Join a hands-on experience in Sri Lanka’s countryside to witness jaggery making. From collecting sap to crafting golden jaggery, learn every step of this traditional process and enjoy fresh samples along the way.
Things to do Discover the Art of Jaggery Making in Kandy
Experience the process of jaggery-making in the peaceful countryside near Kandy. Visit palm and coconut fields where local climbers collect sap from tall trees. Learn how the fresh sap is boiled and thickened to create golden jaggery, a traditional Sri Lankan sweet.
Watch as the liquid is poured into molds to cool and taste freshly prepared jaggery and "Thelijja" (palm sap). Meet local farmers and learn about the cultural significance of jaggery in Sri Lanka.
Inclusions:
Guided visit to palm fields and jaggery-making process.
Tasting of jaggery and palm sap.
Transportation to and from the village (Kandy area).
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