Why One Must Go For A Spice Tour In Goa?

Goa has always been the irremovable part of everyone’s travel list – be it Indians or foreigners. The soothing lifestyle, beaches, pleasing nature, Konkani cuisine, jovial and harmonious set of people residing together makes every heart cry with joy. And when you finally have to leave the place, your heart aches to leave after spending a week or two here on its mesmerizing beaches.

The state blends Portuguese and Indian culture effortlessly and one can evidently see it in both its architecture and food. Interestingly, Goa also happens to be among those rare places on the globe that present an interesting amalgamation of East and West and if you really wish to witness that in all its authenticity, then having an enthralling spice tour in the state seems legit. 

A tour to tropical spice plantations of Panjim, Pascol, Sahakar spice farm and Parvati Madav Park can give you a little sneak-peak into how organic farming is still prevalent in certain parts of India. And a spice tour isn’t just about knowing the dynamics of how farming is done; it is a place where you can unwind in solitude which you won’t be able to on otherwise crowded beaches of Goa.     

Even if you have stayed at the best 5-Star hotel in Goa multiple times, we assure you, the kind of hospitality you will receive on your arrival at a spice plantation in Goa would definitely surpass the greetings you received at any luxury resort or hotel.

Welcoming you with a garland of blooming local flowers and following you through a green space where you will be served hot jasmine tea, you will be highly pleased at your arrival.

As you maneuver your way through those delicately planted spice plantations, their sweet yet strong aroma will completely engulf you. If you are in luck, you might get the opportunity to witness all of this in rains, which makes it look like a patchwork of green. In fact, you will find most of these spice plantations in close proximity of best beach hotels in Goa that makes your stay more or less sorted while you are here.       

The tour can be 40 minutes to a day long—depending upon how long you wish to stay here. Once you are bombarded with ample amount of knowledge by the tour guide about these spices, you will begin to see them in a little different light.

You will be mesmerized to know how these small plantations are delicately selected, separated, powdered and processed before we finally bring them home. The amount to sheer hard work that goes into the processing of these spices is astonishing in a way.   

So, this time, besides getting some Vitamin on Goa’s sun-kissed beaches; it might be a good idea you take sometime out to know about your food and spices!