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.
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