The Henarathgoda Botanical Garden in Gampaha opened newly rehabilitated eco-tourism trails and visitor leisure amenities today, September 26, 2026, welcoming families and nature lovers for weekend recreation.

Spanning 43 acres of lush flora along the Attanagalu Oya, the historic botanical reserve—renowned as the 1876 birthplace of the South Asian rubber industry—now features upgraded wooden wetland boardwalks, an expanded orchid conservatory, and scenic pedal-boat excursions. Park botanists highlighted that interactive educational markers installed along the historic first-rubber-tree memorial walk enable weekend visitors to appreciate rare tropical trees and over 80 avian species within an accessible, tranquil nature sanctuary just minutes from Gampaha town.