| Name | ANURADHAPURA |
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| Latitude Longitude | 8.3114° N, 80.4037° E |
| Best Season | THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
| District | ANURADHAPURA |
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| Id | 46 |
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<ul><p>Anuradhapura is a part of the “Cultural Triangle“ in Sri Lanka to gather with Polonnaruwa and Kandy. That represents the core of the once-impressive ancient Sri Lankan kingdoms which flourished in the country before external forces overwhelmed them. Anuradhapura is located 205 km north of Colombo.<br>
<br>Anuradhapura was the first ancient capital and the first established kingdom of Sri Lanka. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. <br>
<br>The Kingdom of Anuradhapura had the most technologically advanced civilizations of its' days. The creation of enormous tanks was an extraordinary accomplishment. These reservoirs were designed to capture the rains of the monsoon and then slowly distribute the water among the kingdom’s farms, using a complicated and highly advanced irrigation system.<br>
<br>The wealth generated by the Anuradhapura kingdom’s economy, at its peak, was such that it was able to serve more than eight thousand Buddhist monks and surround them. At the same time, they were able to build massive religious structures. Those ultimately became the largest human-made structures of the ancient world next to the pyramids at Giza.</p><p>Read more on the Anuradhapura Kingdom: </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0in"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/anuradhapura-kingdom-history-of-sri-lanka" target="_blank">https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/anuradhapura-kingdom-history-of-sri-lanka</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
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| 167 | 46 | 40 | Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World heritage site | Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World heritage site | <ul><p>The sacred city of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing hundreds of ruins dated back to the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD. These ruins are one of the most evocative sights in the world. It has contained well-preserved brick pools and crumbling temples that are truly a collection of archaeological and architectural wonders. Among them the main sights are:<br> <br><b>The brazen palace</b><br> “Lovamahapaya” or the brazen palace was an ancient chapter house first built by King Devanampiyatissa and later modified by King Dutugamunu in 2ndcentury BC. After the modification, it has 9 graded stories and is said to have been 100 cubits square at ground level and 100 cubits higher levels. Its roof was covered with copper-bronze plates and walls were decorated with corals and precious stones. The monks it housed were graded also! The “simple folk” on the ground floor, doctors of the teaching on the second, likewise up to the saintliest arahants on the highest of all.<br> <br><b>The Ruvanweliseya Stupa</b><br> Ruvanweliseya, historically known as “Mahathupa” was built originally by King Dutugamunu and many kings and Queens had renovated it. Originally it was 55 m in height with the shape of a bubble floating on water.<br> <br><b>The Thuparama Stupa</b><br> This most ancient of Sri Lanka dagobas was built by King Devanampiyatissa to enshrine the Buddha”s Collarbone relic. The graceful monolithic pillars surrounding it once supported a circular roof making the shrine a Vatadage (Circular relic house) a characteristically Sri Lankan architectural feature.<br> <br><b>Jetavanarama Stupa</b><br> The massive brick Jetavanarama stupa is an impressive sight. It is said that there are enough bricks in it, to build a three-meter high wall, running all the way from Edinburgh to London. This was originally 122 m in height. It was built by King Mahasena (277 to 304 AD) and considered as the third tallest structure after Khufru & Khafra at Gizeh, Egypt, and the tallest stupa in the world. The doorposts of the attached image house still stand.<br> <br><b>Abhayagiri Stupa</b><br> It was built originally by King Valagamba (89–77 BC) and then by King Gajabāhu I (113–135 AD) Abhayagiri Stupa was considered to be the fourth tallest structure in the world with a height of 115 m.<br> <br>The emerging of this stupa has an interesting story according to the chronicles. During King Valagamba's first ascended to the throne, the South Indian invasion took place in 104 BC. King withdrew from the capital. During his withdrawal King gone through the area where a Jain monk named “Giri” was residing. When this Jain monk saw the king is withdrawn he cried out: "The great black Sinhala is fleeing." King ignored that comment but resolved to build a stupa where the Jain monk residing.<br> <br>After 14 years King Valagamba able to defeat invaders and ascended to the throne. He built a stupa where the Jain monk residing and named it “Abhayagiri” using part of his name and rivals named “Giri”.<br> <br><b>The Kuttam Pokuna</b><br> Translated: the 'Twin Ponds'. The most beautiful ancient pools of Anuradhapura, and possibly in the country.<br> <br><b>The Samadhi Buddha</b><br> It is the best executed Buddha statue in the country, dating back to the 4th Century AD. The attention-grabbing detail of this statue is that once checked out from the left, Lord Buddha seems to be smiling, however, from the right, it seems a slight sadness.<br> <br><b>The Ratna Prasada</b><br> There's not much left of this old monastery, but if you want to see some more excellent guard stones, check it out.<br> <br><b>Mahasen's Palace</b><br> Here's to be found the best Moonstone in the entire country. Moonstone is the semicircular stone that is placed on the ground at the entrance of a temple.<br> <br><b>Isurumuniya</b><br> This rock temple is famous due to the great bas-reliefs “Isurumuniya lovers” that has been displayed in the adjacent museum. The other interesting sculpture is “King’s Family” which can also be seen in the Isurumuniya museum. The stone carving on the living rock depicting the horse head and the man in a royal pose is interesting to witness.<br> <br><b>Mirisawati Stupa</b><br> Mirisawati Dagoba built by King Dutugamunu was the first monument built by the king following his consecration.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p>Vessagiriya forgotten murals </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0in"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/vessagiriya-forgotten-murals-anuradhapura-unesco-world-heritage-site">https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/vessagiriya-forgotten-murals-anuradhapura-unesco-world-heritage-site</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p></ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:01 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 168 | 46 | 44 | Anuradhapura Museums | Anuradhapura Museums | <ul>There are five museums in Anuradhapura secret city: <br>1. Archaeological Museum on the Ruwanweliseya Road. <br>2. Jethawana Museum – in the Jetawana Monastery Complex <br>3. Abayagiriya Mahatissa Fahien Museum – in the Abhayagiri Monastery Complex <br>4. Isurumuniya Museum <br>5. Anuradhapura Folk Museum | 1 | B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:11 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 169 | 46 | 12 | Haththikuchchi ruins | Haththikuchchi ruins | <ul>Hattikuchchi viharaya is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Mahagalkadawala, Galgamuwa, 43 km south of Anuradhapura. The hermit monks who engaged in deep meditation were a characteristic feature of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. They were called "aranyavasikas". Hattikuchchi viharaya was a monastery where such hermit monks were lived. A few archaeological sites such as Ritigala, Arankele and Western monasteries in Anuradhapura have been identified as the places inhabited by those hermit monks in ancient times. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:17 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 170 | 46 | 12 | Mihintale | Mihintale | <ul>Mihintale is a rock mountain peak located 16 km east of Anuradhapura. It was considered as the meeting point of the Buddhist delegation headed by Arhat Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa, which marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. King Devanampiyatissa has converted this mountain peak and the surrounding caves into a Buddhist monastery. It was grown as one of the main monasteries in ancient Sri Lanka with the patronage of Sinhalese kings.<br> <br>Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sri Lanka with ancient stupas, hospitals, refectory, ponds, caves, and many more ruins. Climbing Mihintale rock is an interesting activity. At the top of the rock, you will be able to see a magnificent view of the surroundings. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:21 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 171 | 46 | 35 | Avukana Buddha statue | Avukana Buddha statue | <ul>Avukana Buddha statue is situated in the village of Avukana near Kekirawa, 49 km south of Anuradhapura. It is located facing the Kala Wewa reservoir.<br> <br>This standing Buddha statue was carved out of a large granite rock face but has not completely separated out. The height of the statue alone is 11.84 m and with the pedestal, it is 13 m in height. During ancient times, the statue had located within a large image house or a shrine. Wall parts of that can still be seen.<br> <br>Avukana statue was built by King Dhatusena in the 5th century BC. There is another nearby standing statue of the Buddha, quite similar to the Avukana statue, at Sasseruwa (Resvehera). According to the legend, a competition between a stone sculpting Guru (master) and Gola (pupil) had resulted in the two statues. The master sculptured the Avukana statue, while the pupil at Sasseruwa. Those who finished the sculpting first need to inform other by ringing a bell. Finally, the master completed the first and won the competition. It is believed that that is why the Sasseruwa statue was unfinished. </ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:26 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 172 | 46 | 35 | Sasseruwa Buddha statue | Sasseruwa Buddha statue | <ul>Sasseruwa Buddha statue (also called Resvehera) is located in the village of Kudakatnoruwa at Meegalewa. According to the legend, a competition between a stone sculpting Guru (master) and Gola (pupil) had resulted in the two statues. The master sculptured the Avukana statue, while the pupil at Sasseruwa. Sasseruwa statue is carved into a rectangular frame in the rock boulder without the head decoration. It stands 11.14 m in height. | 1 | RESVEHERA---B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:35 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 173 | 46 | 13 | Thanthirimale | Thanthirimale | <ul>Thanthirimale is an ancient Buddhist monastery sprawling extensive boulders spreading over a huge area in the midst of the thick forest that gives a panoramic view of surroundings. It is located 43 km north of Anuradhapura.<br> <br>It is believed that while Sri Maha Bodhi sapling brought to Sri Lanka from India during the 3rd century BC, it was kept at Thanthirimale for one night before reach to the Anuradhapura. The branch of the Sri Maha Bodhi sapling separately grown on the pot was planted at Thanthirimale. Today Thanthirimale is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage cantre and main archeological site. At the northern slope of the rock reclining Buddha statue and sedentary Buddha statue were carved.<br> <br>The caves at Thanthirimale had been inhabited by the Megalithic man in Sri Lanka. The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society had published the discovery of Paleolithic cave paintings at Thanthirimale by John Still in 1910. Some of the primitive drawings done by Veddah people (Sri Lankan Aborigines) can also be found. </ul> | 1 | THANTIRI---B.jpg | 2/16/19, 2:41 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 359 | 46 | 7 | Puranagama, Anuradhapura | Puranagama, Anuradhapura | <ul>The Puranagama literally English meaning “the ancient village” would be a unique place to experience village life in the period of 1800 - 1850 in Sri Lanka. It is located in Andara Wewa village in Nochchiyagama 18 km west of Anuradhapura.<br> <br>This is a model traditional hamlet in the period of 1800 - 1850 in the Anuradhapura region called locally “Nuwara Kalaviya”. The ancient Sri Lankan village model of reservoir, the stupa, Village, and temple have best displayed here. The activities, rituals, and traditions are demonstrating by the actual members of this model village.</ul> | 1 | PURANA---B.jpg | 5/8/20, 6:31 AM | View Edit Delete |
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| 23 | Kubura Resort | 46 | Kubura Resort (71).jpg | 2 | 2/23/20, 2:11 PM | View Edit Delete | ||
| 25 | Ulagalla by Uga Escapes | 46 | Ulagalla by Uga Escapes (340).jpg | 5 | 2/23/20, 2:14 PM | View Edit Delete | ||
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| 266 | 26 | DAY - 15 (Dambulla - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura.</li><li>Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka is world-famous for its' best-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. You can see the architectural marvels from the proto-historic era to the late Anuradhapura era which ended in the 11th century AD.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura <br></li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 2.jpg | 4/25/20, 1:42 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 269 | 27 | DAY - 2 (Negombo - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 3 and half hours’ drive, if you drive directly.<li>En-route visit archaeological sites and ancient Buddhist monasteries of Yapahuwa rock fortress, Resvehera temple, Avukana and Hattikuchchi ancient monastery</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at the Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura.</li></li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 5.jpg | 4/25/20, 3:33 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 270 | 27 | DAY - 3 (Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Breakfast at the hotel</span><br></li><li>Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site and Mihintale</li><li>Dinner and Overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 3.jpg | 4/26/20, 12:38 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 288 | 28 | DAY - 4 ( Wilpattu - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 2 hours' Drive</li><li>Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 4.jpg | 4/26/20, 5:06 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 337 | 32 | DAY - 1 (Airport – Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 7 Days and transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 4 hours’ drive<br></li><li>Check in to the hotel and relax.</li><li>Afternoon explores Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka. You can see the marvels from the proto-historic era to the late Anuradhapura era which ended in the 11th century AD.<br></li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 1.jpg | 5/8/20, 2:04 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 338 | 32 | DAY - 2 (Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Visit the Mihintale archaeological site.</li><li>Experience the village life and the culture in 1800- 1850 in the Anuradhapura region at Puranagama</li><li>The Puranagama would be a stunning place to stay where you will get the unique experience of village life in 1800- 1850 in Sri Lanka specially in the Anuradhapura region called locally “Nuwara Kalaviya”. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | MIHINTALE.jpg | 5/8/20, 2:09 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 362 | 34 | DAY - 9 (Sigiriya - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Around 5.00 am you will set off from the hotel and reached the launching site of the hot air balloon. You will be able to see the balloon being pumped up with Helium gas in the field. Flying will start at 6.00 am and you will be able to witness the beauty of the sunrise over the mountain named "sleeping soldier". <br></li><li>This 1-hour unforgettable breathtaking journey of the oldest form of flight, float gently with the breeze 1,000 – 2,000 feet above around Kandalama Lake and the Cultural Triangle.</li><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Climb Sigiriya rock fortress to explore the ancient city of Sigiriya, the Cultural World Heritage Site</li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 2 hours’ drive</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 2.jpg | 5/9/20, 1:48 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 363 | 34 | DAY - 10 (Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Explore Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka. You can see the marvels from the proto-historic era to the late Anuradhapura era which ended in the 11th century AD and Mihintale has closely connected with Buddhism in Sri Lanka<br></li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura<br></li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 3.jpg | 5/9/20, 1:52 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 379 | 36 | DAY - 2 (Negombo - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura - approximately 3 and half hours’ drive</li><li>En-route hike to Yapahuwa rock fortress, the capital city of ancient Sri Lanka for a limited period. And explore Nillakgama Bodhigaraya, Avukana Buddha statue, and Sesseruwa Buddha statue. It is said that these two rock-cut statues were made by the master and the pupil.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 2.jpg | 5/10/20, 6:12 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 380 | 36 | DAY - 3 (Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site and Mihintale, a rock mountain peak that has close relations with Buddhism in Sri Lanka</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 5.jpg | 5/10/20, 6:16 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 394 | 37 | DAY - 2 (Negombo - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 3 hours’ drive, if you drive directly.</li><li>En-route visit series of archaeological sites and ancient Buddhist monasteries of Ridivihara temple, Arankele ancient monastery, Yapahuwa rock fortress, Hattikuchchi ancient monastery, Resvehera, and Avukana Buddha statues.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at the Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura.</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 1.jpg | 5/11/20, 4:53 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 395 | 37 | DAY - 3 (Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Experience the village life and the culture in 1800- 1850 in the Anuradhapura region at Puranagama</li><li>Afternoon explores Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka. You can see the marvels from the proto-historic era to the late Anuradhapura era which ended in the 11th century AD.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | 5.jpg | 5/11/20, 4:57 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 461 | 41 | DAY - 14 (Sigiriya - Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 3 hours’ drive if you drive directly</li><li>En-route visit <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 12px;">Namal Uyana, Rose quartz mountain, </span> Avukana, and Resvehera Buddha Statues the two statues built by master and pupil.</li><li>Afternoon visit Anuradhapura Cultural World Heritage Site.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 204 | RES_AVU_NAMAL_AD.jpg | 5/14/20, 2:37 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 749 | 76 | DAY 1, 2, & 3 | 46 | <ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for next 15 Days and transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 4 and half hours’ drive.</li><li>Anuradhapura was the birthplace of ancient civilisation of Sri Lanka. </li><li>You will spend three nights at Uga Ulagalla Resort, a luxurious boutique hotel set on 58 acres of unspoiled wilderness that offers total seclusion and serenity for your idyllic accommodation.</li><li>You will have the opportunity to visit the 2,500-year-old ruins of Anuradhapura as well as the ancient monastery in Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, during your stay. Cycling, kayaking, and cooking classes are available at Ulagalla, or you can simply relax by your private plunge pool and indulge in spa treatments.</li></ul> | Bed and Breakfast | 4.jpg | 11/9/22, 6:27 AM | View Edit Delete | ||
| 785 | 83 | DAY - 1 (Airport – Anuradhapura) | 46 | <ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, guests will be received by your chauffeur guide, who will take care of you for the whole tour and transfer you to Anuradhapura. Approximately 3 and a half hours’ drive.</li><li>Relaxed few hours at the hotel.</li><li>Afternoon, visit the scarred city of Anuradhapura, the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka, a UNESCO world heritage site.</li><li>Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, containing hundreds of ruins dating back from the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD. These ruins are one of the world’s most evocative sights, containing well-preserved, brick pools and crumbling temples that are truly a collection of archaeological and architectural wonders. </li><li>Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura.</li></ul> | T1.jpg | 6/15/23, 2:58 PM | View Edit Delete |
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| 30 | 46 | <ul>The oldest living human–planted tree in the world with a known planting date, the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is situated in Anuradhapura. It was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Theri, the daughter of Emperor Asoka, and was planted by King Devanampiya Tissa in 288 BC. | 2/16/19, 1:37 AM | View Edit Delete |