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| Spice
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| The spice plantations in Goa
are situated in the Ponda region and are quite
popular as a major tourist attraction. The plantations use organic
methods of cultivation and farming and are known to produce
many of Goa's fantastic aromatic spices.
At the spice plantations in Goa one can explore the fields
and the farms. A guide is known to explain about all the spices
and plants also tell about their medicinal properties. One
can also see men climbing Betel Nut trees which are very tall
and how they maintain a balance whilst plucking betel nut
fruits from those swaying trees.
The spice plantations are known to be managed by people who
excel in the technical know how of farming spices and who
have comprehensive knowledge. Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg,
vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, chillies, coriander, betel nut
palm are some of the spices one will find at the plantation.
Tropical fruits such as Custard apples, Papaya, Bananas, Pineapples,
Citrus fruits etc are also grown here.
Apart from the spices and the tropical fruits at the plantations
one can also get to see a variety of species of birds that
have been sighted within the plantation. These include cuckoos,
koel, cousals, owls, maina, horn bills, pittas, parrots, large
eagles and many more.
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| Savoi Spice Plantation: |
This spice plantation is located at a distance
of around 10 kilometers from Ponda. The main spices grown here
are cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, basil, nutmeg
and pepper plantations. The cashew distillation unit is an added
attraction here. Savoi Plantation has a very rustic decor. Take
a guided tour of the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, ginger,
basil, nutmeg and pepper plantations and the cashew distillation
unit. Return to a buffet of Goan Saraswat cuisine at Savoi Plantation's
Sadafuli Restaurant. Starters like fried mussels bring on a
buffet lunch of bread, rice, prawn and vegetable curries, chicken
xacuti, fried fish, stuffed crabs, kismur, pickle, sol kadi,
yoghurt and fresh fruit. One can also stay in the farmhouse
here.
Location:
Savoi Verem is off NH4A, 13 km down NH4A from Old Goa, Turn
left at Banastarim to Marcela, from where the farm is 6 km away. |
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| Tropical Spice Plantation: |
Tropical Spice Plantation also has cashew and
areca plantations, apart from spices and medicinal plants like
aloe vera and neem. After a guided tour, go boating on the lake
if you're here between October and April. Here too you can relish
authentic Goan cuisine. Lemon grass tea, beer and feni are on
offer to wash down the fish and chicken curries. But the speciality
of the chef here is mixed veg kurma.
Location:
Keri, 6 km from Ponda and 6 km from Mahalsa Temple at Mardol.
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| Abyss: |
At Abyss, also in Savoi Vernem, an Ayurvedic
doctor takes you on a tour of the medicinal plants, fruit and
betelnut gardens. They also offer Ayurvedic massage here. Chef
prepares a veg lunch every day, but you can call ahead and request
fish or non-veg. Banana halwa and gulab jamun are excellent.
This spice plantation is located on high mountains amidst stunning
surroundings near Ponda. Many tourists visit the Abyss spice
plantation as it is famous for the medicinal herbs that are
grown over here on a large scale.
Location:
Sai Farm, Savoi Verem, Ponda.
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| Sahakari Spice Farm: |
Located at a distance of just 2 kilometers from
Ponda, the Sahakari spice plantation is famous for its farms
and grows many fruits. One of the most unique spices grown here
is vanilla. The farm is spread over 130 acres and also has two
small streams flowing right through.
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| Sahakari Spice Farm is situated
amidst lush green surroundings at Curti. The taluka of Ponda
in which it is located, is extremely popular amongst tourists
for its rich cultural heritage and magnificently designed places
of worship. This Spice farm adds to the variety of tourist destinations
that Ponda has to boast of.
A place for relaxation under the dense forest cover, an aroma
of a variety of genuine spices coming from the trees grown
around the farm, lots of knowledge, guidance on the tupe of
species and treatment for various diseases, sumtuous lunch
in traditional Goan style, and other modes of entertainment,
all this and more to add to a cherishable day atSahakari Spice
Farm.
As you move deeper into this site, you will discover the health,
wealth and wonders of nature that this farm is endowed with
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