Gardens · Nuwara Eliya
Hakgala Botanical Garden: Highland Flowers Near Nuwara Eliya
By Days of Iru and Opa
Hakgala is one of the highest botanical gardens in the world, set on the slopes below Hakgala rock a short drive from Nuwara Eliya. The cool climate lets it grow roses, orchids, and plants that would not survive on the lowland heat.
What to expect
Paths climb gently through the rose garden, a fernery, and shaded avenues of old trees, with the rock rising behind. It is a calm, green place to spend a couple of hours away from the road.
Good to know
The rose season around the middle of the year is the most colourful time. It is on the road toward Ella, so it pairs well with a highland drive.
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