Goa in October
October is a great time to visit Goa as the monsoon season is over. Further you can be sure to miss the rainy days that you may have in September. The average temperature ranges from 28 to 32 degrees centigrade.
Firstly no more choppy sea so you can enjoy the whole day at the beach. But more importantly it is great weather conditions for swimming and sunbathing. The sea temperature is about 30 degrees centigrade which is nice and warm. Great for a beach holiday in Calangute, Palolem beach and Agonda beach.
The shacks are beginning to open once again in mid October in Goa.
The tourist season starts in earnest from mid November. Therefore there are bargains to be had if you book in October. Hotel and shack prices are cheaper than the peak tourist season in November.
Bag yourself a bargain
a hippie outfit and a colourful hammock at Palolem beach side market
Visit Reis Magos Fort
The fort is situated at the narrowest stretch of the Mandovi river. It almost faces the capital city Panjim, This Fort is surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typical Portuguese turrets.
Have a flutter at the offshore Casino in Goa in October
The casino environment and gaming is awesome, playing several games likes Black Jack, Roulette etc
Paid about 3500 rupees per person. This included buffet dinner and 8000 rupees tokens to play with.
Visit Shree Nagesh Maharudra Temple At Nageshi – Ponda, Goa
The Hindu Goans worship Nagueshi or Nagesh a form of Lord Shiva The temple lies in verdant surroundings in the Ponda district of Goa. The Nagueshi Temple is at its original place and was not moved unlike other Hindu temples of Goa. which were shifted out of the Velha Conquistas
Visit a spice plantation with exotic spices and herbs
Tour guide provides details about the various spice plants on the farm.some of the spices include cinnamon, lemon grass, betel nuts ,cashews and pepper plants
Enjoy watersports at Colva and Baga
To say nothing of a delicious Goan prawn curry at Martin’s corner.
Absolutely superb Goan seafood -would recommend their amazing Goan sausage pulao,
pork chops fried with Goan spices, fried pomfret and caramel pudding
Meanwhile get away from the crowds by visiting tranquil Majorda beach settings.
Enjoy the breathtaking view of Dudhsagar Fall
Take a jeep from nearby Mollem village which only operates from October to March. late October is probably the best time to visit by jeep (soon after the monsoon)
It is too dangerous to use jeeps in the monsoon as the river crossings and waterfall can swell to dangerous levels, due to the unpredictable amount of rainfall in the Ghats in monsoon.
Last but not least visit Basilica de Bom Jesus in Old Goa
Uniquely it holds the incorrupt body of St Francis Xavier. Also visit and admire the church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Panjim
Pros of visiting Goa in October
There are fewer tourist at the beach and therefore no jostling for a sun bed
Hotels, bars, restaurants, shacks are cheaper as the official season is still 4 to 6 weeks away
River rafting on Mhadei river and other beach water sport activities are available soon after the monsoon.