July 15, 2016 TnH Global 0

Exotic Goan experiences for luxury tourists

The beach-goers’ paradise of Goa offers hundreds of options to luxury travel bugs and is certainly the destination to lust for. One can visit the destination at any time of the year to experience the magic of sun, sand and sea along with exploring the spectacular churches belonging to the Portuguese era in Old Goa. There is the fascinating city of Panjim on the banks of river Mandovi bustling with life. Luxury travellers intending to immerse in some exotic experiences can take their pick from five choices.

Spice trail
The most convenient spice trail from Panjim is a 30 km drive to Tropical Spice Plantation, sprawling over 120 acres of land area at Keri hamlet in Ponda. Lying around 6 km from Ponda, the plantation site dates back to 250 years and has been thrown open over the past 17 years. The plantation site boasts of around 30 species of spice flora and one can come across the popular spice plants like cinnamon, cardamom, red pepper, nutmeg, cashew nut with butterflies roaming around butterfly blushing. Apart from these, it is quite interesting to spot fruits like pine apple and star fruit in the spice garden. After a whirlwind spice tour, one can settle for a sumptuous Goan lunch on offer at the plantation premises. One can round of the spice tour with an elephant ride on offer.

Appealing Coconut handicrafts of Goa
Once the spice tour is over, the best destination to gape at the coconut handicrafts of Goa is at the Tropical Spice Plantation. Crafting coconut idols is an age-old craft practised in Goa. One can look for exquisitely crafted monkeys with the coconut husk comprising the body parts of the monkey. There are Ganesha idols made of coconut and bowls made of coconut shells.

Fine-dining experience at Calangute beach
A 17 km drive from Panjim brings you to Calangute beach in the district of Calangute and is the one of the most crowded beaches in north Goa. For those looking for fine-dining experience at Calangute becah, head to Destination One. The saying goes well that Goa will never be the same again without Destination One. One can enjoy some panoramic views of the beach while dining at Destination One. Be it Continental, Chinese, Portuguese or Goan, the fine-dining restaurant has unlimited cuisine options.

Display of Konkani cuisine at Calangute Beach
For those interested to dabble in Konkani cuisine, catch up with the live demonstration of Konkani dishes at Destination One where the chefs would rustle up the ethnic delights of Goa with the right mixing of local spices.

Sunset at River Mandovi
If you want to snatch a moment of solitude, then take some time out and watch the sun going down from the banks of river Mandovi at Panjim. Watching the sunset at river Mandovi is a delightful experience with the gently breeze blowing during the twilight hours and ships sailing at a distance in the midst of serenity.