Botanical Garden Peradeniya – Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was established by British Colonial rulers. This attractive botanical garden  exclusively for  Kandyan  rulers  during the ancient times. It covers 60 hectares and  bounded on three sides by the Mahaweli River which is the longest   river in Sri Lanka. In the spice garden near the entrance, you can see nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves  etc. Nearby, the snake creeper is also worth a look.  You can view  the giant bamboo and assam rubber trees, and also take a closer look at the memorial trees,  planted by the famous    VVIPs. Look at the trees’ different growth rates with the historical legacy of those who planted them.