Henarathgoda Botanical Garden (Gampaha Botanical Garden)
About This Place
Henarathgoda Botanical Garden (Gampaha Botanical Garden)
A historic botanical garden established in 1876, famous for being the place where the first Brazilian rubber tree seedlings in Asia were planted. It has ~2,000 plant species, several themed gardens (orchids, palms, medicinal plants, flower gardens), ponds, scenic landscaping, located next to Attanagalu Oya. (Wikipedia)
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 After rains / following monsoon when foliage is lush and flowers are blooming; morning or late afternoon for good light and cooler conditions. (Wikipedia)
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
About 450 m from Gampaha railway station; by road from Colombo (~29‑30 km); paths are fairly level; well‑maintained garden; many facilities for visitors. (ceylonnaturetrail.com)
📖 Legends & Stories
Introduced rubber trees (from Kew Gardens via Henry Wickham) that led to the development of the rubber industry in Sri Lanka and beyond. Some historic trees from 19th century still survive. (Wikipedia)
Location
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7.102360, 79.986820
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