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Mailagama Cinnamon Plantation & Residence
499, Diyawara Gammana Road, Mailagama, Kataragama, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's spice heritage

A Journey Through the Spice Garden

Discover the scents, stories and traditions of Sri Lanka's spice heritage.

The Mailagama spice garden

A Living Taste of Sri Lanka

One of the unique attractions at Mailagama Cinnamon Residence is its beautiful 1¼-acre spice garden, where guests can experience Sri Lanka's rich spice-growing heritage firsthand. The garden is home to a variety of spices and tropical crops including cinnamon, pepper, turmeric, ginger, coconut, and many other indigenous trees and plants.

Guests exploring the Mailagama spice garden
A natural classroom

A Living Spice Garden

Wander through our 1¼-acre spice garden and discover a rich variety of spices and tropical crops, including cinnamon, pepper, turmeric, ginger, coconut, and many other indigenous trees and plants.

This thriving garden offers a unique opportunity to experience Sri Lanka's spice-growing heritage in its natural setting.

Visitors learning about traditional spice cultivation
Guided experience

Learn from Local Traditions

Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary guided tour, during which they can learn about the cultivation, harvesting, and traditional uses of these spices.

The tour offers a fascinating insight into the natural beauty and agricultural traditions of the region.

Cinnamon being prepared at the onsite processing centre
From garden to cinnamon

Take Home the Fragrance of Sri Lanka

At the end of the visit, guests can visit the onsite cinnamon processing center and purchase freshly harvested spices and spice products at very reasonable prices, allowing them to take home an authentic taste and fragrance of Sri Lanka.

“Take home the taste and fragrance of Sri Lanka.”