Anuradhapura, is the first capital of Sri Lanka rich with culture and history, it consists of ancient ruins of temples, some of the largest stupas of the world and ruins of palaces dating back to the 10th Century BC. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you like to explore heritage and culture this is a must-see location.
Tour details
- Time of departure: Best time to depart from Tropical Life is at 7:30 a.m.
- Tour duration: 6 hours
- Travel duration: 90 minutes
- Distance from the hotel: 65 km via Kandy-Jaffna Hwy
- Tour inclusions: water, juice, guide, and driver
JETHAWANARAMAYA STUPA
From Hotel :
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It height reaches to 122 metres and it was the world's tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301) and also the second tallest non-pyramidal buildings after...
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THE GREAT RUWANWELISAYA STHUPA
From Hotel :
The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa, a hemispherical structure considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. This was built by King Dutugemunu during 140 B.C. He was famous for uniting Sri Lanka by defeating the Chola King Elara, This is one of the the 8 places of veneration in the ancient sacred city of...
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THE ABHAYAGIRI MONESTERY & DAGABA
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The Abhayagiri Monastery and the big Stupa or Dagaba was built by King Vattagamini Abhaya, He ruled Sri Lanka during the first century BC. and chose this site on his triumphant return after having had to flee from invaders. It is believed that over 5,000 monks dwelled there and it act as meditation and learning...
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THE SRI MAHABODHI TREE
From Hotel : 1 h 15 min
The sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya (Bo Tree) – which originates from the Sri Maha Bodhiya Bo Tree, in Bodhi Gaya India, which is said to have provided shelter for Lord Buddha as he attained enlightenment . This is one of most sacred worship place in island and thousands of Buddhist pilgrims flock to Anuradhapura...
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