The monsoons are around the corner. Are you ready for it?
The monsoons are possibly the best time to be in Goa. Sipping on chai and eating pakoras, the smell of wet mud around and the sight of lush greenery. It’s so romantic! But be warned, this year the monsoons are just around the corner – and as per the weather forecast for Goa, it’s going […]
The 5 best foods to eat during the monsoon season in Goa
The meteorology department has declared that the rains in Goa are likely to start between June 12 and 15 – that’s exactly a month from now. In the run-up to the monsoon season, Goan households are preparing for the rainy season in a number of ways. Rainproofing the roof, covering the balconies, but most importantly, […]
Drishti Issues Advisory for the Monsoon Months of June to September
After an extremely hot and humid summer, the monsoons have finally hit Goa. And as we all know, the monsoon months from June to September have to be heeded with caution. From driving on the roads to even visiting the beach, as tourists usually do, everyone needs to be extremely careful. For this reason, Drishti […]
South-west monsoons have hit Kerala and should reach Goa soon
It’s that time of the year again. When dark clouds race across the sky, the smell of petrichor fills one’s nose, and everything turns lush and green. The electricity also starts to fail more often than not. This marks the beginning of the south-west monsoons in Goa. These have already hit the state of Kerala […]
State-appointed lifeguard agency issues advisory for the Monsoon months
With moderate and heavy rains lashing various parts of Goa, Drishti Lifesaving, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency has issued a monsoon advisory instructing visitors to the beach not to venture into the sea during the monsoon months extending from June till the end of September. According to the MET department, the southwest monsoon has advanced […]
10 food items Goans crave during Monsoon
The rains are like a breath of fresh air. They bring us such a relieving experience between the fiery summers and the region of wintry gloom. Monsoons have arrived and the things that come to our mind are not only raincoats and umbrellas but more importantly food of this season. Simple yet appetizing food! Here is a […]
The lip-smacking monsoon mocktail
Let’s get to the point. We think mocktails are summer drinks meant to beat the heat, right? Well it’s the monsoon! And guess what? I stumbled on this rather warming non-alcoholic drink that helps get rid of the blues as well as bring out the warm bubbly you. For all die-hard Harry Potter fans, have you […]
Trip to Goa this monsoon
Goa is one of the most mesmerizing beach destinations in the world. And it is stupendous to get tanned in Baga or Candolim taking part in various water sports. However in monsoon, the long beach walks can become very icky; with sand and water sloshing under your flip-flops and the violent waves crashing on the […]
Goa Monsoon tips- Pussy cats & Puddles
The monsoon has well and truly hit Goa. The beautiful state has recorded 28 inches of rainfall so far, with Tuesday producing the heaviest shower. This day alone made up for 6 inches of the total. Actually the monsoon was delayed this year and only reached Goa on the 19th of June, after the pre-monsoon […]
Five festive reasons for you to visit Goa this monsoon
If you think monsoon is the worst season to make a trip to Goa? Think again. Here’s an insight to 5 grand festivals held in Goa during the rains. It will definitely make you think of visiting Goa this monsoon. 1.San Joao, 24 June Do you need a reason to get wet? Here is a great excuse. […]
