Sahakari Spice Farm

Sahakari Spice Farm is a 113-acre organic spice plantation located in Curti, Ponda, Goa. Established in 1979, it offers guided tours showcasing spices, fruits, and medicinal herbs grown using mixed-crop farming techniques. Visitors experience traditional Goan hospitality, cultural performances, and a rustic lunch served on banana leaves. The farm also features elephant interactions and serves as an educational center for spice cultivation and conservation.

Visitors can expect a traditional welcome with aarti and garlands, followed by a guided tour through organic spice gardens featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and other plants. The experience includes demonstrations of palm tree climbing, traditional Konkan folk dances like Fugdi and Jagor, and optional elephant rides or bathing sessions for an additional fee. A buffet lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian Goan dishes is served in a rustic restaurant using banana leaves and coconut shell bowls.

Established in 1979 on 4.5 hectares of cultivated land and 55 hectares of barren land, the farm has been developed using scientific irrigation techniques combined with traditional mixed-crop farming methods. It was nominated for the DRV International Environmental Award 2005 for tourism-related conservation projects.

The farm preserves and demonstrates traditional Goan agricultural practices, spice cultivation knowledge, and Konkani folk arts such as Fugdi, Jagor, and Dhalo dances. It serves as an educational node for farmers and students to conduct research on spices and their medicinal values.