Kandyan Forest Gardens are located in mid country region of Sri Lanka, predominantly in the district of Kandy. Kandyan Forest Gardens are unique in the high levels of functional plant diversity they contain. Often called "living forests," these gardens mimic the structure of a natural tropical rainforest to produce a sustainable bounty of food, medicine, and timber. It is a traditional cropping system practice for centuries. This is the oldest agro forestry system in Asia.
HAT Organic Farm is a family-owned and managed venture driven by the diverse expertise of
husband-and-wife duo, Vinoda and Nishanthi Amarasuriya. Together, we offer a unique
combination of professional background and deep-rooted passion for sustainable tourism.
Vinoda Amarasuriya leverages over 30 years of international and local experience as a software
engineer alongside credentials as a certified Organic Practitioner with extensive knowledge in
organic agriculture and animal husbandry.
Nishanthi Amarasuriya complements this with more than 35 years of educational excellence,
having served as a primary principal in a leading school in Colombo, & a qualified Speech &
Drama teacher & serves as an examiner for EDEXCEL(Young Learners & General).
Both of us are officially trained Tourist Facility Providers certified by the Department of Trade,
Commerce & Tourism – Central Province, bringing over four years of hands-on experience in
the tourism industry. Further enhancing our hospitality credentials, Vinoda is a trained Tourist
Transport Facility Provider too, while Nishanthi is currently finalizing Tour Guide Lecturer
qualification for the Central Province. This exceptional mix of professional project management,
educational hospitality, and certified local expertise ensures that inbound travel agents can trust
us, Hat Organic Farm to deliver a highly educational, safe, and enriching experiential tour for
international visitors.