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Anuradhapura Ancient City Day Tour From Kandy

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Anuradhapura Ancient City Day Tour From Kandy

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Highlights

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

  • Abayagiriya Stupa

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Ruwanwelisaya

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    One of the best architectural marvels, and is considered a sacred site for Buddhists from Nepal, Tibet and other countries across the world.
  • Archaeological Museum, Anuradhapura

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    An old British colonial building transformed into a museum to protect some of Anuradhapura’s ancient ruins.
  • Jethawanaramaya Stupa

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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!
  • Isurumuniya Temple

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    A rock temple popular for its stone carvings of the ‘Isurumuniya Lovers’, ‘Horsemen’, ‘Elephants Pond’ and the ‘Royal Family’.
  • Dagoba of Thuparama

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The oldest Dagoba in Sri Lanka, constructed by King Tissa, to enshrine the right collarbone of Lord Buddha.
  • Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Bathing tanks that have existed for centuries – one of ancient Sri Lanka’s most outstanding achievements in the field of hydrological engineering.
  • Mirisaveti Stupa

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Built around the 2nd century BC by King Dutugemunu, and is said to have a relic of Buddha inside.
  • Nuwara Wewa(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

All Fees & Tickets
Sri Lankan Traditional Lunch and Bottled Drinking Water
Pickup and Drop off in Kandy by an Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
Special Site Guide For UNESCO Sites
English Speaking Chauffeur Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Expenses of Personal Nature
Any other services not specified above

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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