Discover the beauty and history of Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest botanical gardens, located near Gampaha and surrounded by peaceful paddy fields and the Attanagalu Oya. Home to exotic palms, orchids, medicinal plants, and endemic trees, the garden offers a relaxing escape into nature just a short drive from the airport and Negombo area.

Established in 1876, Henarathgoda is best known as the birthplace of Sri Lanka’s rubber industry, where the country’s first rubber trees were successfully planted. During his Asian tour in 1959, Che Guevara visited Sri Lanka to study the country’s successful rubber cultivation techniques, adding another fascinating chapter to the garden’s history.

As you explore the garden’s shaded pathways and riverside landscapes, you may encounter colorful butterflies, dragonflies, and a variety of birdlife that thrive within this peaceful tropical environment.

Best Season: Throughout the year
Availability: Daily
Advance Booking Required: Approximately 1 hour

Best Starting Time: Early morning or afternoon
Starting Point: Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) & Negombo area
Tour Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours
Total Distance Driven: Approximately 60 km

Basic Price Includes

• Pick-up & drop-off
• Entrance ticket
• All government taxes

Child Policy

• Ages 0–6: Free of charge
• Ages 6–12: Child rates apply

Optional Add-ons

A knowledgeable local wildlife expert or historian can be arranged for an additional fee.

Recommended to Bring

• Water bottle
• Hat & sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Camera

Restrictions

• Do not leave plastic or litter behind
• Please do not feed wild animals

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