Near Kandy, Central Province · SRI LANKA

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens

A spacious botanical garden known for its palm avenue, orchids and mature trees.

Tropical plant collections at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya are an easy addition to a Kandy visit. The grounds feature extensive tropical plant collections, avenues and lawns, and are best enjoyed with time for an unhurried walk.

Things to look out for

  • Avenue of Royal Palms
  • Orchid and tropical plant collections
  • The historic giant Javan fig tree