make sure to have your comfy shoes on! this garden is just huge and truly stunning for the nature lover. there is a difference in the fare for the locals and forgivers. also make sure to use the rest room (really dirty one!) before you start into the gardens as it can be quite a hike back. mosquitoes are plenty... More

When you are in Kandy try to make some time to visit the Royal Botanical Garden. It's beautiful. Trees, flowers, orchid garden, the whole atmosphere... and fruit bats:-) You won't be disappointed. More

A little bit disappointed by the fare differences betweens locals and tourists (This is a pity that Sri Lankan authorities may consider tourists as walking wallets that have to be milked), we found an enchanting garden. Beware of mosquitos, though. The orchids pavillon was not the most impressive part of this garden full a botanic wonders. There is an interesting... More

This was a great visit to the gardens, the variety of flora here is fantastic and culturally one of the few places you can see sri lankans being romantic. There is also a huge population of fruit bats here and the only place we saw water monitors. this is well worth the effort and a must see. More

Interesting, beautiful gardens, fascinated by the people washing their clothes in the river alongside, and drying them on the rock, our guide shelley was knowledgeable and took us on a tour of the trees planted by many visiting dignitaries and royalty. The orchid house was splendid. Definitely worth a visit. More

A great place to just walk around at a relaxed pace. The flowers and trees are just beautiful. Amazing to watch the fruit bats and birds here too. More

Don't miss this botanical garden. It is simply beautiful, peaceful and - at the same time - instructive. A quiet oasis. Take your time to see the whole park. You won't regret it, because it is full of interesting, even fascinating plants (and animals; Who would expect cattle in botanical gardens?). If possible, go on a Sunday, as that is... More

We went at nine in the morning and would highly recommend getting there earlier if possible. It can get hot in the sun but all of the shade created by he trees are great places to escape from the sun. Lovers can be seen all over the park sitting and chatting under trees and staying out of the sun. But... More

Take time to visit the Botanical Garden. The smell of flowers, the peaceful atmosphere, and the beauty all around takes you far away from the heavy traffic and all the shops. More