Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens

Getting There - There is bus running frequently from Kandy city to the southern gate of Botanic Gardens during the day. Just hop on one the them and head out for this once in a lifetime walk. Highlight - The Royal Botanic Gardens is on its own a reason to visit Kandy. It is the largest of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka and arguably the finest of its kind in Asia. The garden is about 58 hectares large and hosts more than 4,000 different sorts of plants. Colourful orchids, pleasant winds, tall trees. and proximity with the Mahaweli river is a beautiful treat for t he eyes. The garden is also the best place to experience and witness local lives in this historic city. When I visited there years back, I saw kids running around freely and wildly in the park, couples spending intimate time together and laughing at each other’s jokes, family enjoying quality time while having bountiful food. It was wonderful to see this amazing park filled with such a lively atmosphere.