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.

The rooms toilet and shower are basic but clean, but they are not the reason for going here. If you want to experience a nature based stay then this is undoubtedly the place to be. the 50 acres of grounds offer a variety of walks and habitats with prolific bird and butterfly species, its close to the foothills of the Western Ghats and trips can be arranged by the hotel. Whilst there isn't a menu for breakfast lunch or dinner the food plentiful, varied and very tasty. Both the owner and his staff are incredibly friendly and happy to help wherever they can. A natural water pool is something I've ever experienced before, but it was cool and clean and you get to share it with the frogs :)

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!

We had an excellent experience. Natural pool in the midst of trees was the highlight of the trip. The place is very peaceful. There is thick canopy of trees. Ashok and Uncle are very good hosts. There are also many places to visit nearby. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

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.

We had a great time at the plantation. The host Ashok was very helpful and provided us with information on what to do around the plantation, even before our stay. Also when staying there, he was very attentive and gave us insight in how the plantation works, he took a lot of his time for that and talking to us and other guests, all in a very comfortable relaxed atmosphere. He also organized a guided tour for the guests in the surrounding area. The place itself is just beautiful, it is lovely to explore the plantation and enjoy the relaxing natural pool. It was a pity we could only stay for one night, as our planning to go there was quite spontaneous. It is worth to stay at least two nights to enjoy both the plantation itself and the activities around it.