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!
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