Be greeted by lofty trees and sweet-smelling flowers as you step inside the beautiful premises of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Kandy. Found approximately 110 km from Colombo, the gardens can be reached and thereafter enjoyed as part of your holiday in Sri Lanka. Consult NKAR Travels and Tours and they will be happy to arrange an excursions for you to discover the sights and sounds of the gardens. If you are on the lookout for Sri Lanka tour packages then the team at NKAR would be more than happy to assist you in planning the most memorable holiday ever.
The long pathways that take you past thick vegetation will surely usher in a deep sense of satisfaction where you could spend an entire day exploring each and every section of the botanical gardens. If you’re into photography then this would be a heavenly experience for the countless number of flower gardens and lush green lawns would make for great snaps. Over 4000 species of trees and plants grow here. Sri Lanka is known for its spices and one could take time exploring the Spice Garden filled with cloves, cardamoms and vanilla. Cactus House, Plant House and the Medicinal Garden feature amongst the numerous sections that warrant a visit. Showcasing a collection of cannonball trees, Cannonball Avenue is a must visit as the flowers found here are breathtaking. From talipot palms, hibiscus, crotons, bougainvilleas to huge Javan fig trees, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is too good a treat to miss out on when heading over to the hill capital of Kandy.
