Anuradhapura
Destination
Overview
The glories of the primeval age can be found in the archaeological treasures of a once celebrated kingdom that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its halcyon days. You'll find the archaeological park a delight to explore, with hundreds of ancient structures from tombs and temples to the magnificent statues and stupas all in a compact core.
A once glorious kingdom
Activists and excursions
Mihintale
Mihintale
Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.
Camping in Wilpattu
Camping in Wilpattu
Have an up-close chance at spotting some of the magnificent animals that roam around the great Wilpattu jungle through a once in a lifetime camping experience.
Ritigala forest Monastery
Ritigala forest Monastery
Ritigala is a monastery swathed in legends and myths. It's highly atmospheric, with each carefully laid out granite step and stone telling stories that is sure to leave you highly amazed!
Kaludiya Pokuna
Kaludiya Pokuna
This is one of the beautiful archaeological sites built since 2BC with ruins of an ancient monastery said to be the centre of meditation of the earliest monks. Its tranquillity makes it the ideal place for anyone who loves serenity.
Bird explora
Bird explora
Take a tour around the city and observe the birding around the tanks and ancient city area. Possible noteworthy species include the spot-billed pelican, little cormorant, oriental darter, Ceylon green pigeon, stork-billed kingfisher and the larger cuckoo shrike among many others!
Wilpattu safari
Wilpattu safari
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park, ranging from a colossal area of 130,000 hectares. The main draw in Wilpattu is the leopard and sloth bear. It is also one of the best parks to see the barking deer.
Lake walk, cycle and boat
Lake walk, cycle and boat
Explore the historical city through a long relaxing walk, adventurous cycle or either by a fun filled boat ride through the Nuwara Wewa.
Cycle ancient city
Cycle ancient city
Anuradhapura cycling tour is exploring about ancient Sri Lankans’ architectural skills, culture, and prosperity. Cycle through the iconic historical places such as Abayagiriya, Jethavana Stupas, The Ruwanveliseya Dagoba, The Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna and Isurumuniya.
Swasthic Ayurvedha
Swasthic Ayurvedha
Ayurvedha is an ancient form of medicinal practices that is focused on the interconnections between the mind and body. Let the city address the balance of one's dosha to bring about complete holistic wellbeing.
Bo Tree and White Stupa
Bo Tree and White Stupa
The sacred bo tree that is over 2500 years old is considered to be the very first stupa in Sri Lanka. Discover “the Tree of Enlightenment”, the sacred Bodhi tree.
Buddhas Walk
Buddhas Walk
Visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura and thread on sacred ground. Take a lengthy stroll along the ruins of the historical city which is regarded as one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world.
Blessing ceremony
Blessing ceremony
Participate in a variety of religious observances and blessing ceremonies at the most sacred Anuradhapura Ruwanweli Maha Seya and invoke the blessing of the Lord Buddha.
Royal Park and Star Gate
Royal Park and Star Gate
Visit the renowned Ranmasu Uyana, mainly known for its rock sculpted bathing ponds with a sophisticated hydraulic mechanism and be bamboozled by the crafty ancient engineering.
Vessagiri
Vessagiri
Visit the famous Vessagiri, also known as Issarasamanarama, which is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura and get lost among its ancient beauty.
Wijaya and Kuweni
Wijaya and Kuweni
Visit the House of Vijaya which was the first recorded Sinhalese royal dynasty that ruled over the island, Sri Lanka and explore what’s left of its monuments.
Silhouettes of Stupas and ruins
Silhouettes of Stupas and ruins
Anuradhapura is famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilisation and there are many historical attractions that await your presence to be explored.
Thanthirimale
Thanthirimale
Built in the Third Century BC and used by King Devanampiyatissa as a one-day stop to Arahanth Theri Sangamitta on her way to Anuradhapura, Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya is now surrounded by huge boulders and thick forest covers. One could only imagine what the monastery had looked like nearly 2300 years ago.
Isurumuniya Temple
Isurumuniya Temple
The Isurumuniya Viharaya is situated close to Tisa Wewa in Anuradhapura upon which a small stupa is built on. Isurumuniya is famous for its stone carvings, and the one known as “Isurumuniya Lovers” is the most-admired and world famous.
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