Once reserved for the private entertainment and enjoyment of Kandyan royalty, the Royal Botanical Gardens has been around as far back as 1371. Today, all visitors are free to enjoy the spectacular lush green gardens over an impressive 60 hectares area – the idyllic and picturesque setting makes the gardens popular with families and horticulturalists alike.

Home to more than 4000 species of plants, including an exotic spice garden, a grand avenue of royal palms, the fascinating cannonball fruit tree, the giant Javan fig tree and a widely beloved and renowned collection of exquisite orchids, the Royal Botanical Gardens is a worthwhile sanctuary to visit out of central Kandy. Admire the intriguing antics of thousands of wing-flapping fruit bats and hundreds of mischievous monkeys amidst a romantic, peaceful leisurely stroll with your loved ones at the Royal Botanic Gardens!