Anuradhapura Day Tour from Colombo

Duration: Full Day Tour

06:00 AM: Meet your knowledgeable guide at the designated meeting point.

Stop at: Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and Ruins, Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and Ruins: Upon reaching Anuradhapura, your first stop is this impressive World Heritage Site. Here, you'll discover an array of captivating locations:

Ruwanweliseya Stupa: Marvel at the majestic Ruwanweliseya Stupa, one of the most significant structures of the ancient world.

Brazen Palace: Explore the remnants of Brazen Palace, featuring 1,600 stone columns, once a multi-storied residence for monks.

Isurumuniya Rock Carvings: Admire 'The Two Lovers' rock carving at Isurumuniya, a site rich in historical significance.

Twin Ponds: Visit the twin ponds, once used by Buddhist monks as a bathing pool.

Thuparama Dagoba: Explore the Thuparama Dagoba, the country's oldest Dagoba believed to enshrine the collarbone of Buddha.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: Your next destination is the sacred Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi, the world's oldest surviving historical tree, brought to Sri Lanka in 249 BC.

Jethawanaramaya Stupa: Head to the Jethawanaramaya Stupa, an architectural marvel and the tallest brick structure globally, dating back to the 3rd century A.D.

Abhayagiri Dagoba: Continue your journey to the Abhayagiri Dagoba, the second-largest brick structure globally after the Jetavana Dagoba, built by King Gajabahu in the 2nd century AD.

Lunch: Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).

Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana: After lunch, explore the Moonstone (Sandakada Pahana), a unique feature of Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture, showcasing intricate designs.

Mihintale: Conclude your tour with a visit to Mihintale, where King Devanampiya Tissa met Mahinda, a Buddhist monk and son of the Indian Emperor Ashoka. This significant encounter led to the conversion of the king to Buddhism. Explore the religious monuments and the ruins of a monastery and a hospital on the hill.

08.00 PM: The tour ends, and you will be dropped off at the designated location or your preferred drop-off point.