Foraging Cashews To Making Delicious Urrak In The Wild, Novotel Goa Candolim And Novotel Goa Resort And Spa Offer A Slice of Goa Not Tasted Before

The humble cashew has been the talk of town in recent years. From just a coastal fruit to a superfood, the journey of cashew has come a long way. A flavourful fruit steeped deep in the history and culture of Goa, this journey curated by Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort and Spa will take you beyond the idyllic beaches and nightlife of Goa for a one-of-a-kind experience. The month-long festivity is a complete journey of the fruit from farm to table and ideal for families, groups or just enthusiasts alike.

The day long trip commences at 8:00 am from the hotel to NV Ecofarm in Goa which is spread across 60 acres of lush red soiled earth just 1.5 hours from Candolim. Guests would get an experience right from the harvest to the preparation of the fruit and nut which is later used for various purposes.

The trail educates the guests on picking ripe cashew apples from the ground, separating the fruit and nut and crushing of the fruit which is then followed by extracting the non-alcoholic drink from the cashew fruit called ‘Niro’. ‘Niro’ is served as a welcome drink to all the guests and further processed to create the prominent Goan alcoholic drink ‘Feni’. One even gets to try their hands on a cocktail with ‘Urrak’ produced by the first distillation of the cashew juice. The trail also showcases the traditional roasting of the cashew nut. It then takes you to a nearby cashew nut factory that displays the commercial processing of the nut. One can also purchase cashews straight from the factory.

“The cashew trail is a seasonal experience which distinguishes itself from other regular things to do in Goa. For all those keen about the Goan culture and history, it is an unforgettable journey that leaves an impression to last a lifetime. The farm to table experience of the fruit is a unique one and the process is fascinating. With the pandemic ebbing and travels opening up, we have already seen a surge of requests for this and are optimistic to make full use of the season ahead.”

Mr.Ranju Singh, Complex General Manager- Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort & Spa

The retreat is an excellent opportunity to bond with your family and friends as it has activities for all ages. The entire trail is priced at INR 1,600 per person excluding taxes and transfers. All of this is followed by a scrumptious and authentic Goan breakfast and lunch. The lunch buffet serves both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. End the evening with a cup of tea before you head back to the hotel.

Book your stay with Novotel Hotels & Resorts, Goa today:

For Novotel Goa Resort & Spa – Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/8861/index.en.shtml Email: h8861-re@accor.com

Phone: 0832 7112424

For Novotel Goa Candolim – Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/8861/index.en.shtml Email: h8855-re@accor.com

Phone: 0832 7112223

About Novotel

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

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