Anuradhapura Trip Overview
Throughout the centuries, Anuradhapura became a center for commerce and religion as well as a place for learning and cultural expansion. Hence, an Anuradhapura day tour is for just about anyone who has an interest in trading, religion, culture and history.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Throughout the centuries, Anuradhapura became a center for commerce and religion as well as a place for learning and cultural expansion. Hence, an Anuradhapura day tour is for just about anyone who has an interest in trading, religion, culture and history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Abayagiriya Stupa, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Dating back to the 1st century BC, this ‘Fearless Hill’ was part of a 5000 strong monastery. Its original height was 100meters, making it the highest structure in the ancient world, after the Pyramids of Giza.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
This is the site where the sacred Bo Tree that came in from India was planted. It is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayawewa Rd, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
One of the best architectural marvels, and is considered a sacred site for Buddhists from Nepal, Tibet and other countries across the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum, Anuradhapura, 89WV+XCH, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
An old British colonial building transformed into a museum to protect some of Anuradhapura’s ancient ruins.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Watawandana Road B341, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
A popular tourist attraction in Anuradhapura, built around the 3rd century BC. The un-plastered dome is said to be constructed with over 90 million bricks!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Isurumuniya Temple, At Royal Pleasure Gardens, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
A rock temple popular for its stone carvings of the ‘Isurumuniya Lovers’, ‘Horsemen’, ‘Elephants Pond’ and the ‘Royal Family’.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dagoba of Thuparama, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
The oldest Dagoba in Sri Lanka, constructed by King Tissa, to enshrine the right collarbone of Lord Buddha.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna), Watawandana Road, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
Bathing tanks that have existed for centuries – one of ancient Sri Lanka’s most outstanding achievements in the field of hydrological engineering.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mirisaveti Stupa, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Built around the 2nd century BC by King Dutugemunu, and is said to have a relic of Buddha inside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Nuwara Wewa, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
The largest tank in Anuradhapura, covering an area of about 12 square kms, and was built in the 20th century BC. This location offers spectacular views of Anuradhapura ancient city at sunset.
