Why you'll love to visit Goa's hinterlands in the monsoons

MONSOON SCENES

While Goa is famous for its sunny tropical beaches, the monsoon season — which is the off-season — renders beaches inaccessible due to rough seas, and so, lifeguards prohibit swimming due to safety reasons.

HINTERLANDS BECKON

With beaches off-limits, the monsoon is the perfect time to explore Goa’s lush hinterlands.

PICTURE PERFECT

Goa’s hinterlands turn lush and vibrant in the monsoon, with rolling green hills under moody skies — a refreshing and stunning sight to behold.

CHASING WATERFALLS

Come the monsoons, and Goa’s hinterlands burst into life with seasonal waterfalls — with most being accessible via scenic treks, others visible from the roadside.

BALI VIBES IN GOA

Goa’s hinterlands transform during the monsoons, with lush terraced paddy fields that look strikingly similar to Bali’s (Indonesia) famous rice terraces.

SEASONAL BEAUTY

During the monsoons, the Western Ghats and wildlife sanctuaries, nestled in Goa’s hinterlands, come alive with breathtaking beauty. These scenic spots attract many weekend visitors due to their picturesque views.

MARVELLOUS MOUNTAINS

Running along Goa’s eastern edge, the Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot, home to many endemic plant and animal species

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