spice tourism in kerala

Spice is pungent aromatic dries root, fruit, seed etcwhich used to flavors the food in India.

India grows large range and varieties of spices thanany other country. Spices are mostly grown inKerala from past 1000 years.

No other country grows spices as much Indiaespecially Kerala do, that’s why Kerala promotes thespice tourism.

The spices which are mostly grown in areCardamom, Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon, Pepper,Vanilla, Ginger, Turmeric and Garcinia.

These Spices are mostly used in daily cooking, perfumesand medicines.

Spices promote the tourisms in Kerala more thananything else, which benefits the tourism a lot.

Tourists, visit the spice farms and gardens andKnowledge related to different spices are given to themrelated to the cultivation of spices, like, gardeningmethods, quality control methods etc.

The tour can be started from there and can alsovisit coffee plantation, Tea gardens and spicegardens with pepper.Move further towardsAttappadi,Vandiperiyar, Vagamon,etc.

During this tour, a person can also explore thewildlife sanctuary, Echo point, View point andother trekking routes.

Idukki (between Munnar and Periyar Wild LifeSanctury) is known as the Spice Land of India.

In ancient times, traders from all over the world sailed hundreds of miles to import spices from India and especially Kerala.

Even today, spices produced in the state hold much popularity throughout the world because of their variety and quality.

Moreover, they also have medicinal values that are useful in certain diseases.

Plantation tourism can also provide along with spice tourism