What is the recommended dress code and footwear for walking around the gardens?

Because of the tropical humidity and the large amount of walking that you will do, visitors should wear very breathable, lightweight clothing made of cotton or linen.

Since Peradeniya is a botanical garden, not a religious temple, there isn’t a rigid, conservative dress code about shoulders or knees; shorts and T-shirts are completely acceptable. Your main concern is your shoes; sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or supportive sports sandals are essential to prevent blisters while you cover the miles of paved as well as unpaved pathways.