Monday, August 8, 2011

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

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