Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Attraction
4.6 (17877 reviews)
Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Colombo - Kandy Rd, Kandy 20400, Sri Lanka
+94 812 388 088
Did You Know?
Plant Diversity
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya boasts a remarkable collection of over 4,000 plant species, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees.
Expansive Area
Spread across 147 acres (0.59 km²), the gardens offer a vast and tranquil space to explore the wonders of the plant kingdom.
Rainy Days
Located at an elevation of 460 meters, the gardens experience a generous 200 days of rainfall annually, contributing to the lush and vibrant environment.
Annual Visitors
In 2016, the gardens welcomed over 1.6 million visitors, a testament to their popularity as a must-see destination in Sri Lanka.
Highlights from Reviews
• Stunning natural beauty
The gardens are consistently described as breathtaking, beautiful, and a lush, living masterpiece, offering an immersive natural experience.
• Vast plant diversity
Home to over 4,000 species, including exotic orchids, towering palms, and giant trees, it's a rich botanical collection.
• Impeccably maintained
The grounds are immaculately kept, clean, and perfectly manicured, contributing to a pleasant and visually appealing visit.
• Peaceful atmosphere
Visitors find the gardens to be a serene and relaxing oasis, ideal for slow walks, photography, and an escape from city bustle.
• Unique features & wildlife
Highlights include the Orchid House, impressive Palm Avenues, the Giant Javan Fig Tree, and abundant fruit bats and birds.
