Coconut & Cashew Plantations

Traveling through Puttalam, Chilaw, and Marawila, you’ll see endless stretches of coconut palms swaying in the breeze and cashew trees laden with fruit — a true symbol of Sri Lanka’s rural charm. These plantations aren’t just scenic; they form the backbone of local life and agriculture, providing livelihoods and producing two of the island’s most beloved exports: coconut and cashew. Visiting these farms gives travelers a rare chance to experience authentic village life, learn about traditional cultivation, and enjoy freshly harvested produce straight from the source.

A Glimpse into Sri Lanka’s Plantation Heritage:
The North-Western Province — particularly the Puttalam and Kurunegala districts — is one of Sri Lanka’s leading producers of coconut and cashew.
Here, generations of farmers have maintained eco-friendly methods, using minimal machinery and natural fertilizers.
Coconut plantations cover miles of land, yielding products like coconut oil, coir, toddy, and desiccated coconut, while cashew farms produce fresh and roasted cashews loved by locals and visitors alike.
Visitors can walk through the plantations, see how coconuts are harvested, and even try hand-cracking cashew shells — a surprisingly fun (and tricky!) process.