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Kandy’s rich offering of cuisines can make it difficult to know where to start exploring the local food scene. This private Kandy food tour removes the guesswork by taking you straight to the places that locals love to go: try new markets, fresh ingredients, and natural juices that are sure to please. Eight food tastings and two non-alcoholic drinks are included, so be sure to come hungry.

Learn how to prepare a range of authentic dishes against the backdrop of central Sri Lanka’s lovely scenery—this private cooking class offers an immersive introduction to the country’s culinary traditions. Following pickup from your hotel in Kandy, you’ll visit a local market where you can select ingredients. Upon arriving at the cooking-class facilities, tour local fields and rice paddies, and even pick your own vegetables. Then, with your guide’s instruction, learn how to make an array of dishes using only traditional tools and techniques.

Learn the art of Sri Lankan cooking with Chitra, an experienced culinary instructor, with this small-group cooking class. You’ll learn how to make a variety of dishes, from lentils to jackfruit curry. After class, you'll get to sit down and dine on the fruits of your labor with your instructor and fellow students.

I use only clay stuffs; delicately glazed. Fired clay pots and handmade spoons out of coconut shells and wood handles to spice up the dish. preserve the incredible smell and taste in daily cocking and serving. it's a huge and excising on 1st day for everyone myself included. But it's a blessing and privilege i must say for being able to show my cooking in its origin from at my fully earth worn kitchen at Thotupola Residence. My friend tourists and anyone who read this on any social media or internet i do invite to visit and try out with or without your cooking appliances or groceries. I'm waiting with my arms wide open to take you through this unique Sri Lankan traditional journey of Cookery. Feel free to check out the genuine comments posted by our guests at Trip Advisor for greater assurance. Cuisines and culinary picture gallery with variety of items and demos..

Skip just eating at Kandy’s restaurants and gain an inside perspective on Sri Lankan cuisine on this private home-cooking experience. Explore a Kandy market with your host to find and discuss ingredients; and enjoy a cooking class at her village home, prepping staples such as curries and vegetables. Then, enjoy your food with your host, learning more about local life and cuisine as you eat. Drinks and transport are included.

Without driving yourself—something not recommended to visitors to Sri Lanka—visiting Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Minneriya National Park in a day from Kandy is impossible. This private tour makes it easy: with a personal driver-guide to explain the sights and scenery, and comfortable private minivan transport. Explore Dambulla’s icon-filled caves, view Sigiriya rocktop ruins, and enjoy a 4x4 safari to see Minneriya’s elephants or a local village tour.

Travel through Sri Lanka like a local—by train—to take in the sights on your journey. Departing from Kandy, the journey to Badulla (Ella) is considered one of the country's most scenic journeys, and departs twice per day to fit your schedule. If you choose Nanu Oya, the train departs in the afternoon. Second or third class tickets include reserved seats.

Explore the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya with ease on this guided full-day tour. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a comfortable vehicle and make your way to the Sigiriya area. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the area and visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Hindu Temple, the Spice Garden, and more.

Travel to Sigiriya and Dambulla with ease on this day tour from Kandy with a round-trip transfer. Depart from your Kandy hotel in a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Explore the temples and statues at Sigiriya. Next, continue to Dambulla, where you can admire the large ancient cave temple complex.

The Golden Temple of Dambulla and the Ancient City of Sigiriya are two of Sri Lanka’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this private tour from Kandy visits both in one day. Climb the dramatic rock fortress of Sigiriya, tuck into a delicious curry lunch (own expense), then explore the Buddhist cave complex of Dambulla with its gigantic rock-carved Buddha.

You are lucky to enjoy amazing scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella or from Ella to Kandy. How we do ? We do book train tickets for you in-advance and our agent will handover your tickets at railway station or we can handover tickets to your hotel. We will inform you train time and all details via email or telephone. What you should do ? You just book our package you are looking right now, and please let us know your hotel details and route (either from Kandy to Ella or Ella to Kandy) and any other requirements. Tickets are subject to availability. In case of unavailability we would book next best available options for you. You agreed to above suggestion by continuing the booking.

Swap one-dimensional written recipes for learning Sri Lankan cooking hands-on from a master on this private class in Kandy. Head to a local cook’s village home, roll up your sleeves, and make Sri Lankan curries and side dishes enjoyed by your host’s family for generations. Prep staples such as fish curry, get insider tips, and enjoy your food with drinks. Kandy hotel transfers and a choice of departures are included.

Learn how to cook an authentic Sri Lankan meal from scratch during this private workshop, hosted by a local family. Choose whichever ingredients you prefer and then listen to hands-on instructions in assembling your own bespoke lunch or dinner. Bottled water and a welcome tea or coffee are included.

(SKU: LK78540100) Our Cookery Demonstrations demonstrate Sri Lankan cuisine where you could learn and cook famous local dishes such as dhal (Sri Lankan lentil curry), Coconut Sambol, Chicken Curry, or anything else you wish to learn by using the traditional clay pots and coconut spoons.

You will have a great Sri Lankan cooking experience. First you will get idea about Sri Lankan spices and vegetables, after that we teach you how to make rice and curry.

you can get hands-on training with a srilankan chef.You can learn simple srilankan cooking method.finally you can taste foods

You can flavor of all Sri Lankan traditional local food also you can go to local market to buy all the ingredients with your choice. Also chef will explain about all the vegetables and other local things from the local market. But we will pay for everything what you going to buy. Then you can come to local house and you can cook around 10 dishes We will make common price (fixed price) for everyone For price including pickup and drop off from or around 3 km Kandy

Get out into the Sri Lankan countryside to see what life is like in more rural parts of the island with this tour from Kandy. You'll learn how to harvest coconuts, take an oxen cart ride, spend time at a local temple, and learn how to prepare a typical Sri Lankan meal, wrapping your excursion up with the chance to cool off in a natural pool.

Start with the local market, Sri Lanka’s cuisine. pass the shop that are filled with fresh vegetables and exotic fruits, shopping for items for the cookery demonstration. afterwards,Experience new flavors and enjoy tastings like mango, soursop fruit, sesame candy or ash pumpkin candy. Stop at a cafeteria locals enjoying their meal and get a strong flavored cup of tea. Take in the vibes and enjoy the unique setting. Head to a typical Sri Lankan food court and discover a wide variety of mouth-watering tastings. Take a short walk and enjoy a crunchy cassava chips. Next stop is indian foods, impress your taste buds with tastings such as paper dosa, curd or kithul thalapa! Your favorite local guide can give you all the details to help you choose your favorite. Finish the tour with a King Coconut. Enjoy its refreshing juice and yummy flesh and find out why this is a typical Sri Lankan favorite and back to your hotel

(SKU: LK7C020100) This tour gives true blue foodies the opportunity to try a large range of the much-loved traditional street food that very few tourists ever get the chance to try. Wander around the Kandy while drinking one of the famous king coconut drinks! Discover what makes the Sri Lankan hopper so special all around the world.

“Explore the hill city” tour offers you a unique travel experience which blend the glory of Sri Lankan history with natural beauty of hill country. The temple of the sacred tooth relic, one of the most venerated Buddhist shrines in Sri Lanka situates heart of the city, close to the beautiful Kandy Lake. Centuries-old traditions and cultural elements still well-preserved in this city and it makes Kandy as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Also Kandy city is named as a UNESCO world heritage site. Kandy is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. After British colonials ended the monarchy, city filled with the buildings belong to the old world colonial architecture. In this one day tour, you will witness the most of them.

Making mouthwatering seafood dishes in Sri Lankan way takes a lot of experience and knowledge on traditional cooking methods and techniques which everybody doesn’t have. On the other hand, most of the allergies related to seafood are itchy feeling or increased body heat. Our grandmas used several different ways to alleviate them by cooking them combined with something of the reverse effect, adding certain ingredients, following some tips and tricks when it comes to cooking and eating. For eg. cooking prawns with the crust combining it with drumstick leaves and removing the crust before eating will reduce itching and body heat.Thus the right cooking techniques along with the affordable price and freshness offers you the opportunity of a perfect seafood experience in Seafood Cooking Class Sri Lanka You will be scaling, gutting, filleting and cleaning the seafood as well as preparing the final dishes.

Though foodies can sample Sri Lankan cuisine in restaurants and markets, to really unpack this complex culinary culture, few experiences compare to a hands-on cooking class. With this private cooking workshop, head to a village where you learn how to cook traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. After a quick stop at the market to find ingredients, arrive at your class to learn how to use traditional kitchen implements, select a menu, and feast on the meal you prepare.

Kandy being the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, has many things to offer it's visitors. It includes the history, rich culture, ancient buildings, places with archaeological values top on the beautiful surrounding. Word Kandy in inherited from the Sinhala word "Kanda" meaning the hilly area. As the name says, it's a hilly area surrounded by a set of beautiful mountains. Temple of the sacred tooth relic is considered as one of the main places in Sri Lanka to visit. Probably it's the most important temple for any Buddhist live in any country of the world. We will assign a qualified and experienced person who can explain about all the places we have included in the tour. He will be driving a car of a latest model assuring a comfortable transport for your tour. You are free to talk to the guide and do the necessary changes to the tour plan if you want to skip any place or if you want to spend more time at a particular place. Hope you will enjoy the time in Kandy with Mahaweli.