One thing everybody knows well about India is the taste bud tantalizing power of its culinary marvels. In fact, its rather hard to think about India without having the word spice pop into your mind. Indian cooking uses an interesting home-grown ensemble of spices that power its exotic foods, and specially cultivated spice gardens are maintained by the locals to meet the local demand and for tourist appeal. If youre having holiday plans in Goa for instance; which is one of Indias prime holiday destinations, take a chance to visit a Goa Spice Plantation for a tongue tingling, pleasantly aromatic experience.
The spice plantations around the state of Goa are specially laid out to suit the tourist haven it is. Designed as lush gardens more than plantations, the Spice Plantations of Goa combines the best of spice cultivation, Indian cooking and natural tropical beauty of Goa. A welcome excursion for a connoisseur of exotic cooking, these plantations grow many varieties of spices; from the essentials such as black pepper, cardamom, and coriander to more uncommon ingredients like vanilla, basil, and black cumin. The spice plantations are also home to orchards of delicious tropical fruits such as pineapples, papaw, pomegranates and many more which you can taste during your visit.
The state of Goa is home to many specially cultivated spice plantations as the place has no shortage of enamoured visitors, so you are free to visit a place of your choosing during your stay. Goa Spice Plantations can be found near most major cities, and in rather off the track places in scenic hill areas as well. At the plantations, the proud spice growers of Goa offer tours of their lands to give you a glimpse into the background story of the legendary Indian spices. Whats more, after a few hours of trekking through the spice plantation learning about the spice plants and trees and a good bit of sightseeing as well, at the end of the road you will find a lavish Indian lunch waiting, seasoned by the many spices from that very plantation.
Tempted by the wonders of Goa; and the spice gardens of course, you will need a place to stay. Great
resorts in Goa are abundant, especially at places like Benaulim beachside where
Benaulim hotels such as The Retreat by Zuri Goa offer a good deal. Since Goa is a small place, you will not have any trouble visiting a spice garden or two during your fantastic stay.
