5 Most Instagramable Hidden Gems In Goa To Explore This Monsoon

When the monsoon winds blow on the western coast, Goa bids farewell to its sunny and partying image and takes a plunge into an eccentric, emerald-coloured land of mystery. As the famous beaches of Goa witness tidal waves and closed bars, the interior parts of Goa become full of clouds, thundering waterfalls, and greenery. For all tourists who seek the poetic part of Goa's monsoon rains, getting off the tourist track proves to be the best option. In case you wish to add surreal pictures of Goa that are not seen by all tourists to your Instagram grid, the following are the top five Instagram-worthy locations.

Most Instagramable Hidden Places In Goa To Explore This Monsoon

Here are five most Instagrammable places to explore in Goa this monsoon.

1. Cabo de Rama Fort Cliffside

Cabo de Rama Fort, built on a towering cliff in South Goa, gives you that stunning view where the mighty Arabian Sea crashes against the rugged rocky cliff face. Come rain season, the stone walls of the fortress are covered in moss, while the wilderness is a radiant neon green. It’s not just the interior of the fortress that will get your Instagram followers hyped up; it’s all about the rugged trails outside the fortress where you can take a stunning silhouette photo against the dramatic monsoon clouds and crashing waves below.

2. The Palm-Lined Lanes of Divar Island

Visiting the island of Divar can be done only through a journey on a romantic government ferry, soaked by the rains, which comes out of Old Goa. It is an island that consists of nothing but bare winding roads, surrounded by lush green fields, old Portuguese houses, and gigantic coconut trees that bend due to the wind of the rains. Hire a classic scooter or bicycle and take a photo of this road, right in the middle of this bare, tree-lined road.

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3. Chorla Ghat Mist Points

This area, which lies at the junction of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra states, turns into a true land of clouds during the monsoons. The winding mountain roads are bordered by the lush tropical jungle of the Western Ghats. At every twist and turn of the road, one finds vantage points where the valleys below disappear under a cover of low clouds and waterfalls spring forth suddenly from the rock faces above. Such a view, foggy and panoramic, of either a vehicle or a traveller perched on the edge of the green valleys would be reminiscent of Scotland, not Goa.

4. Tambdi Surla Temple and Waterfall Trail

Inside the wildlife sanctuary of Bhagwan Mahavir lies the 12th-century Tambdi Surla Temple, which is the oldest standing temple structure in Goa. Constructed from dark basalt stone, the stunning Kadamba architecture creates a striking contrast amidst the greenish neon jungle that surrounds it. Behind the temple lies the nature trail that takes one inside the jungle to the Tambdi Surla waterfall. Creating an image that contrasts the ancient black-stone temple with the rain-laden jungle makes for an interesting experience away from the stereotypical beach-goer’s paradise of Goa.

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5. The Mangrove Creeks of Chorao Island

Chorao Island, which has the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, is a mystery of dense mangrove trees and quiet backwaters. As the monsoon season arrives, there is an increase in the amount of water, and the swamps become mysterious waterways due to the reflective quality that they possess. Taking yourself out on a kayaking tour during the monsoon season will provide you with an experience of sailing quietly under the arched mangrove trees. Enjoy eye-level views from the bow of your brightly colored kayak moving through the green water.

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