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Ranweli Spice Garden

The Ranweli Spice Garden is the perfect place to visit if you’re in the mood to try out various exotic spices and local herbs. The tastes and aromas you’ll experience here are sure to stick around with you for some time.

The garden is found in Kawudupelella – a settlement found within Matale. It is a popular location to visit when travelling between the major cities of Kandy and Dambulla. The garden itself is found alongside the main road, making for quite the easy visit.

The first thing you’ll notice as you stroll into the garden is just how calm and tranquil everything is. The location is full of shady trees and a relaxing atmosphere that will set your mind at ease as soon as you arrive. You’ll find a number of plants arranged neatly on nursery beds. Varieties on display include spices like turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg.

Several medicinal plants and herbs are cultivated too. These include several varieties used in the traditional ayurvedic treatments and practices of Sri Lanka. You can even try out a bit of ayurvedic treatment on yourself by indulging in a free head massage that’s complete with some complimentary spiced tea.

If you’re interested in seeing how some of these spices are used in preparing Sri Lankan cuisine, a special cookery demonstration can be arranged. This will take you through the process of infusing natural flavours into signature island dishes. Once the demonstration is over, you can enjoy these freshly-prepared meals yourself and treat your palate to the intricacies of Sri Lankan spices.

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