Have you seen the Dona Paula jetty lately?

It's been more than 5 years since the Dona Paula jetty, in North Goa, closed for renovation, because of which tourists are unable to access it. | PICTURE COURTESY: SANDEEP DESAI

One can see that the flight of steps, leading to the scenic point on the top, is protected with the gates and railings so as to ensure the safety of visitors. | PICTURE COURTESY: SANDEEP DESAI

Trendy kiosks have now been set up on the pathway. However, these aren't open, nor have they been rented out to the small, local businesses that have been operating there for years, and sell their wares in stalls behind these kiosks. | PICTURE COURTESY: SANDEEP DESAI

Dona Paula is one of North Goa's scenic locations, and attracts large numbers of tourists every year. | PICTURE COURTESY: SANDEEP DESAI

During the monsoons, people come to Dona Paula to enjoy the splashing waves, which makes the location look stunning and very much like a movie scene. | PICTURE COURTESY: SANDEEP DESAI