Peradeniya

Peradeniya, just outside Kandy, is home to the island’s largest and most celebrated botanical garden, spanning 147 acres along the Mahaweli River. Once reserved for Kandyan royalty, it now showcases a dazzling array of orchids, palms, spice plants, and towering trees. With shaded avenues, historic plantings, and serene landscapes, Peradeniya offers travelers a tranquil retreat into Sri Lanka’s botanical heritage.