the time when the beaches take a backseat and other beautiful attrACTIONs of Goa surface to display their charms. Apart from regular sightseeing options like the churches and museums, monsoon in Goa is the time to savour the nature's gift to the little state.

While enjoying incessant rain, vacationers can also some engage themselves in various other activities. For instance, holidaymakers can explore the diverse flora and fauna of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that dot Goa such as Mollem National Park, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Rains turn these wildlife sanctuaries into a nature lovers' paradise with greenery and freshness all around.
Beside peeping into the Mollem National Park, travellers can also visit the imposing Dudhsagar Falls, located at the border of this national park. It is at its best during the monsoon as the water falls from a huge height with a cascading sound.
Another fantastic place to visit during monsoon in Goa is the Savoi Spice Plantation. A drive through the dense jungles and green hills from Ponda will take you to Savoi. Vacationers can also enjoy a beautiful evening boat cruise up the Mandovi river from Panaji.
Monsoon in Goa is the time for tourists, so it is all the more alluring for all those of you who want to enjoy some relaxing and leisurely moments with your loved ones together with exploring the lifestyle of local people. Apart from these attrACTIONs, monsoon season in Goa has some other charms. During this beautiful season Goa is all dressed up to celebrate vibrant festivals. The most famous festival of monsoon season is Sao-Joao (the fertility feast of Saint John the Baptist) which is celebrated in late June. The main attrACTION of this festival is the jumping of men into overflowing village wells to recover the feni bottles.

Another monsoon festival is Bonderam flag festival which is held in the late August. The venue for this colorful carnival like festival is tiny Divar Island, off the coast from Panaji.

So, if you are looking for a vacation and are not really sure where to go, then come to Goa. Goa in Monsoons is a unique experience which you will definitely enjoy.