Join me as I explore the hidden, lush rainforests of the Western Ghats, discovering a different side of Goa that comes alive during the monsoon. From Chorla Ghats in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, we dive into the world of herping, searching for amphibians, reptiles, and anything else I can capture with my macro lens. One memorable experience on this trip was witnessing the bioluminescent fungi of the Mycena genus. In complete darkness, the forest glowed in patches, with twigs and leaves emitting a soft, fluorescent light - an incredibly rare natural phenomenon. I also photographed the Malabar pit viper, a snake endemic to the Western Ghats. The highlight of the trip was capturing rare footage of Malabar gliding frogs during their mating ritual. I watched three males trying to mate with one female and the creation of a foam nest. This unique behaviour was fascinating to observe and document - a first for me.