India is well-known for its spices trading across the world. One of the best places famous for spice trading is <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Goa" target="_blank">Goa</a>. Goa is a spice trading center for the French, Dutch, and British. There are many places in Goa that cultivate the best quality spices. In this Blog, we are going to talk about one such place that is “Tropical Spice Plantation in Goa”. If you are visiting Goa and want to experience some traditional and homemade food full of pure quality spices, then Tropical Spice Plantation is the best place to fulfill your requirement.

Tropical Spice Plantation is the best to visit for a picnic or if you just want to spend your time under mother nature. The spices here are exotic and unadulterated which is difficult to find in India. The place also serves as a part of a mini Bird Sanctuary contributing a small part to the Wildlife. Enjoy being in the lap of mother nature and the peaceful environment at Tropical Spice Plantation in Goa.

Location: Keri Village, 6 km away from Ponda, GoaTiming: All day of the week - 10:00 AM to 5:30 PMTicket Pricing: ₹400/personBest Season: October - JuneDuration: 2-3 hours at the plantation

After visiting the wonderful plantation, you will be provided with a small and detailed leaflet that contains all information about the spices cultivated in the area. A tour guide will be provided to you, who will guide you throughout the area with the help of Hindi and English languages simultaneously.You will be taken to the Spice Plantation where black pepper, Cardamom, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Chilies, and Coriander are grown. You can experience their aroma and taste on the tour. You will also be guided about the medicinal use of these species.&nbsp;After the spice plantation, you will be taken to the famous Goa Trees and Fruit Plantation area. Here, you will be guided through Cashews, Areca Nuts, Palm Trees, Star Fruit, Jack Fruit, Custard Apple, Banana, Papaya and Pineapple plants. You can experience the verge of nature in this area.Next, you will be taken to the open area, where you can experience the Coffee Plantation which is rarely seen in Goa, a variety of Birds especially Kingfishers catching their prey, and monkeys living their happy and peaceful life at the beach. You will also be taken to row a boat across the lake to enjoy the wonderful view of mother nature. You can watch different fish and 70 species of birds around the lake with their pleasant chirping sound.&nbsp;

After the tour, you will be taken to experience warm and delicious food in the most traditional form possible. Tropical Spice Plantation serves superb lunch in the open sitting area. They serve you delicious Goa traditional cuisine on the Banana leaf under the open nature. Goa’s famous drinks - Fenni, Jeera Rice, Veg Dal, Vegetable Curry, Bread, Papad, Pickle, and Sweet dish are served for vegetarians. The Non-vegetarians are served delicious chicken, Prawn Curry, Fish, and sweet dishes. You can enjoy this cuisine under the Bird watching at the location. Many birds such as Paradise, Cuckoos, Koel, Owls, Hornbills, Pitters, Maina, and Parakeets can be seen at sight. Sometimes, you can also see some endangered species that are only seen in some places in India.&nbsp;

The spice plantation is located near the Keri Village, one of the least populated villages in Goa. The village is just 6 KM away from Ponda Village. You can take a taxi, private auto, or bus after reaching Ponda Village. For reaching this location –&nbsp;

By Air: 
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<li>You can take a flight from New Delhi to Goa International Airport(GOI) in 4 hours and reach Ponda City. From Ponda, you take a private Auto to the Keri Village.</li>
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By Road:
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<li>You can drive in your personal car or taxi to Ponda (26 hours). You can also have a break journey from Delhi to Ponda by bus (40 hours).</li>
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By Railways: 
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<li>You can take a train from <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Delhi" target="_blank">New Delhi</a> railway station to Karmali(KRMI) (28 hours). After reaching Ponda city you can either drive or take a private bus.</li>
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If you are coming from <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/cycling-tour-of-panaji" target="_blank">Panaji</a>, it will take approximately take 3 hours to the Spice Plantation (32 KM).&nbsp;

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