Peradeniya is a suburb of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and it’s home to the largest botanical garden in the country. Yes, it’s Peradeniya Botanical Garden and you can’t miss out on this attraction during your Kandy exploration.
The historical facts
Did you know that this garden dates back to 1371? Initially, this garden was owned by a queen, and then in the 18th century, a Kandyan Prince considered this his residential property. The British Empire, in the 1800s, decided to declare it as a Botanical Garden.
The location
The best thing about the geographical location of the garden is that it’s surrounded by the Mahaveli River (the longest river in Sri Lanka) on 3 sides. The garden spans an area of 60 hectares.
The plants and trees
Peradeniya Botanical Garden is home to over 4000 different species of plants and trees. There are medicinal plants, spices, and great collections of orchid plants that you’ll love to see. Not just the local plants, this garden also has species of Asian and other international plants.
Other attractions in Kandy
Located a few kilometres away from the Botanical Garden is the main attraction in Kandy- the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic. If you are searching for great places to stay in Kandy , choose a place such as Earl’s Regency Kandy that offers easy access to all Kandy attractions.
