People often visit Goa keeping in mind the 'On season' that falls between October to March and the beautiful state witnesses maximum amount of tourists receipts in this period. I also used to think the same and once traveled the goan land in October but at that time the last shoot of monsoon was little bit active and i relished its magical rains.
Sometimes the rain comes so heavily that even if you may have an umbrella and a raincoat, there is no guarantee that they can save you from being wet. Shrieking winds might blow off your umbrella and your raincoat become feeble to save you from strong rain drops. I smelt the fragrance of nature in the form of winds, rains, lightning and roaring waves. The area was just awesome and i wish to be there again.
after that brief experience i planned to visit Goa in the monsoon season and did the same next year in the month of August. One can't forget Goan monsoon in his life if he visit the state in July or August. The mighty clouds come from the Arabian sea along with thunderous winds and pour its water on the rugged soil. The sea waves become quite restless and gain heights up to 10-12 feets easily. At that time all the watersports activities are stopped by the tourism department so as to avoid any misfortune.
I was staying in the Caranzalem area which is quite near to the famous Donapaula beach and approximately 10 K.M from the main Panjim city. Caranzalem area is very peaceful and has plenty of coconut trees that makes it lush green. There is a public park in the Caranzalem area that is merely 40-50 meters from the beach. Although the beach is not in the category of fame like those of Baga, Calangute, Colva etc but it is peaceful and devoid of mass tourism. one other famous beach close to Caranzalem is the miramar beach which is approx. 2-3 K.m far away. Let's see the video of Miramar beach.
There was a 'Thelewala' near the Caranzalem beach who used to make famous ' Vada Pav' and ' Mirch Pav' and people relish these dishes along with hot tea. I also tried the same and i swear that the taste was so awesome as not to be described. Season also make impact on the gastronomical choices and the taste of Vada Pav was more tasty in the monsoon season. See the vada pav in this image.
