Peradeniya
Central · Kandy
Peradeniya is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for garden, university, nature.
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Peradeniya
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
506 m
Tourism region
Hill Country (Kandy Region)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
7.264211, 80.593065
Data status
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Linked attractions
6
Connectivity
Internet quality
Good
Mobile coverage
Excellent
Airports
Nearest airport
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
Distance from airport
~100 km
Recommended arrival airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Recommended departure airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
History
Peradeniya's riverside gardens began as a royal pleasure garden of the Kandyan kings in the 14th century and were formalised by the British as the Royal Botanic Gardens in 1843. Its 147 acres of palm avenues, orchids, and the great Javan fig lawn make it Asia's finest botanical garden, beside Sri Lanka's oldest university campus.
Climate
cool hill country
Best time to visit
Best months
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Good for
Interest scores
Nature
8/10
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
6/10
Culture
5/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Wildlife
3/10
Shopping
3/10
Nightlife
2/10
Beach
1/10
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