Anuradhapura City Tour Highlights
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Explore the famous 8 Sacred Places of the ancient city of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
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Atmasthana includes Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Thuparamaya, Lowamahapaya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, Mirisawetiya, Lankaramaya Stupas
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Get to see intricate Sinhalese architectural beauty in Sandakada Pahana or Moon-stone
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Enjoy the tour of this oldest city while getting detailed insights from an English-speaking guide
Anuradhapura City Tour Overview
Pick-up/ Drop-off Location: Your hotel centrally located in Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk.
Activity Duration: 6 hours
Activity Time: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pick-up Time: 7:00 AM
Note: Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions. Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick-up time.
About Anuradhapura City Sightseeing Tour:
Explore the ancient city of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura on a private guided tour with your friends, family, or go for a solo tour. You will travel to 8 Sacred Places, popularly known as Atmasthana. Experience a peaceful environment at this World Heritage Site by visiting some more religious sites like the temple of Isurumuniya, Kuttam Pokuna bathing pool, Samadhi Statue, and Sandakada Pahana.
About the Activity:
- Reach the pickup location on time and get picked up from your hotel at 7:00 AM by tuk-tuk.
- Start the tour by visiting the sacred tree where Lord Budha became enlightened, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
- Next, head over to Ruwanweli Maha Seya, the architectural marvel which is 55 meters in height.
- Visit the first Buddhist Temple of Sri Lanka, Thuparamaya, which literally means the place where monks live.
- Get to see the remains of Lowamahapaya, which once housed over 1,000 monks and attendants.
- Further, visit the magnificent Abhayagiriya Monastery, the largest among the 5 Viharas.
- Your 8 Sacred Places tour will be completed by paying a visit to these wonderful stupas- Jethawanaramaya, Mirisawetiya, and Lankaramaya.
- But this city tour has more to offer. See beautiful stone carvings at the temple of Isurumuniya and go to an old bathing pool, Kuttam Pokuna, which are twin pools.
- Visit Samadhi Buddha Statue to see the Lord Buddha in Dhyana Mudra, a meditation pose.
- End your tour with the last destination where you will find Sandakada Pahana or moonstone which is a Sinhalese architectural beauty.
Select Package Options
Anuradhapura City Sightseeing Tour- Group
Anuradhapura City Sightseeing Tour- Solo
More Details about Anuradhapura City Tour
Know Before You Go for Anuradhapura City Tour
- You are required to bring and wear a mask.
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles.
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check.
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned.
- Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized.
- You must bring your own headphones.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- Timing of pick-up & drop-off might be tentative, depending upon the weather conditions.
- Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick-up time.