This gentle forest walk combines the famous Hakgala Botanical Garden with a short mountain trail through the adjacent nature reserve. The 2.5-hour experience includes both cultivated gardens showcasing temperate plants and natural montane forest with endemic bird species. Perfect for plant enthusiasts and those wanting easier mountain access. Best for plant lovers and those wanting gentler exercise. This is a easy activity lasting 2.5 hours. See all hiking tours in Nuwara Eliya.
Best for plant lovers and those wanting gentler exercise
What to Expect
Meet at garden entrance
Introduction to garden layout and key plant collections
Explore botanical garden
Guided tour of temperate plant collections and orchid house
Enter nature reserve trail
Short uphill walk through native montane forest
Reach forest viewpoint
Clearing with views over garden and valley below
Bird watching and plant ID
Spot endemic species and learn forest ecology
Return through gardens
Different route back with rose garden visit
Highlights
Hakgala Botanical Garden temperate plant collections
Booking Info
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 2 hours before start
- Accessibility
- Garden sections wheelchair accessible. Forest trail not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Best time to go
- Afternoon tours avoid morning mist. Gardens best March-May for flowering season.
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