Goa Spice Farms – Enhance some Flavor this monsoon

Goa India beaches are among the world’s best retreat destinations to relish your vacation. This monsoon, add some zing to your travel to Goa by visiting the Spice Farms. 

The Goa Spice Farms are tropical gardening plantations where varieties of spices are cultured for travel purposes. From betel nuts to bulk spices like pepper, nutmeg and chilies are cultivated in numerous spice farms across Goa.

These spice farms which are sited on the foothills of the Western Ghats, are situated at the eastern side of Goa. Nearly all spice farms offer an accompanied tour which would contain a traditional welcome and a welcome drink, visit of the spice farm and a traditional meal. Some also offer lodging conveniences for a complete experience.

Some Noteworthy Spice Farms in Goa are –

Sahakari Spice Farm - Sahakari Spice Farm is situated amongst lush green environs at Curti near Ponda. The Spice Farm is sheltered by thick timberland with a scent of the spices coming from the shrubs grown around everywhere in the farm. The farm provides awareness about diversity of spices and their remedial values.

Pascoal Organic Spice Village - Pascoal Organic Spice Village is enclosed by woodland and is located on the banks of river Khandepar. The Farm shelters three chief plantations of coconut, cashew and areca nuts, inter-planted with spices.

Savoi Plantation - Savoi Plantation is situated in the village of Savoi, 25 kms from the Panjim. Various tours are available which include a demonstrator of old-style beetle nut plucking and many more activities. The Farm serves old-fashioned Goan ‘Saraswat’ food served in mud vessels and banana leaf plates. 

So visit Goan Spice Farms this monsoon and explore a whole new biosphere. JiyoLife

Exquisite Travel this Rainy Season

The monsoon season is reaching its peak. To watch the country in monsoon is an ecstasy.  The whole nation rejoices when the rains arrive. From farmers to office-bearers and children, everybody applauds the cloudburst.

The rains mean something to everyone. Farmers will be able to cultivate the crops required to nourish its inhabitants, artists can use the rains as their muse, kids can splash everywhere in the rain puddles and couples can use it as their aphrodisiac. The country has a huge dependence on the rains for its fresh water supply. The rains definitely help many rivers & lakes to fill.

While some people might frown at the indication of a holiday in monsoons, there are several nature lovers who specially wait for the monsoon to arrive to fill their holiday books. Monsoon trips are expressly popular with environment lovers & honeymooners. 

Here are some places worth visiting this monsoon –

Goa – Goa is like a paradise during monsoon. The fresh fragrance of the soil and liveliness on the beach, it is a must visit for all travel enthusiasts. The Mollem National Park & Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary is stunning to visit during the rainy season. Furthermore, the quiet Mandovi River complements romance and love in your life.

Periyar National Park – Kerala – Known as the God’s Own Country, Kerala is marvelous during the rainy season. One of the National parks in the country which is open during monsoons is Periyar National Park in Kerala. The treks here are carried out entirely on boat, providing for an innovative experience of the brilliance in Kerala. It is believed that the state comes alive with enchanting fragrances and thick green flora during the monsoons.

Lavasa – The most recent hill station of the country, Lavasa is splendid during the monsoon. Lavasa holds lush green fields with small waterfalls and fairy-tale rainbows during the rains. Lavasa is home to an astonishing range of bamboo plantations which turn out to be even more richly green during the rains.

Manipur - Manipur also known as the ‘Switzerland of India’ lies in the deep junction of the northeast India. This gorgeous land is enclosed by Nagaland and Assam along with the international border with Myanmar. From composed lands to mysterious nature the place is filled with attention-grabbing moments. Read more on Manipur.