• Botanic Gardens at Hakgala were established in 1861 for the purpose of experimentation and promotion of Cinchona cultivation in Sri Lanka.
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated on the Nuwara Eliya-Badulla main road, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya and extents for about 28 hectares.
  • In 1860 the Botanical Gardens at Hakgala were started in order that the cultivation of Cinchona could be studied and experiments conducted.
  • My wife an I enjoyed another very good visit to the Hakgala Botanic Gardens, despite the inclement weather. The roses were in particularly good bloom.
  • One of Sri Lanka’s five botanical gardens is the Hakgala Botanical Garden; the other four are the Seethawaka Botanical Garden, Peradeniya Botanical...
  • Floral Diversity: A Symphony of Colors One of the striking features of Hakgala Botanical Garden is its remarkable floral diversity.
  • Hakgala Botanical Gardens is located within the Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. Mythology. The rock of Hakgala (Jaw Rock) rises 450 meters (1500 feet)...
  • The Hakgala Botanical Garden is open daily from 7.30am to 6pm. The entrance fee is nominal, and guided tours are available for an additional cost.
  • Location and climate Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated on the Nuwara Eliya-Badulla main road, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya and extents for about 28 hectares.