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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Tourist attraction Park Garden Botanical garden

One of the Best Places To Visits in Eriyagama


Address

Royal Botanic Gardens, Colombo - Kandy Rd, Kandy 20400, Sri Lanka

Website

www.botanicgardens.gov.lk

Contact

+94 812 388 088

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (18K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 5 PM

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  • 5/5 Alnoor 1 month ago on Google • 470 reviews New
    I was going to skip this but a friend told me this is the only thing worthwhile to see in Kandy especially if one has seen lots of temples in Anuradhapura. This is a huge place so bring water and wear a good pair of shoes. Has washrooms and canteens in the garden and the gift shop is very reasonable
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Naveen K. 1 year ago on Google
    The botanical garden in Kandy is really beautiful and rich in flora and fauna. You will see some of the unique plants and trees here. It is very big and you need ample time to take a walk in complete garden. Definitely a recommended place to visit if you in Kandy.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Becky J. 2 years ago on Google
    Brought here by our private driver suggestion and glad we did. Beautiful gardens with lots of old trees. Plenty to walk around and see. Highlight for us were coming across 100s of bats in the trees above, amazing! Plenty of lovely photos to be got here!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sansa d. 2 months ago on Google • 336 reviews New
    Located in the city of Kandy in the Central province of Sri Lanka. Situated alongside the Mahaweli river which is the longest river in the country. Home to more than 4000 species of plants which include orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees, the gardens sprawls across 147 acres at 460 meters above sea level. Managed by the Department of National Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka, it was created around 1750 but it's actual history dates back to1371. The King Walagambahu III kept a court there initially and then King Wimaladharma built a temple which was destroyed by foreign invaders. Under the British rule a botanical garden was established in 1843. During WW2 the gardens were used as a headquarters. This unique botanical gardens were used as a location for the famed film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' in 1957.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience! Fantastic! There are lots of plants here. Very clean area with many unusual trees. You can walk here 3-4 hours. If you like nature and enjoy walking , this place worth to visit
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siddhanth V. 7 months ago on Google
    Lush green trees and a diverse variety of flowers housed in this garden. It not only brings you closer to the nature, but it’s also a spectacular place to bond over a picnic with your near and dear ones. Acres of land and abundance of plants to explore in the garden. It might take you easily 2 hrs plus to cover each and every inch of the garden. Do try to visit it when it has some shade (preferably after 3 PM) and don’t forget to carry your picnic bags !
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sandy Archer A. B. 2 months ago on Google • 90 reviews New
    Impressive for its size and details. This Hindu temple is worth visiting. The number of details and figures both inside and outside could get your attention for hours and hours. Female tourists need to cover their shoulders and legs. You can rent/borrow at the entrance.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim P. 1 month ago on Google • 673 reviews New
    We have visited botanical Gardens around the world bit these rank among the best. Such a diversity, well laid out and labelled, as well as being carefully tended. You could easily spend the whole day wandering around. It was beautiful and highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devon P. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the oldest and the greatest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka which is famous all around the world. It has many species of unique trees and plants and has a vast area of land. There are various special plants which has been planted by VIP people commemorating there visit to Sri Lanka or inorder to mark a significant event. A must visit place if you are coming to Kandy and it's easily accessible too. Nice place and the entrance fee is only Rs 100 for locals. For foreigners it costs Rs 2000 though. Recommended for all ages and families and specially for botany enthusiasts.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theo C. 4 months ago on Google
    Tranquil gardens with a wide range of plant types. Magnificent avenues and colourful floral beds are among the highlights. It’s a favourite place for young couples to meet in relative seclusion.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sanath K. 4 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    This is a one of the oldest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. If you are interest about trees and plants , this place is very valuable place to see. Can spend complete day for exploring whole garden . Arrangement of places and roads very good, Toilets clean. But can be improve little bit. Cleanliness and attractiveness lower than expected
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nas S. 3 months ago on Google • 302 reviews New
    An incredible garden that’s worth the visit. Amazing colourful plants and nicely laid out. It’s also very peaceful and you can easily spend a few hours in this kind of setting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 IMPEX 2 years ago on Google
    Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is one of the oldest and greatest gardens in Sri Lanka. This place is ideal for both locals and foreigners to spend the day. And also this is the best place for couples who seeking freedom. The garden includes lots of species of plants, including orchids, Roses, medicinal plants and palm trees. There is a small and neat orchid house built inside the Royal Botanical Gardens. This place is well maintained. I think March is the perfect time to visit this place. There are washroom facilities inside the garden. They are clean and well maintained. A must visit for anyone who loves the environment. I love this place and I highly recommend this place. ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manolis L. 11 months ago on Google
    The largest botanical garden on the island, a must-see, regardless of where on the island you are. Covers a pretty large area and is well maintained. You can tour in an hour. Make sure you stop for a drink at the cafeteria, the view from it is unforgettable. Entrance fee: 2,000 LKR.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajaie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this place! We stopped for a quick visit on our way to Nuwara Eliya but ended up staying for two hours in there because it is so beautiful and enormous. It is very relaxing to walk around or sit for a picnic. Huge collection of plants from all over the world and large trees that are more than 50 years old. Highly recommended if you are staying in Kandy or just passing by!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Afsan Hasan K. 3 years ago on Google
    I like to go to Botanical Gardens specially for morning walk. While I was passing by the Kandy Botanical Garden back in 2011, I thought if I could stay in Kandy at night and visit the Botanical Garden next morning but due to some time constraints, I had to return to Colombo for travelling back to Dhaka. Alhamdulillah, I got the opportunity to visit Kandy again in 2020 but did not get the chance to visit the Botanical Garden in first attempt owing to travelling with a group. So this time I returned back to Kandy once again from Ella just to visit the Royal Botanical Garden (the only remaining place in Kandy on my tick the box list) and to catch the train from there to Colombo.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kanishka M. 7 months ago on Google
    Explore an enchanting paradise boasting a diverse collection of exotic plants and lush landscapes. Vibrant colors and soothing serenity create a haven for nature enthusiasts. Historical significance and meticulously maintained pathways offer a delightful stroll through horticultural wonderland. Giant trees, vibrant orchids, and scenic beauty for an immersive, educational, and visually stunning experience. Must-visit destination for tranquility amidst natural splendor.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pravin R. 3 years ago on Google
    It was very very good and i can see why the tickets are always sold out / sell out way in advance. We were very concerned before going about Covid / how it would be managed - one of us is in the higher risk group. Have to say overall it was very well managed. One way system to see the lights, staggered entry, all employees wearing masks, all of it outside, mostly people were social distancing, not too crowded. In popular parts of the trail there were areas allocated for standing, for photos etc so people were kept apart. But as like with everywhere, there are a few people in denial or not realising that some of us are more vulnerable than others and getting a bit too close. Used my umbrella to good effect to protect my space! Only low point was seeing a 'mum' in a family of 4 smacking her son for not looking up at a camera (you know who you are - shame on you). Be very vigilant outside main entrance though at the pedestrian crossing. Whilst there are marshals it is very congested as the exit and entrance are right next door to each other. This needs to be better managed/planned at peak times Dont buy the car park ticket for National Archives. £10 and 10 min plus walk. On this walk you will walk past many empty street car parking places with a time limit of between 10am and Noon only - waste of money that bit. We arrived at 18.30 with plenty of free street parking
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcel C. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the best botanical gardens worldwide. It's more focused on amazing trees,, you see the long history of these gardens with giant trees, beautiful landscape. You can spend easily 2 to 3 hours walking non stop, but we recommend to take some more time, rest under a nice tree and enjoy the views.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiran R. 2 years ago on Google
    One iconic place in Kandy - SriLanka, it spreads across a vast area, with beautiful trees, plants and flowers, filled up with that natural atmosphere, calm and quiet. An excellent place to explore. There is a small snack bar/ caffe too. If you are going to explore the whole place it will take the whole day. There are lots of areas to have a small picnic.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daria P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to spend a day. We visited in January, not the orchid season, unfortunately. But still there were like 20 different colors. Palm alleys are top spots to take pictures. You can also take a golf cart, but we didn't. Monkeys can be seen there as well eating some fruits and flowers. All the trees have plates, which is very helpful
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmed S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best Botanical garden in Srilanka.. beautiful landscape and such a huge collection of flora.. an orchid house with a collection of 300 species, more than 100 species of palms and many more. It's a good place to some endemic trees to Sri Lanka too.. Its really worth visiting. It's a good place for children too gain a better knowledge and to have relaxing time with a wonderful nature. Highly recommend for anyone without a hesitation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sapumal W. 1 month ago on Google • 62 reviews New
    I am a resident of Peradeniya and I visit the Botanical Garden often. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend an afternoon, with a huge variety of plants and flowers to see. I especially love the orchid collection. The gardens are well-maintained and there are plenty of places to sit and relax. There are also a few cafes and restaurants on site, which is handy. I would definitely recommend the Peradeniya Botanical Garden to anyone visiting Kandy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yasmine a. 1 month ago on Google • 283 reviews New
    The place is very beautiful with many sights. Educational at the same time. It is not only for pictures you can actually have a small picnic there. It is big but not misleading. The ticket is 3000 for one person but for local the price is different. There is toilet there so no worries. You can do gulf 🚗 there if you don’t feel like walking.

  • 5/5 Roshan Kalpa T. 2 years ago on Google
    The history of the Royal Botanic Gardens dates as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the thrown and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweli river. Later, in the reign of King Kirti Sri from 1747 - 1780 King Rajadhi Rajasinghe resided therein, where a temporary residence was erected for him. A vihare and dagaba were built in the reign of King Wimala Dhamma which was improved by Kind Rajadhi Rajasinghe. The vihare and dogaba were destroyed by the English when they occupied Kandy. The famous historical battle of Gannoruwa between Rajasinghe II and the Portuguese was fought on the Northern side of the river. A priest resided here till the Gardens were formed by Mr Alexandar Moon in 1821 six years after the final conquest of the Kandyan Kingdom. In 1810 under the advice of Sir Joseph Banks a garden named Kew was opened in Slave island and Mr William Kerr was appointed as its Superintendent. In 1813 the garden was moved to Kalutara for the reception of economic plants which could be cultivated there on a larger scale than was possible at Slave island. Kerr died in 1814 and under the rule of his successor Mr Alexander Moon this Garden was finally moved to Peradeniya in 1821 as it was found to be favorable and better adapted for the proposed Botanic establishment. The transfer of exotics from the Kalutara Garden was made by successive Superintendents at least up to 1843. During Moon's superintendent the opening of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, can be said to have commenced though at first only the South West portion of the Gardens was cleared and opened and it was mostly planted with cinnamon and coffee. Moon published his "Catalogue of Ceylon Plants" in 1824 in which was given the Botanical and native names of 1, 127 plants, indigenous to the island. After the appointment of Mr George Gardner in 1844 the institution started upon its more active independent and useful existence that it has since maintained. Only 40 acres of the 147 acres were in cultivation when Gardener took charge and the chief use made of the land was to grow jak, coconuts and vegetables for sale by the Government Agent in Kandy. Gardner effected many important improvements in the condition of the Gardens but his chief work was the exploration of the country for the collection and preparation of its flora. He died at Nuwara Eliya in 1849 and was succeeded by Dr Thwaites who for over 30 years maintained the Gardens in a high state of efficiency, added largely to our knowledge of the flora of the Colony and gave the establishment its worldwide reputation. Botanic Gardens at Hakgala was established in 1861 for introduction of Cinchona into the island and in 1876 Gampaha (Henarathgoda) Botanic Garden was started for the introduction of Rubber.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Narendran S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a wonderful place to visit, so green & lush. You wouldn't feel that you are walking for hours if you are a person who would lose your self in nature. Even if you are not something clueless about the kind of plants there, they will not miss to captivate your eyes & heart. It is an experience we all must have. As a Person from a dry region of the country it was an amazing opportunity for me. It might be a common place for everyone to visit but it's not without reason. We must experience this at least once to understand the wow factor. Highly recommended you to have this experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ausra J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful garden, 100% recommend. You can walk there and admire all the beaty or take a vehicle with the driver/guide who will show you the park, tell lots of interesting facts about plants growing there and will stop anytime for photos and even take the pictures of you if you ask. There is also a small "lake" of the shape of Sri Lanka. The tree in the middle of it is Kandy's place in the country. Also you will meet few monkeys in the garden. They are friendly and are not afraid of people. You may buy some bananas and feed them from hand. Red faces monkeys are females and others - males.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely gardens but lack of maintenance is visible. Could be due to covid-19 situation and low number of visitors.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sampath P. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent botanical garden. ticket price is very fair. very clean. you can buy food inside restaurants and cafes. not too crowded. Very helpful staff. Good security. Don't use three wheelers near the front gate. they over charge you. always recommend the pick me app three wheelers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina B. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved this place ! It took us 1:45 to walk around the entire park. We’ll maintain and so many variety from across the globe, very very interesting !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sashanka U. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite and beautiful place to enjoy nature 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayani K. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best place in Kandy. Very nice place. Can have a knowledge about plants. Definitely you should visit here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 siddhi g. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the best botanical gardens I’ve ever been to. Beats most of the European gardens too. The garden is large and one should ideally take our 4-5 hours to tour it all. They’ve placed benches in multiple places for you to take a seat among the greenery which is beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RUKSHAN S. 3 years ago on Google
    The royal botanical garden of Sri Lanka. You can see, so many varieties of plants and flowers. This is a very beautiful place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barnaby N. 3 years ago on Google
    I went here not expecting much and I was totally blown away by how good this place is. There are so many areas to explore you could be here all day. My personal favourite areas was the orchid house, the avenue of palm trees and the selection of bamboos. There is also a bridge in the middle which is covered in Monkeys
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dorit S. 3 weeks ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    Overpriced honestly. It’s more like a big park than a typical botanical garden. And the houses that are what you would expect are not clearly labeled on the map or differently labeled on each one. Also not sure what there is to do besides walk around for an hour. The snack choices were definitely underwhelming and the guy working the stand could barely talk English. The guys with the cows were nice but also just ended up asking for money. The monkeys were entertaining.

  • 5/5 Dhaval S. 2 months ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    Located in the city of Kandy in the Central province of Sri Lanka. Situated alongside the Mahaweli river which is the longest river in the country. Home to more than 4000 species of plants which include orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees, the gardens sprawls across 147 acres at 460 meters above sea level. Managed by the Department of National Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka, it was created around 1750 but it's actual history dates back to1371. The King Walagambahu III kept a court there initially and then King Wimaladharma built a temple which was destroyed by foreign invaders. Under the British rule a botanical garden was established in 1843. During WW2 the gardens were used as a headquarters. This unique botanical gardens were used as a location for the famed film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' in 1957.

  • 5/5 Dasha T. 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    A very beautiful, diverse and informative place - many information stands throughout the garden. There are arboretum, spice garden, fernery, orchid house, suspension bridge, cabbage palm avenue and many other enjoyable spots. You can observe flying foxes colony on trees and monkey very close. I saw a tortoise in a pond. I enjoyed every second I was there. Price for foreigners 3000 lkr. We also had a pretty good buffet for 2500 lkr for lunch in a restaurant near great lawn.

  • 5/5 Kuhan K. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Stunning scenery. Must recommend when you are in the area. Pick a day that it's not too hot (if possible). Be careful of the monkeys and baby monkeys. Do not feed them

  • 5/5 Thusitha Madhushanthi H. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful very spacious place which contains almost all kinds of gardening flower, grass and plant species. Educational too.. Even though there are some small areas were neglected to weeds and more benches would've been nice I loved all my visits there.

  • 5/5 Khalid Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Sujeewa R. 3 years ago on Google
    super

  • 5/5 Sri Lanken's P. 3 years ago on Google
    Well

  • 5/5 Ross D. 4 months ago on Google
    We just caught the local bus to the Gardens which date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. We enjoyed the suspension bridge and the restaurant is a nice reprieve from the heat.

  • 5/5 Badhurdeen A. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it...

  • 5/5 ملاك �. 3 years ago on Google
    This is Famous place in sri Lanka

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 6 months ago on Google
    A nice place to walk and spend a day. Maybe they could increase the number of golf carts or start a tour with a guide explaining the plants and the area. Its hard to explore the whole garden, As the garden is in a wide spread area.

  • 5/5 Nisala R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the best garden I've ever been to

  • 5/5 Marta950525 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    If you like walking through beautiful flora, that is the place for you. Dozens of colourful plants in some greenhouses. Breathtaking avenues with massive palm trees. Ticket cost 3000 LKR per person (foreign, locals less). We spent there almost 3 hours. I don't recommend restaurant in the middle of gardens, food overpriced, cold and not as tastefull as local restaurants.

  • 5/5 Ashani D. 3 years ago on Google
    Place to get rest alone

  • 5/5 Anumi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery with various kinds of flowers and trees.A good place to enjoy the beauty of nature with your family and friends.This is the no. One botanical garden in Sri Lanka and one of the must visit places in Sri Lanka.

  • 5/5 Yasas D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to walk along peacefully or spend time with family also seeing many flowers and many gardening beauty

  • 5/5 james G. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    By far the best botanical garden I have ever visited. We took the buggy and guide as we had less mobile members in our group, this was a good move as the driver explained a lot as we made our way around the park. Not only did it have a massive array of different plants and some interesting wildlife (birds, monkeys, and bats) but it was just a nice place to relax with may families sitting on the grass enjoying the evening.

  • 5/5 Sajith T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful and calm place to visit with your family or a dearest one.

  • 5/5 Imesh A. 3 years ago on Google
    Release your covid stress . Visit here have some walk chat food with your family and friends. Stay safe . Stay happy . ❤️

  • 5/5 Forgetmenot _. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful place. As much as it's a place with beauty and historical values it's also a useful place for those who're studying botany. Nice place for a stroll in the evening. For a visit alone, with family friends or anyone, it's recommended. But please do refrain from harming the nature.

  • 5/5 Mohamed S. 3 years ago on Google
    An amazing place of Sri Lanka. You feel free heart soon enter. Must see at least once in a lifetime. Very useful place for botanical degree carriers. World wide collection available. I warmly welcome all to visit. I'm every ready for your guidance.

  • 5/5 Dulana H. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of the oldest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. Well maintained. Entrance ticket for a local adult was 400 and Totally worthy. It has a cafeteria and clean washrooms inside. Many endemic plants were there. Good for picnics as well. Kids also can play. There is a spacious area which is open and paved with green grass. That area is ideal for small gatherings. Calm and Serene. However you need energy to walkthrough

  • 4/5 Kateryna S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, peaceful and well taken care of but not mindblowingly exotic for those from Europe. Seems to be a popular date place for local couples :)

  • 5/5 Milan D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is huge. Much more than a botanical garden, a beautiful park with an incredible diversity of flora that you will not see anywhere else. Must visit 👌

  • 5/5 Discovery P. 2 years ago on Google
    The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The rare varieties of orchids are a treat for eyes.. and I totally loved the walk through palm trees!!

  • 3/5 Becci R. 2 years ago on Google
    Was okay - beautiful and a nice walk but not worth the money rs2000 each for foreigners, there's better things to do in Sri Lanka for less/free. They also refused to give us the student price said that price wasn't on, don't know if because of Covid or something they aren't getting as many visitors, who knows. All I know is I'm getting a bit sick of paying 50X the price of locals everywhere in Sri Lanka!

  • 5/5 APC 8. 2 years ago on Google
    Gigantic, beautiful, calm. An excellent place to explore. There are toilets inside and a small snack bar too. There is a small shop/cafe right next to the entrance. You need like a minimum half a day to explore the whole place.

  • 5/5 MILHAN P. 2 years ago on Google
    Everyone have to visit here One of the best place in Sri lanka

  • 5/5 David A. 2 years ago on Google
    A gem of a garden in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Kandy. Nice place to have a relaxing walk. Do allot at least 2-3 hours to see the many trees, plants and flowers. Has interesting wild life too... Mind the monkeys! A good day out to add on your Kandy itinerary.

  • 5/5 VIKASH S. 2 years ago on Google
    Royal Botanic Gardens, are about 6 km to the west of the Kandy in the Central Province. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is located along with the longest river of Sri Lanka (Mahaweli River). The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

  • 5/5 Aleksandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful garden with so beautiful, vary trees and flowers. Worthy to see for sure. It's lovely walk for 2-3 hours. Additionally there is possibility to see hundreds of bats sleeping at the trees and some monkeys.

  • 5/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent gardens, great layout and wonderful planting and design. Make sure to visit the memorial trees and the orchid house. And do try and get on the suspension bridge.

  • 4/5 Roffi P. 2 years ago on Google
    What an oasis of calm in a hectic city. An amazing collection of tropical and subtropical plants, a definite must for anyone visiting Kandy. Some sections were closed and others under maintenance, it's the only reason I'm not giving a perfect score

  • 3/5 Floris H. 1 year ago on Google
    In short: large park with entrance fee. All kind of flower and trees. Some nice spots but most park is just a lott of plants put in one park. Good place to sit on a bench to read a book, but in this case you have to pay for it.

  • 5/5 Travel Leisurely with Leisure Travel H. 2 years ago on Google
    " Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.  It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka).[2] It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.[3] Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka". The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. "

  • 5/5 Арина �. 11 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful and peaceful place, a little lack of wild animals, of course, but it is still a botanical garden, not a zoological garden. It's a beautiful, well-maintained, clean place. No intrusive people offering their services. Of the minuses - I would like a little more jungle area, very little. The cafe in the area is outdated. Needs renovation. On the plus side - the garden is gorgeous, you can feel the tremendous amount of work and resources invested.

  • 5/5 Tenz D. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of all sorts of plant species from all over the world. The garden is well maintained and even offers wildlife spotting (many many bats, monkeys, lizards, oxes).

  • 5/5 Dr.Gitanjali Goswami H. 2 years ago on Google
    Can say one of the iconic place of Kandy. Very quite environment ,March is the perfect time to visit. We took cart ride ,the guide explained all nicely Amazing place .Parking is bit difficult ,so try to stay near by hotels ..( cart ride is good ,but we have to wait for an hour ,for its availibility)

  • 4/5 Matt M. 8 months ago on Google
    Spent a good few hours here in an afternoon. It is 3000 per person but I think it’s money well spent. Should of taken more pictures of the many flowers, beautiful trees and expansive gardens that are all around you. Great opportunity to get surrounded by greenery and read a book. Bring a few short eats to enjoy a wee snack and makes for a pleasant and relaxing afternoon.

  • 5/5 Sanjay K. 2 years ago on Google
    Situated about 5.5 Km from Kandy, Sri Lanka. Most visited Garden by foreign tourist and locals. A beautiful garden will full of species plants- more than 4000 and all varieties of palm and medicinal plants and flowers. The prominent foreign and head have Visited this famous garden.

  • 5/5 Jeevan Z. 8 months ago on Google
    If you are in Kandy, Don't miss this!!! It's a mix of history and nature.. Take the buggy ride for a faster look... The memorabilia shop is wonderful..

  • 4/5 Raashid S. 1 year ago on Google
    Its one of the oldest botanical gardens in asia with many specialized plants...fun fact...more than thousand movies have been taken here and many distinguished personnel have visited here since the eighteen hundreds including kings, queens, heads of states and spiritual leaders the likes of bohra community. It would be great if the location is properly numbered for people to roam and explore but they do offer a catelog for you to peruse through while purchasing the tickets. Golf carts can be hired for a quick round visit around the garden too


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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