For those of you heading over to ‘Little England’ which is ideally located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Garden would go a long way to completing your holiday in chilly Nuwara Eliya. Why not make it a part of your Sri Lanka travel? Talk to Jetwing Travels which is known to organise a wealth of Sri Lanka tours so that they may lead you to the lush green gardens of Hakgala.
Opened in 1861, Hakgala Botanical Garden houses an impressive list of over 10,000 species of flora. One of the three botanical gardens in the country, Hakgala is famous for its countless species of roses and orchids that have thrilled large locals and tourists year in & year out. According to forklore, the garden is also believed to have been a shelter for Sita who was abducted by King Ravana.
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