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When one thinks of Goa, the first thing that comes to one’s mind are the pristine beaches along with the beguiling palm trees, golden sands, azure water and the cool sea breeze kissing your cheeks. But there is a lot more to this alluring small state and monsoon is the perfect time to re-discover the serenity of Goa in a completely different way.
There is absolutely no qualm that visiting the beaches of Goa are an ideal way to relax and rejuvenate but there are several other factors that could also lift your spirits in Goa like the serene natural beauty, the unending carpets of greenery, timeworn architectures and the mouthwatering cuisines. There is never a bad time to visit Goa. Every time you step on this hypnotic land, Goa will offer some of the most pleasant memories that will always stay engraved in your heart.
Enjoy the Rain: During the monsoon season there is something truly magical about Goa. The nature ornaments and the rain carry vigor and romance. Goa does not experience a huge influx of tourists during this season, but it is never completely isolated.
As experienced personally Monsoon is the perfect
time to visit Goa and click a lot of amazingly fresh photographs. If there's adventure on your mind then trekking is the best option to experience rainfall from the hilltops. Goa provides a lot of trekking options along the Western Ghats and the Karnataka Border.
Wildlife Sanctuaries: Monsoon is the best time to visit the wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa as they appear to be really alluring washed clean by the rains. Unlike other states in India, the wildlife sanctuaries in Goa are open all through the year unlike other wildlife sanctuaries and
national parks in India.
Some of the popular sanctuaries in Goa that are an absolute must visit during this season are Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, which is beautifully located in North Goa near Valpoi. This sanctuary houses a large number of Bengal Tigers and is soon set to become a Project Tiger Reserve. The next on the list is the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary followed by the Mollem National Park situated along the Goa and the Karnataka border.
Monsoon festivals of Goa: Visiting Goa during the monsoon season becomes all the more exciting with the several flamboyant festivals. One of the most popular
monsoon festivals of Goa is the Sao Joao.
It is witnessed that men of all ages jump into overflowing wells to retrieve gifts thrown in by the villagers, during this festival. This festival is generally celebrated in North Goa especially in Silolim. Another festival which is being celebrated during this season is the Bonderam festival on the Island of Divar which is celebrated as the rage of the villagers over the Portuguese system of resolving the land disputes. The island literally comes to life during the festival with a flag parade accompanied by a brass band and a traditional float parade.
Timeworn architectures of Goa: Goa’s most archetypal architectural form is likely its Portuguese style bungalow mansions with its iron made balconies, shady front, pillared entryways and huge inner patios. These constructions were done in early 18
th century as rewards to the wealthy Portuguese. There are many forts that dot the Goan coastline which were constructed soon after the 16
th century arrival of the Portuguese. Today these forts are the distinctive relics of the bygone age. Visit these relics
during your Goa Tour Package with the advantage of some of the picture perfect views during the monsoon season.
Enjoy the mouthwatering cuisines: People travelling to Goa usually have a tendency to think that food and drink in Goa means the well-known fish, curry, and rice and alcohol wise is the local made drink Feni.
This is the best combination one should definitely try, but the list of Goan cuisines does not end here. Goan cuisine is very different than any other cuisines in any part of India. They have many flavors and tastes with its vast treasure trove of culinary delicacies. It has a chilly hot, spicy and pungent taste. This time during your Goa Holiday Tour try out some of the fresh Sea food which is very popular in Goa. Apart from the fresh ones the dried and the salted fish are also very popular in some parts of Goa.
All in all, we highly recommend a monsoon vacation in Goa. For those who have been to Goa in season and not during the monsoons, please make a quick tour to this alluring small state of India. Goa is truly a magical place with a serene charm during the monsoon season.
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