Take a tour of the clouds on this Goan hill

Rohan Fernandes

VIEW FROM THE HILL

Monsoon views in Goa can blow you away with their beauty. Imagine, walking through a forest on a hill with plumes of cloud floating towards you. You can experience this in Goa.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MISTY DREAMINESS

Head to Siddhanath Hill in the village of Borim in Ponda taluka to wrap yourself in misty dreaminess . This small hill is also known as Siddhanath Parvat among the locals.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | Borim | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DRESSED IN CLOUDS

The views from the hill, especially in the rains, can take your breath away. From here, you can see a train of cloud chug across the horizon, some even pass through the hill.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill viewpoint | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TEMPLE ON THE HILL

And amidst this scenic surrounding of the hill, there is a quaint little temple of Siddhanath (Lord Shiva ), which looks more enchanting when covered in mist. The hill gets its name from this temple deity.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | Lord Shiva | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill temple | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

SCENIC DRIVE

People can easily reach the hill in their vehicle as it is well connected by road. The drive uphill is equally enjoyable with sweeping views of the mist-covered hills.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill | Borim | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MISTY ROADS

As you ascend towards the hill, the roads are covered with mist and it feels like you are driving through some hill station in the mountains.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | Misty points in Goa | Siddhanath Hill road | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FLOAT IN CLOUD

So, if its monsoon and you want to get the feel of a hill station in Goa, there's no better place to be in than Siddhanath hills, which takes you in the midst of clouds and abundant views.

Goa | Monsoons in Goa | highest viewpoint in Goa | Siddhanath Hill view | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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