Experience monsoon moods on these scenic Goan routes

Roxanne D'silva & Rohan Fernandes

SATTARI

Sattari taluka in Goa turns beautifully green in the monsoon. One can drive to Satrem village and enjoy its myriad waterfalls inside the forests.

Sattari Goa| Monsoon in Goa| Monsoon| long drive in Goa| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

PARODA

This road leading to the Chandreshwar Bhootnath temple at Paroda, some 26 kms from Margao, offers some of the most mesmerising views on the way uphill.

Shree Chandreshwar Temple| Bhootnath Temple Road| Monsoon Goa| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

CORJUEM-ALDONA

Drive on Goa's first cable-stayed bridge this monsoon and soak in the vast expanse of greenery and the Mapusa river below.

Corjuem Goa| Monsoon mood| Monsoon in Goa| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

OLD GOA

Old Goa's backwater routes are scenic throughout the year. But the monsoon season calms the soul.

Goa monsoon| Monsoon diary| Monsoon mood|Old Goa| | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

VERNA

This open road in Verna comes alive with lush greenery around during the monsoon season. This route connects Verna to the historic village of Loutolim.

Goa|Monsoon mood |Goa monsoon|Verna overhead tank | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

COTIGAO

Take this old road (earlier highway) in Canacona taluka which passes the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a nature-lover's delight in the monsoon.

Goa monsoon|Monsoon things |Mondoon moods| scenic routes|lonqg drive | Photo : Rohan Fernandes

BAINA

Driving in the monsoon on the Baina flyover overlooking the Arabian sea feels like romance. Take a drive for sure!

long drive |Varanapuri - Sada flyover| Monsoon vibes| South Goa |

CHORLA GHAT

This nature destination has some of the best viewpoints and seasonal waterfalls along the way. The drive can be tricky during the monsoon, but the weather won't disappoint.

Chorla Ghat| Monsoon in Goa| Monsoon season| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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