Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden in Kandy

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

The largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka with a collection of tropical plants and giant bamboos.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Dec 27, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum1 hours

Recommended1.5 hours

Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult

1,500 LKR~1,500 $

Child

750 LKR~750 $

Foreigners 1500 LKR (~$5), children under 12: 750 LKR. Electric buggy 2000 LKR. 4000+ plant species! 7:30am-6pm daily

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How to Get There

From Kandy: bus 644 or 645 from bus station (20-30 min, 16 rupees). Train to Peradeniya station (15 min), then walk. Tuk-tuk or taxi — 20 minutes. Garden is 6 km from Kandy.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Audio guide

Not available

Staff assistance

Not available

Working Hours

Monday07:30 — 17:00

Tuesday07:30 — 17:00

Wednesday07:30 — 17:00

Thursday07:30 — 17:00

Friday07:30 — 17:00

Saturday07:30 — 17:00

Sunday07:30 — 17:00

Note

Sri Lanka's largest botanical garden, 60 hectares. Entry foreigners $15, locals 100 LKR. Famous: giant bamboo, royal palm avenue, Java tree. Last entry 16:30. Guides available at entrance. 6km from Kandy.

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