Top Things to do in Southern Province
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The 6 Best Gardens in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Province, Sri Lanka including Ashram Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka itinerary, Mirijjawila Botanic Gardens, Dry Zone Botanic Gardens - Hambantota, Lagoon Herbal Garden, Dhawalagiri Spice & Herbal Garden, Herbal Oharsha Garden.
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1. Ashram Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka itinerary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
At Ashram Sri Lanka, our tranquil retreat is more in-line with the Ashrams of the past. We offer simplicity. We offer a clean and peaceful space. Our Ashram is nestled in a beautiful environment, surrounded by nature in all its magnificence, with fields of greenery and flowers that envelop the senses. We share in nature’s space. We nurture our environment and show it compassion. We believe that our oneness with ourselves and our shared environment ultimately connects to the larger universe and beyond. A retreat with us will provide you with the time and space you need for introspection, reflection, contemplation and meditation. The ultimate aim of meditation is to seek freedom from the wheel of ‘sansara’ – the cycle of birth and death. Even though it is a difficult task, it can be obtained through effort and dedication. And if one aspires to achieve spiritual growth and its benefits through serious meditation Ashram Sir Lanka is the place for you.
Reviewed By Clavetteur - Marlow, United Kingdom
I had misgivings about booking a tour guide and driver for 20 days, but Sam's outstanding feedback here, and his very reasonable price tipped the balance. I'm happy to say it was a good decision. Sam has a thorough knowledge of great places to visit, and was always ready to adapt plans to suit us. He is also a very interesting person who makes new friends constantly, and who dedicates much effort and money to providing drinking water filters to disadvantaged families. At one point my wife said that I should try to find a Sam in each country we visit, but of course he is a one-off. Sam likes to show Sri Lanka as it is, and how the local people live. So lunch would often be typical Sri Lankan food in a roadside cafe (often rice and curry sauces) eaten with the fingers of the right hand. Unfortunately our stay at the Ashram was spoiled by the booming base sound coming from a three-day party in the local village. But Sam was quite willing to cut short our stay and move on. The Ashram is a place for chilling out and winding down, not suitable if your looking for action. Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with so many things to see and do. With hindsight, we would have liked more than two nights in Eliya, and would probably give Colombo a miss. Thank you to Sam for helping us fall in love with Sri Lanka.
2. Mirijjawila Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By nir0sh - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Mirijjawila Botanical Garden is the second largest botanical garden of Sri Lanka and the one established after the freedom. It is a good collection of endemic and exotic flora and flowers. They have done a hard work to make such a beautiful landscapes in dry zone. Few points I would like to note by my experience: Better go after monsoon rain, otherwise the surrounding might be dry. Start the journey early morning or evening. We have walked all over the garden with capturing. It spent only 3 hours and I would like to recommend walking rather than hire an electrical vehicle to watch the garden. There is no cafeteria in side the garden except the one at entrance. But they have placed few drinking water spots at the garden.
3. Dry Zone Botanic Gardens - Hambantota
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By SampathL10 - Panadura, Sri Lanka
It runs close to 300 acre of land, place is very well maintained and the guides are very knowledgeable, they will be able answer any question or clarification, presently there developing cactus garden with very rare plants. If your intrested in knowing the wonders of dry zone & its plants, you must not miss out this places. Staff also very cooperative
4. Lagoon Herbal Garden
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 157 reviews
5. Dhawalagiri Spice & Herbal Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Herbal Oharsha Garden
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
