Beautiful botanical garden. Even better than peradeniya. There's plenty of places to share a meal inside the garden. It's also ideal to have a picnic. There's varieties of plants including roses, cacti, herbs etc. So peaceful and quiet with a large diverse area to explore.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka. It's one of the country's five botanical gardens. The garden is renowned for its collection of orchids, roses, and other exotic plants. Established in 1861, Hakgala Botanical Garden is located at an elevation of about 5,400 feet (1,650 meters) above sea level, providing a unique environment for various plant species to thrive. The garden also features a lovely landscape with terraced lawns, flower beds, and scenic views of the surrounding hills. It's a popular tourist destination and a beautiful place to explore for nature lovers and botany enthusiasts.

Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nuwara Eliya For the students studying botany or the researchers in that field this place could be of use but not for a common tourist. I  was there in February and they were either sowing the seeds or planting flower shoots. The rose area was a no entry zone. I tried to look for some birds but nothing could be seen. Only some monkeys were making noise jumping from one branch to another. Yes, a frog was croaking too. The rock garden was a damp squib. It was probably the worst destination I have been to during my Srilanka trip. And the entry ticket they charge - LKR 3000, is a complete rip off. Very disappointing. Not recommended.

Hakgala Botanical Garden stands as a haven of peace, enveloping visitors in a serene embrace amidst the verdant hills of Sri Lanka. This tranquil sanctuary, with its well-tended gardens and diverse plant life, is a testament to the artistry of nature and human cultivation. As you wander through the carefully manicured landscapes, the symphony of rustling leaves and melodious bird songs creates an ambiance that is both soothing and rejuvenating. The garden's allure lies in its understated elegance, offering a respite from the clamor of daily life. The meticulous arrangement of flowers and the rich spectrum of green hues invite contemplation, fostering a connection with the natural world. Meandering pathways lead to hidden corners, encouraging visitors to discover the subtle beauty that unfolds at every turn. Hakgala Botanical Garden is not just a visual feast; it's a sensory retreat. The quietude of this enchanting space makes it an ideal destination for those seeking solace and reflection. Whether you are an avid botanist or a casual admirer of nature's wonders, the garden's tranquil charm provides a timeless escape, inviting you to immerse yourself in the serenity of Hakgala's botanical embrace. Very peaceful place calm and quiet no rush or crowded. Wonderful landscapes

Well kept garden in Nuwara Eliya. Must visit place if you come to see Nuwara Eliya. Not very far from Nuwaraeliya town. 10KM as I remember. Not an expensive place. Really nice to spend your day with your family and kids. Kids can have nice time playing in the garden. Plenty of space for kids so nothing you have to worry. The garden is very clean so that is obviously seem unnatural. Seems very artificial place to me. Really not my type. But the evening is really good time to visit here. Parking is available. But the parking is a really big problem. Parking lot is at the exit of the garden. You have to go round to enter the garden like 300 meeters. 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

The Hakgala flower garden is one of the most beautiful flowers gardens in Sri Lanka. There are thousands of different colours and varieties of flowers. There are many kinds of roses as well. We visited the garden on December to experience the weather change but it did not affect us because of the sunlight. It was a little cold as well. The best time to visit here is between the months March and April.

Botanical Garden. You can walk around the garden and there are golf cart you can hire. Polythenes are not allowed. you can take your meals there and have it inside the garden. There are some huts.

Nice place to visit to enjoy the view and be relaxed with flowers hugged from the mist. The season is around April where all the flowers bloom. Still you can enjoy other things for change in off season months. Can spend around 3-4 hours without being bored.

The time of the year we chose was not perfect for flowering plants, however after months and weeks of rain, we had a few good days with sunshine.. Its a lovely place to be even just for a walk around amongst trees, waterfalls and other nature's gifts ... There was a lot of maintenance going on, which was good to see. However the cafeteria was not open, even though it was almost 11 am.. it got crowded throughout the day..

Good place for relaxation and spend some time with family and friends. Safety checks are purely done by the staffs. Nice garden, maintenance is super. Visitors are not allowed to take any polythene or waste wraps inside the park. Highly recommended place as a must visited place around nuwareliya. 👍

Great for nature lovers. Japanese garden area is very beautiful. You can't take your car inside the park, you have to park outside beside the main road. There are golf carts inside which you can rent but those are expensive.

I recently visited the Hakgala Botanical Garden, and I must say that it was an absolutely stunning experience. The garden is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and majestic mountains, and is filled with an incredible variety of plant life. Walking through the garden was a feast for the senses. There were vibrant colors everywhere, from the brightly colored flowers to the lush green foliage. The air was filled with the fragrance of the many different plants, and the sounds of birds singing in the trees added to the peaceful ambiance. One of the highlights of the garden was the stunning display of orchids. The collection was breathtaking, and it was amazing to see so many different varieties of these beautiful flowers in one place. Throughout my visit, I was impressed with the upkeep and maintenance of the garden. Everything was clean, well-organized, and clearly labeled, which made it easy to explore and learn about the different plants. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Garden. It's a beautiful and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of plant life. Whether you're a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or just looking for a relaxing day out, the Hakgala Botanical Garden is definitely worth a visit.

🌸 Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya is a breathtaking paradise nestled in the hill country of Sri Lanka. With stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and mesmerizing views, it's a must-visit destination. 🌿🌳 ✨ The garden's ticket price is Rs.150.00 for adults, and the entrance is beautifully designed. The staff at the checkpoint are friendly and ready to assist, ensuring a smooth experience for visitors. 🎟️🌺 🌼 The collection of plants at Hakgala Botanical Garden is truly impressive, featuring rare and endemic species. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or a nature lover, you'll be captivated by the vibrant flower beds and majestic trees. 🌷🌱 🍃 The well-maintained landscapes, including lush lawns, serene ponds, and terraced gardens, create a peaceful atmosphere for leisurely walks and picnics. The surrounding hills and valleys add to the garden's charm, making it a perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. 🏞️🧘‍♀️ 🐾 For recreational activities, the garden offers designated picnic areas, playgrounds for children, and viewpoints with panoramic vistas. Wildlife enthusiasts will also enjoy the mini-zoo, which houses various animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles. 🦜🐨🐍 ⚠️ Keep in mind that during peak tourist seasons, the garden can get crowded, affecting the overall experience. Additionally, certain areas may have restricted access for conservation purposes. 🚶‍♀️🚫 💚 If you're looking to take a piece of the garden home, you can purchase cactus and flower plants at reasonable prices. 🌵💐 ✅ Please mark this review as HELPFUL to encourage the sharing of detailed reviews that assist others in planning their visits. ☺️❤️

Hakgala Botanical Garden is a stunning and diverse garden located in the picturesque hill country of Nuwara Eliya. Spread across a vast area, this botanical garden is known for its beautiful landscapes, exotic plants, and breathtaking views. One of the highlights of Hakgala Botanical Garden is its diverse collection of plants. The garden is home to a wide variety of flora, including rare and endemic species, making it a paradise for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From colorful flower beds to towering trees, the garden offers a visual treat for visitors of all ages. The well-manicured landscapes of Hakgala Botanical Garden are another attraction. The garden features well-laid paths that meander through lush green lawns, picturesque ponds, and terraced gardens, offering a serene and peaceful ambiance. The natural beauty of the surrounding hills and valleys adds to the charm of the garden, making it a perfect spot for leisurely walks and picnics. Hakgala Botanical Garden also offers recreational opportunities for visitors. There are designated picnic areas, playgrounds for children, and viewpoints that offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. The garden also has a mini-zoo that houses various animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles, making it an interesting destination for wildlife enthusiasts. However, it's worth noting that due to its popularity, Hakgala Botanical Garden can get crowded during peak tourist seasons, which may affect the overall experience. Additionally, some areas of the garden may have restricted access for conservation purposes.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka. Very nicely maintained garden. Best place for flower lovers.very beautiful place.

A delightful destination for a serene experience surrounded by mist-kissed flowers🌼🌻. The best time is April when vibrant blooms abound, but off-season months offer unique attractions. You can spend a satisfying 3-4 hours without a dull moment, 😋enjoying the scenic views and diverse offerings.🪴🌞

The gardens are home to a wide variety of plants, including orchids, ferns, roses, and cacti. There are also several themed gardens, such as the rock garden, water garden, and Japanese garden. I particularly enjoyed the rose garden, which is home to over 1,000 varieties of roses. In addition to the plants, the gardens are also home to a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and butterflies. I saw several monkeys swinging through the trees and a few birds flitting about. I was also lucky enough to see a butterfly with a wingspan of about 10 centimeters! I spent about 3 hours exploring the gardens and I could have easily spent more time. There is so much to see and do, and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The place is good for relaxing your mind. Be careful if you take kids. There are so many slopes, stairs and ponds. I prefer you to visit in weekdays since there must be a lot of crowd in weekends. There are lot of flora and fauna to identify and study. I think it would not be enough just a day to explore the whole garden. It's very beautiful place. My daughter and wife was so happily hanging around there with me.

I recently visited the Hakgala Botanical garden (in Nuwereliya District ) and was blown away by the variety of plants and flowers on display. The garden is meticulously maintained and the paths are well-marked, making it easy to explore on foot. I particularly enjoyed the serene atmosphere and the many benches scattered throughout the garden where I could sit and take in the stunning scenery. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, providing helpful tips and insights about the various plants and their origins. Overall, it was a truly enjoyable and educational experience. I highly recommend this botanical garden to anyone looking for a peaceful and inspiring escape from the city.

One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. Recommended to spend at least half a day since the garden is too big to cover quickly. Coupled with the cold weather, the feeling is unlike no other. Drivers available if you want a better and detailed travel around the garden.

Beautiful and well maintained botanical garden. Love the roses specially. You should definitely visit there on the season, otherwise you will see flower less, pruned plants only.

Hakgala botanical garden is full of flowerbeds. During the month of December plantation activities going on. But there were folwers bloomed. Nice place to visit with kids and families as ticket prices are very reasonable and car ride is 2000 LKR per ride.

Hakgala botanic garden is most beautiful garden in sri lanka.It is located in Nuwaraeliya district of a central province.You can see the native flowers and plants as well as the plants of each foreign country.Come and have fun with the whole family

Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second largest garden among the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka and is contiguous to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve, which is the home to a variety of wild life, including bears, monkeys and birds. Situated some 5 kilometers South of Nuwara Eliya, the road to Hakgala along the Badulla road is a pleasant downhill drive, mostly through pine forests. The comfortable cool weather that prevails throughout the year compliments the exotic flora and fauna, creating a true paradise. It boasts thousands of flora species

You can relax and roam anywhere you want. You can get both flowery garden experience and forestry experience both at the same place.

Wow! It is with full of flowers. Very nicely maintained . Ideal for the students who learn Boteny. You can have a guided tour on a Eco friendly mini cab at a affordable price. Best time to visit is April & May.

The largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. The place is a must visit if you are in the area. It is just breath taking!

Hakgala Botanical Garden is currently under a planting phase this summer, making it less ideal for those looking to admire its full floral beauty. If your visit is aimed at viewing the garden's renowned flowers, it might be best to plan for another time.

When we visited there were no more flowers. Because it was not the season But there were lot of folwer plants planting for the flowering season by authorities. But the place is very beautiful. When we visite there was a gloomy and misty weather with small drisill. I was an amazing mood. There are lot of things to watch. Rose yard , Fern yard ,Japan Yard etc. Many plants and attractive places to get photos etc. Highly recommended for visiting.

This is the Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka. Ticket Price Rs.150.00 for Adults. Entrance very beautiful and mind to help whose at the check point to check your bags. There Rose Gardens are awesome 😍and available many colors of roses. Keep mind don't touch them and you can smell them. Every flower has a different smell. My favorite smell has the cream color rose. If you go their pls try it. In the top of garden they has another rose garden maintain by a women. She's very kind and familiar. Ask from her how plant roses and what they are doing for look after them. Once she said this like this. " This is also like we look after our kids." Awesome gardening shapes and the garden is very clean. Go and Feel the feeling. If you go on misty days that day was the great day you ever had. Also you can buy cactus 🌵 and flower plants for reasonable prices. ❤️😍🌹

This is a large botanical garden. The mountain's are also composed of various beautiful plants and insects and animals unique to Sri Lanka can be seen. If you are going on a weekend, you will have to wait for a while to get the entry ticket. When coming from Nuwara Eliya, after passing the park, parking facilities are provided on the right side.

One of the best Gardens to visit in Sri Lanka. Unlike other Gardens this garden is on the side of a mountain so the path is steep as in the path goes up and down not smooth flat. They have golf cart for 3 and 7 people. You can take a ride on it if you are not into hiking short on time. We went on May end which is almost the end of the season of flowers but we were still able to see flowers blooming. Rose garden there is a must to visit. Recommended if you want to see and experience the plants and flora of Sri Lanka.

Such a nice garden. When We visit It was bloomed with beautiful and varieties of roses. Please do not touch or harm roses if you are reading this. Garden is huge, take a photograph of the map at the entrance. in my perspective Garden is not well maintaining. there are some workers who are doing nothing and sitting around the garden. There are lots of plants those can't see in Sri Lanka. I saw many trees which origins from Australia. Tips: Early morning is the perfect timing to see the garden. Bags are checked by the security at the entrance If you are a foreigner, You have to pay high price than a local .

Such a beautiful place, a paradise of roses. A pleasant working crew including those drive the tourists around in the golf cart. Kind people, friendly environment and it appears the management is good. Clean toilets compared to many public toilets in the country

First go there when it is the season (April). If not then there is nothing much to see. But if u enjoy the feeling of being around trees and nature then that's fine. But if u want to enjoy flowers and the beauty of it. Then u must go there in april which is the season period.

Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya is a captivating natural haven, boasting a diverse collection of flora. The garden's meticulously arranged landscapes showcase a rich variety of plants, including vibrant flowers and exotic species. The well-maintained pathways offer a pleasant stroll through the lush surroundings. However, in comparison to other botanical gardens, it might be considered relatively smaller in size. In summary, Hakgala Botanical Garden provides a serene escape for nature enthusiasts, with its picturesque setting and diverse plant life.

This park is an excellent alternative for nature lovers who like to look at it more conveniently, walking on nicely prepared paths. The price for foreigners is considerably high in Sri Lanka, 3000 Rs for adults and a half for kids.

Botanicle garden with good variety of flora and fauna, some of which are native. Very well maintained, quite impressive landscaping and you could be spending good 2 to 3 hours exploring and walking around this place, it's very large and diverse. Although you can not bring any polythene or wrappers it's a good place to have a picnic too. There are some huts too. Tickets could be 2000LKR, but well worth it.

Really beautiful botanical gardens, so well laid out. Very relaxing spot and definitely worth a hour or few! Nice walk too with some impressive landscaping.

The entrance was expensive considering that half of the places on the description map was closed. It was 2000 lkr per person. Japanese garden was beautiful and also the upper and lower gardens were beautiful. Loved the cacti and succulent garden too. This is update from March 2022.

You need to buy a ticket to enter the garden and can walk around as much as you like.. A beautiful garden with flora and fauna alike.. Many places to take pictures for your gram. Take your time and stroll around. Please be mindful of not littering this beautiful place as we saw face masks thrown here and there. ( Entrance ticket for a foreigner would be LKR2000/= for an adult and LKR 1000/= for a child)

Nice place to calm the mind and feed the soul, a vast area of nature. Great collection of flora and fona.. Nature lovers, you'll like this for sure.. You have to go to the entrance passing the exit and come back by foot to the entrance if you parked there. Parking - Rs.100/= Entrance - Rs. 100/= Each

Nice and attractive flower garden in Nuwara Eliya district, well maintained place. Happy to visit there. suitable for adults and children.

Must visit flower garden in nuwara eliya