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Hakgala Botanical Garden: Beauty among the hills

Nestled away in the hills of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, one will find the truly wonderful Botanic Gardens of Haggala which was initiated as a cultivation project in 1861. 10 kilometres off the Badulla Road, in chilly Nuwara Eliya the gates open up to a wonderland of colourful marvels in the midst of the hills of tea plantations. The name of this wonderful attraction is Haggala Rock which means the “Elephant’s jaw rock”. Hovering over the gardens and the forest reserve at astounding heights of 2, 200 meters, the rock is truly a grandiose sight.

High above sea level, at an elevation of 1,745 metres the gardens cover a region of 28 acres, which is bountiful with the workings of a Garden of Eden. With many of the attractions found in tiers across the grounds, the colourful flora seems to resemble cascading rainbow waterfalls. Also, moving further inwards, visitors will be able to take in the breathtaking views of the Uva Valley along with the mountain ranges of Namunukula and Madulsima.

The focal attractions of the Haggala Botanical Gardens include the likes of the Central Pond and Bulb Garden, Lower Flower Garden, Rose Garden, Glass Garden, Upper Flower Garden, the Fernery, the Rock Garden, and the Arboretum. However, there is much to see and enjoy en route to and from these destinations.

Take an adventure in the vast regions of the wondrous Haggala Botanical Gardens and experience natural beauty of great variety. When you find yourself in the hill capital of the island Looking for Sri Lanka hotel situated close to the gardens, you will be pleased to find tasteful accommodation options even in the midst of such greenery. Book your stay at one of the finest Nuwara Eliya hotels such as Jetwing St. Andrew’s that offers warm hospitality and comfort in each of their accommodation options.

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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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