Introduction. Department of National Botanical Gardens is the leading institution in the field of botany in Sri Lanka. It gives immense contribution the ex-situ conservation of plants, educating on plants, research and technical for promoting landscaping in Sri Lanka while it has become an attractive place among local and foreign visitors.
Location Hakgala. We are in Central Highlands (Up country) of Sri Lanka. Hakgala Gardens lie beneath the towering Hakgala Rock some 10km south of Nuwara Eliya (Little England) with majestic views across hills receding in tiers into the distance. Among the gardens in the island, Hakgala Botanical Gardens is second only to renowned Perdeniya Royal Botanical Gardens of Kandy, the gateway to the.
The Hakgala Botanical Garden is the second largest, and one of the few famous botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1861 by Dr G.H.K. Thwaites, for experimenting with the growth of Cinchona. The garden has different sections, where each part hosts a particular plant species. The garden forms brilliant biodiversity, where exotic.
The Hakgala Botanical Garden in Srilanka is situated on Nuwara Eliya - Badulla main road, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya. Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden.
Botanical Gardens of Sri Lanka. Botanical Gardens Hakgala. There are five botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka; Royal Botanical Gardens, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Henarathgoda Botanical Gardens, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. The Hakgala gardens are the second largest in Sri Lanka. Ganewatte Medicinal Plant Garden. Being located in the intermediate zone, the Medicinal.
Seethawaka wet zone botanical garden is located in Illukovita village, close to Avissawella. The easiest route to reach this garden is taking the turn from Puwakpitiya station. When you are driving from Colombo to Avisswella via high level, you will find the Puwakpitiya station at your left hand side. Turn right from the next junction, take the.