How big is Peradeniya botanical garden to walk around.
Is it too massive to explore entirely on foot or should we rent a golf cart.
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The Peradeniya botanical garden spans an impressive 147 acres. While it is massive, it is completely flat and incredibly well shaded by giant tree canopies, making it very pleasant to explore entirely on foot.
If you have limited mobility or are traveling with elderly parents, you can easily rent an electric golf cart with a driver at the main entrance for a very reasonable hourly fee.
Most tourists spend about two to three hours walking the main avenues, specifically hitting the Orchid House, the suspension bridge, and the giant Javan fig tree, without feeling exhausted.
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