Savoi Plantation

Have you ever wondered where your powdered Cinnamon came from, and what is mace?. Are spices for you small plastics bags with colourful powder? If 'yes' in your answer you should visit the Spice Plantation in the village of Savoi Verem, 10 km north of Ponda.

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.

Little offbeat from Banastarim on the Panjim-Ponda highway lies the Savoi Village.The Savoi Plantation run by the Shetye families is one of the oldest and largest tropical spice plantations in Goa. It is situated right on the banks of the Mandovi River and is a treat to watch.

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. An additional attraction on the way to Savoi Plantation is the cashew nuts factory and the Anantha Temple, which is partly immersed in water. Due to those scenic natures and the tranquil atmosphere, Savoi Plantation is an ideal place for those who want to forget the busy world they have left behind.

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