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Hakgala Botanical Garden
Roses and ferns
About Hakgala Botanical Garden
Hakgala Botanical Garden, about 10 km south-east of Nuwara Eliya, was founded in the 19th century on the slopes below Hakgala rock. Its rose garden, tree ferns and cool-climate plants make a pleasant stop on the road to Ella or Horton Plains.
Why it's on our list
- Rose garden
- Ferns
- Cool climate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hakgala Botanical Garden before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Hakgala Botanical Garden are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Horton Plains14 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Little Adam’s Peak27 kmCar or taxi 85 min
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy45 kmCar or taxi 139 min
- Peradeniya Botanic Gardens46 kmCar or taxi 140 min
- Kandy Lake47 kmCar or taxi 143 min