Say the word ‘Goa’, and the image that conjures up is that of miles of pale brown sandy beaches, mild waves hitting them and the countless rows of shacks doling out beers in stouts and mugs, glassfuls of ‘chai-tea’ and garlic naans to the holidaying hordes that colonize these beaches. Don’t be mistaken. We love a good, cold beer and it’s perfectly paired with that naan, but sometimes the experience gets a bit staid. If your adventure quotient is high and you want to explore the ‘other’ side of Goa, then this is the perfect trip. And no, we don’t mean only hinterland treasures. It’s about criss-crossing rivers, lakes and islands of Goa.