Tissamaharama, located in southeastern Sri Lanka, is renowned for its historical significance and natural beauty. The town is known for the ancient Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist temple, dating back to the 2nd century BC, and serves as a gateway to the nearby Yala National Park, famous for its wildlife and safaris.
Step into the heart of Sri Lankan village life with this immersive 3-hour Traditional Bakery Experience from Tissamaharama. Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers, this hands-on tour invites you to discover time-honored baking techniques, interact with a warm local family, and enjoy authentic homemade pastries fresh from a clay oven.
Includes:
Service of an English Speaking Guide.
Freshly baked goods with tea or coffee as refreshments.
All Taxes & Service Charges.
Excludes:
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Food and beverages (beyond the tasting session).
Expenses of personal nature.
Gratuities (optional).
Experience:
Your tour begins at 2:00 pm at the Main Bus Station in Tissamaharama, where your English-speaking guide will meet you. You will then be taken to a nearby local home where traditional baking is still practiced.
Upon arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed by the family and introduced to the baker. The guide will walk you through the small bakery setup, showcasing age-old baking tools and clay ovens used instead of modern electric machines. You’ll get a close look at how the dough is prepared and ovens are fired the traditional way.
As part of the experience, you’ll get to work with native flours and ingredients unique to Sri Lanka. Try your hand at shaping buns or firing the oven, guided closely by the friendly baker.
Once the baking is done, enjoy a relaxed tea session with the baker’s family. Taste the freshly prepared buns and pastries while engaging in conversation about their lifestyle, traditions, and love for baking. The tour concludes at 5:00 pm as you are dropped back at the Tissamaharama Bus Stand.
