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São João Well-Jumping Festival

Siolim, Goa, India

4.3 (0)

Overview

June 24th's monsoon madness — kopel flower crowns, feni toasts and young men leaping into wells and streams for St John the Baptist.

Why visit: Goa's most joyful rain ritual — the whole village gets wet.

Things to do

›Well jumps
›Kopel crowns
›Siolim boat procession
›Monsoon feasting

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Travel Information

Best time

Jun 24

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

1 day

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