In recent times there has been a tremendous increase in the interest surrounding the concept of Agro-Tourism, and Sri Lanka is no exception to it. Sri Lanka’s complex paddy cultivation systems (developed over the course of 2500 years), huge ancient irrigation tanks and many tea and rubber plantations are examples of its diverse agricultural developments and Agro-Tourism will be catering to a niche market of Agro-Tourists.
This includes you-pick operations, corn mazes, hay rides, pumpkin patches, dairy tours, and more (Adam, 2004). Therefore, agritourism may be any form of farm- based tourism operation that provides economic benefit to the farm owner(s) and provides on-farm entertainment, activity, or product for the visitor. Normally, agritourism is small-scale, low-impact and in most cases, it is mainly focused on education
Agro Tourism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a tourist‟s paradise. It is one of the favorite travel destinations in south Asia. It is endowed with an abundance of tourism resources of considerable diversity, including beaches along its coastal line, natural/ecological and wildlife attractions, indigenous culture, Buddhist heritage, and remnants left by Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and British seafarers. From the beginning Sri Lanka has enjoyed a growing number of visitors and gradual growth in the tourism industry.
Agro Tourism parks in Sri Lanka
Agro Technology Park - Sita Eliya
