Hakgala Botanical Garden, located just outside Nuwara Eliya, is Sri Lanka’s second-largest botanical garden and is renowned for its stunning collection of plants and flowers. Established during the British colonial era, the garden spans over 28 hectares and is home to a wide variety of orchids, roses, ferns, and medicinal plants. The cool climate and lush greenery create an ideal environment for exotic flora to thrive, making it a paradise for botanists, nature lovers, and photographers. Visitors can also enjoy scenic views of nearby tea plantations and take short hikes to nearby waterfalls. Hakgala Botanical Garden offers a peaceful retreat into nature, blending horticultural beauty with tranquil surroundings.
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Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check into your accommodation nearby.
Begin your visit at Hakgala Botanical Garden. Wander through the beautiful Rose Garden featuring many varieties of roses.
Explore the Orchid House with its colorful and exotic orchids.
Visit the Glass House to see unique cacti, succulents, and flowering plants like begonias.
Walk through the Fernery to admire native ferns and tree ferns.
Discover the Spice Garden with trees bearing cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Spend your evening relaxing nearby or taking a gentle stroll around the garden grounds.
Return to Hakgala Botanical Garden to explore areas you may have missed or want to revisit.
Visit the Rock Garden, featuring plants growing among natural rocks and a flowing stream.
Explore the Arboretum, home to exotic and endemic trees.
See the Bulb Garden showcasing bulbous plants like amaryllis and watsonia.
Have a meal at a local restaurant in Nuwara Eliya.
Optionally, visit the nearby Seetha Amman Temple, known for its cultural and historical significance.
Prepare for your onward journey or return trip.