Monsoon in Goa: Why North Goa is Worth Visiting
Most people think of Goa as a fair-weather destination, a place you visit in December when the beaches are dry, the sun is out, and the parties are in full swing. But ask anyone who has actually spent a rainy season here, and they will tell you a different story. Monsoon in Goa has its own personality altogether, one that is quieter, greener, and in many ways far more beautiful than the crowded winter months. If you have never seen North Goa between June and September, you are genuinely missing one of its best sides. The rains transform the landscape almost overnight. The red laterite soil that looks dusty and dry for most of the year turns a deep, rich colour, and the hills around Anjuna, Chapora, and Vagator go from brown to a lush, almost tropical green within weeks. Waterfalls that don't exist for the rest of the year suddenly appear in the Western Ghats a short drive away, rivers swell, and the entire coastline takes on a moody, dramatic look that photographers and travell...
