The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the finest gardens in Asia, and it is also the largest botanic gardens in Sri Lanka. It is located in the west of Kandy, this charming town in central Sri Lanka. It is also located near the Mahaweli River, the longest river in the world. Sri Lanka, the garden is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka and is famous for its gathering of many orchards and fruit trees. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres and it is located on 460 meters above sea level.