5 Spice Plantations in Goa

1) Tropical Spice Plantation

Tropical Spice Plantation located in Keri offers the perfect setting for you to soak in a pure unadulterated nature. It will refresh your senses and make you feel a part of nature. The guests are welcomed in a traditional way by offering Aarti, Kumkum and a garland of flowers. Then a herbal tea is served and there after a healthy and nutritious food is served on a banana leaf (traditional manner). The guide will go along with you on the walk around the plantation, and will also give you information on the various spices and their medicinal values. You can see spices like Black pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Chillies and Coriander.

2) Savoi Spice Plantation

Savoi plantation is one of the oldest tropical plantations in Goa. A number of fruits, vegetables and spices are grown with immense love and care. It has an intercropping of spices with coconut, betel nut, and banana and pineapple plantation. On arrival the guest are been served with traditional snacks and drinks. A guided and informative tour of the plantation is given to every guest. After the tour is over the guest are been served homemade traditional food. It is a perfect place for bird watchers as well. Guests are also offered with fresh fruits and veggies which are grown organically in the plantation.

3) Pascoal Spice Village

The Pascoal Spice Village is located near the village of Khandepar on the National Highway, a few kilometres from Ponda city. A wide variety of spice plants and cash crops are grown here. The spice farm is perfect for nature lovers and farmers. The farm has several guided tours with knowledgeable locals, followed by a mouth-watering home-cooked lunch. The farm also houses over 2500 species of plants that include medicinal herbs.

4) Rustic Plantation

Rustic Plantation is situated on the extreme North-East of Goa at Dongurli village, Thane, Valpoi, Sattari. Situated in the North east part of Goa, a magnificent countryside sanctuary of nearly 100 acres. It is a rejuvenating experience of a lifetime. It is a must place for the nature and plantation lovers. It aims to be close to the nature it is the gateway one looks for.

5) Sahakari Spice Farm

Sahakari Spice Farm is situated amidst lush green surroundings at Curti in Goa. It is a place for relaxation, with variety of genuine spices coming from the trees grown around the farm. Lot of knowledge is given and medicinal use of the spices are been shared by the tour guide. Later after the tour the other modes of entertainment is the traditional Goan style food. Truly delicious!