Another such tropical spice garden is on Penang between Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang which has been open since 27 November 2003. You can reach the Spice Garden by taxi or by bus from Batu Ferringhi. Similar to the spice gardens of Sri Lanka it is a garden of discovery for the tourists. In this spice garden visitors can walk barefoot on dewy grass or stopping to smell flowers or spices. Compared to the small scale spice gardens of Sri Lanka this tropical Spice Garden has over 500 species of local and foreign flora from Malaysia and around the world. Some of the imported trees and plants are tea, rubber tree, and rain tree. Visitors can have a look at the tropical herbs and spices, planted amongst a lush nature conservation. Unlike the spice gardens of Sri Lanka this Garden is also the home to wild animals, birds and insects.

Also on the grounds is the Lone Crag Villa, a unique pre-war Straits Colonial holiday bungalow. This villa is the Visitor Centre of the tropical spice garden and has a spice museum, Café, Gift Shop and a Garden Shop.

Similar to hill capital of Sri Lanka which house many of the spice gardens of Sri Lanka, Kerala in India is a land known for its different aroma of spices, and is a place for tourists to have a first hand feel of the propagation of spices. Like in the spice gardens of Sri Lanka these spice gardens offers tourists memorable visits to various spice plantations in Kerala and the nearby state of Tamil Nadu. Tourists arriving at the Cochin International Airport can visit numerous spice plantations dotting the landscape of Kerala - Nutmeg plantations in Kalady, clove plantations in Kumily and cinnamon plantations in Theni and Thudiyakurisu. A spice museum, spice food court and workshop for artists are also coming up. Moreover, government is also asking local people to provide accommodation to tourists, which is yet to be given thought to by the spice gardens of Sri Lanka. At a height of 800-1000 metres, the thick forests in Kerala preserve some of the world's most exotic flavours. Visitors can stay in straw covered cottages standing amidst bright green palm groves and patches where mangoes, nutmeg and cardamom are grown and enjoy the simple life. One can also wake up for the first time to the call of fragrances of coffee, cardamom and black pepper. There are clusters of black pepper plants grown at home by the villagers residing by the road. There are also stretches of cardamom plantations for several kilometers along the road where visitors can get down from their vehicle and pick up some fresh cardamom and black pepper from trees. Cinnamon and clove vegetations are also in the landscape.

The Sentosa Spice Garden in Singapore was started in 1993 in recognition of the crucial role of spices, whether in history or today’s cuisines, with just 30 species of spices. Since then, more species have been added and in 1997, the garden was renamed Herb and Spice Garden of Sentosa to better reflect the diversity of its occupants.

Compared to the spice gardens of Sri Lanka the Sentosa Herb and Spice Garden has a collection of more than 250 species of traditional herbs and spices - making it among the most comprehensive in Singapore and the region. These herbs and spices which are organically grown are widely used in cooking, beverages and homeopathic cures. Part of the garden is open to public as a free attraction on the island. Visitors can explore and identify local herbs commonly used in folklore as alternative medicine. Visitors can also enjoy food, network with free flow of Roselle tea over at Herb and Spice Garden. Mingle around and make new friends in this 1-acre garden. At the sales counter you can pick up products ranging from roselle drinks, herbal teas, essential oils, culinary pastes and fresh herbs and spices.

The Green pharmacy & culinary herbs tour gives visitors more information and facts of the herbal plants in this region and on how they are used for both medicinal and culinary purposes In Singapore inorder to promote spices and their cuisine there are culinary classes conducted at the spice garden itself an activity not yet introduced in the spice gardens of Sri Lanka. It is a complete cooking experience for those who are new to cooking and to those who want to learn more. These classes allow students to select ingredients in the spice garden and prepare a full-scale lunch or dinner. A day at such a spice garden will include a morning tour of the spice gardens. were visitors learn about the intricacies of herbs and spices in Asian cooking, hunt down specific species with the help of a recipe card and then select the best. After watching the ingredients being pounded, chopped and crushed, there's a tea reception. Cooking demonstrations with tasting follow and celebrity chefs reveal the secrets of the trade. Demonstrations are different every day, so visitors might want to return more than once. Although Asian countries such as spice gardens of Sri Lanka and the Mediterranean are the exotic places for spices most of the spices are now grown in North America as well. Hence even though most herbs and spices did not originate in the west, growing herb and spice gardens in North American soil is possible. Unlike in spice gardens of Sri Lanka to grow a spice garden in North American soil, it is best to start with plants that are naturally adoptable to the northern climate. One can start a spice garden in North American soil with plants such as horseradish, mint, and plant members of the capsicum family, such as paprika. Even though most spices are native to more tropical regions like spice gardens of Sri Lanka, many can be adapted to the climates of the northern hemisphere. Almost all herbs grow well in North America as long as they are grown in containers so they can be brought indoors for the winter. The plants that produce spices can also be adapted to the climates and soils of North America. Some great plants to add to a North American herb and spice garden include the laurel tree, which produces bay leaves, junipers, which produce berries that can be used in all sorts of culinary dishes, and poppies, the seeds of which can be used to flavor baked foods.

The Fruit & Spice Park is a 35-acre subtropical botanical paradise in the heart of the historic Redland community just 35 miles south of Miami in the U.S.A. Unlike the small spice gardens of Sri Lanka this park is surrounded by thousands of acres of tropical agriculture, the Park attracts over 27,000 visitors a year to its gardens and festivals. More than 500 varieties of exotic fruits, herbs, spices and nuts from around the world including 80 varieties of bananas; 70 varieties of bamboo; 40 varieties of grapes; 27 varieties of mangoes; 15 varieties of jackfruit trees and numerous other exotic edibles are grown and maintained here.

This is the only public garden of its kind in the United States. The Park continues to be operated by Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department. Visitors can sample fallen fruit and arrangements may be made with the management for collecting seeds and cuttings suitable for planting. There are classes, workshops and botanical tours conducted by the park management on a year-round basis with topics such as Vegetables and Edible Oddities, Plant Propagation, Farm Tours of South Florida, and Cooking with Tropical Fruits & Vegetables.

The Fruit & Spice Park also plays host to some long-standing annual festivals. In January, the Redland Festival celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the area with music, arts and crafts, food, strolling entertainment and exotic plant sales. The Park’s wide variety of Asian produce makes it the perfect setting for the annual Asian Culture Festival held in the spring. Other events held at the Park include the Tropical Ag Festival and an orchid festival. These are some of the activities that can be introduced to spice gardens of Sri Lanka.

In the early 1980's the Park implementing an ambitious development program brought a wealth of botanical knowledge and expertise to the Park. The Parks’ collection now includes plants and trees from Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, Panama, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Burma, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Noosa in Queensland's Sunshine Coast and is one and a half hours drive from Brisbane is famous as a culinary mecca . The main hub is the internationally famous Hastings Street and is parallel to the north-facing Main Beach and Laguna Bay.

Similar to a tour in spice gardens of Sri Lanka the Noosa Hinterland one day tour allows visitors to meet the local growers and producers and to sample the fruits and spices of their labour. The one guided trail is developed by Hinterland Tours. In October 2005, Hinterland Tours and the Netanya Resort joined forces to provide the Netanya Food and Wine Trail and there are 5 stops on the trail. The Garnisha Curries gardens grow chillies, lemon grass, galangal, turmeric, cardamom, kaffir-lime leaves, curry leaf and pimento. The Garnisha spice gardens and curry 'factory' are open to the public, with a choice of guided garden walks, tastings, cooking demonstrations, and special events. The Spice Gardens are very striking and there are plenty of things growing on the property to talk about, smell taste and look at. The samples of the products are given at a large packing shed with a large timber table.