A closer look at the journey ahead..

Hidden in the lush green heart of Valpoi is a side of Goa that many travellers rarely get to experience. Far away from the beaches and crowds, this is where stories of tradition, community, and craft quietly come alive through something as simple yet extraordinary as the cashew. This trail is not just about seeing but truly experiencing. We begin with a peaceful visit to the sacred Brahma Karmali Temple, soaking in the calm before stepping into the vibrant world of Goa’s cashew culture. As we move deeper into the countryside, you will meet locals who have been keeping these traditions alive for generations. At the distillery, things get hands-on. You will walk through farms, pick up fallen cashew apples, and learn how the fruit and nut are separated. Then comes one of the most fun parts, stomping cashew apples the traditional way, just like it has been done for years. It is messy, interactive, and something you will not forget anytime soon. ▪ Duration: 9 hrs ▪ Start point: Arlem Circle, Margao ▪ Start time: 8:00 AM ▪ End time: 5:00 PM approx Highlights • Visit the serene Brahma Karmali Temple in Valpoi • Experience an authentic cashew distillery with a local expert • Harvest cashew apples using traditional tools • Discover the connection between cashew fruit and nut • Witness traditional stomping & modern extraction techniques • Enjoy a hands-on cashew stomping session • Taste local brews: Neero, Urrak & Feni • Learn traditional Goan distillation methods • Explore a cashew nursery from seed to plantation • Relish an authentic Goan meal in Bondla • Visit a cashew factory and observe processing & roasting • Experience the full cashew journey—from farm to final product Itinerary • Visit Brahma Karmali Temple • Distillery introduction with a local expert • Farm walk & cashew apple collection • Learn fruit-nut separation process • Witness and try cashew stomping • Experience juice extraction techniques • Tasting session: Neero, Urrak & Feni • Understand the distillation process • Visit cashew nursery & learn cultivation basics • Enjoy authentic Goan lunch at Bondla • Factory visit: cleaning, sorting & processing • Learn roasting, flavouring & packaging • Conclude with insights into Goa’s cashew heritage