Dudhsagar Plantation

An absolutely lovely stay in this gorgeous place. Having first visited Dudhsagar Plantation a couple of years ago for a quick tour while passing by the area, I'd long wished to stay here for a couple of days. We booked a stay for a couple of nights, and then Ashok sent over an email detailing out everything that can be done at the farmstay, and in surrounding areas. And I immediately asked for an extension of our stay - turns out, this is far too common. The property is spread over 50 acres and you have trees of all shapes and variety, and farm animals for company. They have five cottages, sufficiently spread across. And a tremendously enjoyable natural pool. They serve delicious home cooked meals at specific times. What I loved about this place the moment I first visited - while the setup is basic, it is entirely contemporary with no compromise on comfort, cleanliness and hygiene - the rooms and washrooms are in top order. The staff is very pleasant and courteous, and Ashok and his family are absolutely delightful hosts. The beauty of this place is in the slow, idyllic life that it offers. As Ashok rightly puts it in his email - it is the other side of Goa.

A quiet place to get away from the hustle of city life and be surrounded by nature. The basic cottages were clean and tidy. The natural swimming pool was cool and refreshing during the humidity of monsoon rains. Ashok was helpful in arranging trips and taxis to and from the plantation. He also gave a great spice tour and was a fantastic host. The food was amazing and so much flavour using produce grown on the plantation. A great stay in Goa!

If you’re after a stay in a natural sanctuary, this is a great choice. The place is a genuine multi-generational family conservation effort and a real gem. The huts have all the basic comforts and are very clean. The food is good. The natural pool is a delight and Ganesh’s spice tour is so informative and enriching. Ashok was so great at coordinating our arrival and gave fantastic recommendations for stops on the way to and from the farm, as well as what to do in the environs during our stay. If you’re after fluffy pillows and full mattresses this is not for you, but if you’re after solid basic comforts in an oasis which is becoming increasingly rarer in our world - I would wholeheartedly recommend.