Botanical Gardens in Kandy

History of Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens were initially created by the Kandyan Kings for purposes of growing tea and rubber plantations. However, after the British took over Kandy, the garden was used as Lord Mountbatten’s headquarters. It was also used by the Britishers to take a walk and relax amidst the lush green gardens. It was later developed into a garden with numerous fruits, rare orchids, tall palm trees and various seedlings of foreign plants. The garden reminds the Sri Lankans of the architectural and creative capabilities of the Kandian kings. The Britishers may have modified the garden but the main idea and structure remain the same to this date.

Other Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens are the much sought after tourist attraction in Kandy. However, after visiting the Peradeniya, take a look at the other Botanical Gardens that Sri Lanka has to offer. Each garden has its own charm and beauty regarding the availability of plants and trees. So, check out the other massive Botanical Gardens with lush greenery and various fruits and flowers.

Hakgala Botanical Garden

Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second largest Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Nuwara Eliya and has a cool temperature. It was initially built to take care of tea cultivation but now tourists can see a variety of subtropical fruits and plants.

Seethawaka Botanical Garden

Seethawaka Botanical Gardens was created for rubber and tea cultivation in the 20th century. Now, tourists will find a variety of Bamboo and endemic plant species that need to be protected. So, you may not get to buy these beautiful plants but will get to view and know a lot about the uses of so many vulnerable plant species in the garden.

Henarathgoda Botanical Garden

Henarathgoda Botanical Garden is a garden that mainly has rubber growing plants and trees. The seeds for rubber cultivation was brought in from the Amazon forest which led to the creation of Henarathgoda Botanical Garden. Tourists can roam around the garden and know about the stories connected to the reason for the presence of a few special trees in the garden. So, the next time you chance upon Sri Lanka, do visit all the Botanical Gardens especially the Peradeniya Botanical Garden.