The Pros and Cons of Visiting Goa in Monsoon Season

Goa the ultimate beach holiday and party destination turns into a fairyland in summers and dry winters when most of the travelers and tourists flock to the sandy beach shores between October and March. But how is it to visit Goa during monsoons? Or rather, is it even considered during rains, how do the climate and other miscellaneous costs affect you?

Here are some pros and cons, decide for yourself.

Luxury Monsoon Resorts –

South Goa has ample of exclusive monsoon resorts that offer a wide range of facilities and activities if you love to explore Goa in monsoons. As this is considered a off-season to visit Goa, tourist rush is minimal. So, most of the hotels and luxury resorts offer special monsoon packages at discounted rates.  Make up your mind and be ready to face the adventurous climate and be sure of the fact that you won’t be able to soak under the sun and sun bathe like usual. Goa is surrounded by cool palm trees and other wide range of tall trees that make it breezy, cold and fresh during monsoons. Create your Goa itinerary through itinerary maker .

Green Green Goa-

If you’re an avid nature admirer and a relentless traveler who loves to explore nature at its extreme best, come over to Goa in monsoon. Ample of greenery around, with the quite cold breeze free flowing around the silver sands of the beach is something which will feed your soul and mind. Anjuna, Calangute and Vagator even serve hot monsoon meals during day time for the travelers.

Bad rain days, make a Beach Holiday Troublesome –

When it rains in Goa, it pours. Literally. So, mostly tourists will guide you against going for those sea rides and other water sports. Mostly it is not advisable to get in the beach during monsoon as the tides are at their highest levels, hence, adventures like diving, water surfing, hover board surfing and swimming are amongst the things to avoid in Goa during monsoon.

Risky Living by the Beach During Rains-

Beach side stays get a bit difficult, the cold flowing winds and high tides can get ugly if it rains heavily and as the coastline is near to the sea, Goa has high risks of strong vibrant tides. Locals usually move away from the beach during monsoon, also other activities like boating and fishing are kept on hold till rains subside. Hence, holidaying in Goa during extreme monsoons is not a good idea though.

Well, but if you’re confused about things to do in Goa in monsoon, don’t fret. There are a numerous night clubs and music concerts that happen throughout the year. Go for it, and pick up a stay option to a nearby hotel. It is not mandatory to stay at beachside only whenever you visit Goa.

Other than this, Goa also hosts its local fair festivals and carnivals that are much more fun than any other fests. Experience the local charm of the pre-historic churches, sea food, local dishes and street shopping market. Make it a holistic living experience while you visit Goa, let it be in any time of the year. Try discovering something you never watched out for earlier. Goa also has some Portuguese churches and colonial style row houses in the bylanes, take a walk in these lanes and you’ll know Goa is much more than just a beach holiday destination.

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