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10. Spice Plantation Tours and Cooking on the Malabar Coast

Spice tours combine sensory learning with practical cooking tips that travelers love to bring home. Guided walks through plantation plots explain cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, and clove growth, followed by a cooking demo that uses freshly ground spices in regional dishes. These experiences are common near Kochi and the Western Ghats corridor, where smallholder farms often host visitors. Expect a mix of walking on uneven ground and seated cooking sessions, so bring comfortable shoes and sun protection. When you book, check whether tastings and transport are included and whether proceeds support small producers. Guests who enjoy a literal “taste of place” travel will find spice tours both delicious and enlightening. (Source: Kerala tourism spice tour pages; local travel features)