As the Indian monsoon season gets underway, Goa turns into a totally different paradise that most tourists don't know about as they spend the summer in the sunshine state. 

Monsoon in Goa is known to be a time of fertility, abundance, and joy. The state celebrates its unique cultural roots through festivals that blend Christian, Hindu, and tribal traditions and that is what makes this time of the year absolutely unique for every tourist who loves culture.

Sao Joao Festival (June 24)
Marking the nativity of St. John the Baptist, the Sao Joao Festival is one of Goa’s most anticipated monsoon celebrations. Young men leap into wells, ponds, and streams—a tradition rooted in joy and abundance. Locals don vibrant copels (floral wreaths), sing traditional songs, and parade colorful floats, transforming the villages into buzzing hubs of merriment. For visitors, it offers a rare window into Goa’s deep-rooted faith and sense of community.