Discover Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Hakgala Botanical Gardens is the second largest national botanical garden in Sri Lanka, after Peradeniya Botanical Garden. It is located in the hill country district of Nuwara Eliya. The place is located about 5,500 above sea level which gives it a climate of around 20℃ average throughout the year.Hindu mythology of Ramayana has it that, this place was given to Sita by Ravana as a pleasure garden. The place which is mentioned in the Ramayana is known as Ashok Vatika. Not far from Hakgala Botanical Gardens is the Sita Eliya temple built for Queen Sita. The place is a definite visit for the flora and the fauna, the place is also famous for orchid and rose species. Foreigners are to pay special prices for the entrance; check with you tour operator before your visit.