Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hakgala Botanical Garden | Sri Lanka

🌿 Hakgala Botanical Garden : https://www.lakpura.com/pages/hakgala-botanical-gardens?utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=youtube.com&utm_source=lky7m9458v Located in the cool hill country near Nuwara Eliya, this is one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and historic botanical gardens. 📍 Overview Established in 1861, originally for cultivating cinchona (used for quinine) Spread across about 28 hectares, making it the second-largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka Situated at around 5,400–5,500 feet above sea level, giving it a cool, temperate climate 🌸 What makes it special Home to 10,000+ plant species, including orchids, roses, ferns, and exotic trees Famous sections include: 🌹 Rose Garden 🌿 Japanese Garden 🌱 Fernery & Rock Garden Surrounded by the dramatic Hakgala Rock and adjacent forest reserve, adding scenic mountain views 🌼 Best time to visit March–April (peak bloom season with vibrant flowers) Cool weather year-round, but December–February can be quite chilly 🐦 Nature & wildlife Not just plants—you can also spot birds like: Sri Lankan bush warbler Dull-blue flycatcher 🚗 Getting there About 10–16 km from Nuwara Eliya town along the Badulla road 🔗Hakgala Botanical Gardens: https://www.lakpura.com/pages/hakgala-botanical-gardens?utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=youtube.com&utm_source=lky7m9458v Credits: Serendip Stories : https://www.youtube.com/@serendipstories-srilanka