Exploring Goa’s hidden side: Assagao is a village that offers a totally different experience

“There are no shacks open?” The bewildered man sitting on the flight from Delhi to Goa sums up the confusion that a number of Indians – certainly most Delhiites – feel on a visit to the “city of fun” during the monsoon period. Used to a diet of shacks, cheap drinks, casinos and sandy beaches; the incessant rain and the fact that locals here advise long walks and quiet reflection is something that can come as a shock. As a result, a number of fellow travellers closet themselves away in five-star hotels, living on a diet of room service for a few days, before making the trip home. Goa thus becomes another holiday destination ticked off the checklist and talked about later to their friends at home. ‘Nothing special’ is the common refrain at this time.

Different Side to Goa

Such an attitude is a shame as it ensures that travellers miss out on exploring a very different facet of Goa. For this, Assagao – a tiny village located in the north of Goa – is one of the best places to visit if you are truly looking for something different. A one and a …read more