Located up on the mountains in the heart of beautiful Sri Lanka, Kandy supports a rich and abundant plant life that comes in varying colours and shapes. For this reason and more one of Sri Lanka's most profound gardens is located in this very city that can in a heartbeat take your breath away. Ornamented by a plethora of some rare and exotic species of plants, this attraction's appeal is just as much to the biologist as it is for couples looking for a romantic stroll along tree filled greenery. One of the oldest gardens in the city, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens was established in the year 1821 by the famous Alexander Moon. From then till today the garden has retained a sense of tranquillity and is known to draw to its gates an estimated 2 million visitors every year. With exquisite highlights such as the Rose Garden and the Orchid House, the garden is without a doubt a masterpiece in the Central Province.