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A Peaceful Corner
of Paradise :
Have you ever wondered
where your powdered Cinnamon came from, and what is mace?. Are spices
for you small plastic bags with colourful powder? If 'yes' is your
answer, you should visit the Spice Plantations scattered around the
interior of Goa's beautiful rural landscape.
Goa
is a state which is gifted with incredible natural beauty from her
beaches and gently rolling hills to her Vegetation and Animal life.
The mild temperature
throughout the year and high rainfall favour great richness and a
variety of vegetation.
Traditional Goan
methods of organic farming are conducted here and crops like coconuts,
betel nuts, pineapples, different kinds of spices ad much more are grown
here. You can have a walk in the plantation with a local person briefing
you about the crops, roots and herbs.
One can also make a
few purchase of spice during the tour. After that, experience a typical
Goan Hindu Cuisine served in mud pits and banana leaves. Due to those
scenic landscape and the tranquil atmosphere, these Plantations are an
ideal place for those who want to forget the busy world they have left
behind.
Trekking the nature
walks are most recommended. You could stumble upon ancient groves with a
deity or two.
Observe interesting organic farming techniques. Orchids, anthuriums,
mushrooms, American Corn, Red Bell peppers, Cocum, Mango, Cashew and
many more varieties of vegetables are grown at most plantations.
Among the wellknown
plantations in the state are:
Pascoal
Farms: Set in the hills of the Mandovi
river is the Pascoal Spice Farm at Khandepar, rich in the abundance and
diversity of its plants.
Rustic
Plantation: This is a magnificient
countryside sanctuary of nearly 100 acres of rural farmland nestled in
the valley beneath the foothills of Western Ghats, situated in the north
east part of Goa.
Savoi
Plantation: Located near the village of
Savoi Verem, 10 km north of Ponda, is one of the oldest and largest
tropical spice plantations in Goa situated right on the banks of the
Mandovi River and is a treat to visit.
Abyss:
Also located near Savoi Verem, Abyss is set amidst sky-kissing mountains
with picturesque beautiful surroundings with hundreds of medicinal herbs
on the propertyy and is developed on organic farming basis.
Sahakari
Spice Farms: Situated 30kms away from
Panaji, and just 2 kms away from Ponda, this ideal tropical spice
plantation is spread across 130 acres with 2 tiny rivulets flowing
through it. The organic farm grows scores of local fruits and quite a
few exotic spices and crops including Vanilla.
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