Which State is called the Spice Garden of India

Q. Which state is called the spice garden of India?

Answer: India is the most famous country known for its spices, all around the world from ancient times. Indian spices are measured to have more value than gold as it is very difficult to get and is too precious. India had a monopoly on spices for a very long time. 

Spice garden of India- Kerala

The spice garden of India is referred to a state in India that is Kerala. Kerala is known for its nature and beautiful environment. It attracts many tourists every year. Kerala produces and contributes to a major portion of spice produced in India. It produces black pepper, green cardamom, cinnamon, clove, bay leaf, star anise, etc. People around the world visited Kerala to produce spices even in the historic period.

History

The spice trade in Kerala started back then in 3000 B.C. Kerala was the chief exporter of exotic and aromatic spices from ancient days. The people from Babylonia, Egypt were the first importers of Indian Spices in the Middle East. 

Locations

Idukki and Wayanad (districts in Kerala) are the main locations where the spices are grown and cultivated in high quantities. The green cardamom and black pepper of Idukki and Wayanad have customers and exporters all around the globe. As all the major spices are grown in the state of Kerala, it is known as the Spice Garden of India.

Visits

The spice gardens in Kerala can be visited. These spice gardens are located mainly in the Idukki district, a place named Kumily. There are many cardamoms and black pepper plantations in Kerala where you can also go and purchase it directly.