Famous Five Goa Tourism Homestays
So, you think the rains and Goa tourism don't go together? What about witnessing the balmy Arabian Sea in a tempestuous avatar raging under the fury of the rain gods? Sounds melancholic? Okay, what about the fascinating sight of huge creamy looking foamy waterfalls cascading down in all their might or the parched landscape turning into an olive sea of greenery? Besides the enigma of nature, monsoon is another time when the jolly folks of Goa burst into festivities. Furthermore, this is when airlines and hotels dole out huge off season discounts. Perhaps the best part is that there are no huge crowds and Goa is at its virginal best. Easy to see, why so many honeymooning couples and other romantics prefer to visit God during the rains. Sounds tempting? Well, check out the charms of a Goa monsoon sojourn in more detail.
Mesmerising Jungles, Plantations, and Waterfalls
You just cannot resist the €call of the wild' during monsoons in Goa. The glory of woodlands like Mollem National Park, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary cannot be put into words. The colourful Flora and Fauna bursts forth with a new lease of life altogether. Similarly, the Savoi Spice Plantation and the huge glistening emerald paddy fields make the heart leap with joy. The rainfed Dudhsagar Waterfalls does full justice to its name €Sea of Milk' as do the other waterfalls such as Arvalem and Kesarval.
Sneak a Peek into Goan Culture
Monsoon also makes for a great time for an insight into Goa's culture. The fertility feast of Saint John the Baptist or Sao-Jao is one such festival, wherein festivities are maddeningly delightful. Some trivia here! People drop gifts into wells and men simply jump in the wells to retrieve the same. Similarly, the feast of Saint Peter and Paul, which is celebrated towards the end of June also makes for dazzlingly colourful cultural extravaganza. Yet another festival is the feast of St Peter celebrated with great aplomb by the fishing community in the month of July. Floating stages are put up on different rivers. These stages turn into venues of cultural festivals. If you are visiting in August, you may experience the festivities, which are part of the traditional Bonderam festival. Also known as the mini carnival, it is celebrated on Island of Diwar. Expect lots of street floats and live music. No less fascinating is Ganesh Chaturthi, when festivities turn into an extravaganza of fireworks, singing of Bhajans and Fugddis, and gala decorations.
A Little Tame Sightseeing
Monsoons also make for a lovely time for exploring the famed sightseeing attractions that Goa tourism is so well known for. As far as beaches go, at most, you can only look forward to a stroll or two far from the sea. However, due to the lack of crowds, you may leisurely check out Churches and cathedrals, temples, art galleries, museums, forts, and numerous other attractions dotting the landscape. On a clear day, it also makes great sense to go out on a family picnic to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls.
Mesmerising Jungles, Plantations, and Waterfalls
You just cannot resist the €call of the wild' during monsoons in Goa. The glory of woodlands like Mollem National Park, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary cannot be put into words. The colourful Flora and Fauna bursts forth with a new lease of life altogether. Similarly, the Savoi Spice Plantation and the huge glistening emerald paddy fields make the heart leap with joy. The rainfed Dudhsagar Waterfalls does full justice to its name €Sea of Milk' as do the other waterfalls such as Arvalem and Kesarval.
Sneak a Peek into Goan Culture
Monsoon also makes for a great time for an insight into Goa's culture. The fertility feast of Saint John the Baptist or Sao-Jao is one such festival, wherein festivities are maddeningly delightful. Some trivia here! People drop gifts into wells and men simply jump in the wells to retrieve the same. Similarly, the feast of Saint Peter and Paul, which is celebrated towards the end of June also makes for dazzlingly colourful cultural extravaganza. Yet another festival is the feast of St Peter celebrated with great aplomb by the fishing community in the month of July. Floating stages are put up on different rivers. These stages turn into venues of cultural festivals. If you are visiting in August, you may experience the festivities, which are part of the traditional Bonderam festival. Also known as the mini carnival, it is celebrated on Island of Diwar. Expect lots of street floats and live music. No less fascinating is Ganesh Chaturthi, when festivities turn into an extravaganza of fireworks, singing of Bhajans and Fugddis, and gala decorations.
A Little Tame Sightseeing
Monsoons also make for a lovely time for exploring the famed sightseeing attractions that Goa tourism is so well known for. As far as beaches go, at most, you can only look forward to a stroll or two far from the sea. However, due to the lack of crowds, you may leisurely check out Churches and cathedrals, temples, art galleries, museums, forts, and numerous other attractions dotting the landscape. On a clear day, it also makes great sense to go out on a family picnic to the Dudhsagar Waterfalls.