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Cultural Triangle

Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka's first great capital, where colossal white dagobas and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree (grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha found enlightenment) draw pilgrims every day.

Best Feb–Sep185 km · 4 hrs3 tours

Highlights

Why visit Anuradhapura

  • Ruwanwelisaya at sunset
  • The Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Mihintale, cradle of Sri Lankan Buddhism

When to visit

Best timeGoodWetter

Tours

Tours that visit Anuradhapura

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the jungleAll-round16days

All-Round Sri Lanka

The whole island in one unforgettable loop

Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu

FromUS$1,020 pp
The white Ruwanwelisaya stupa in AnuradhapuraCulture5days

Ancient Kingdoms

Five UNESCO wonders in five days

Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy

FromUS$360 pp
Pigeon Island off Trincomalee with turquoise reef waterOff the beaten track9days

East Coast & Jaffna

The island's sunny side in the summer months

Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa

FromUS$670 pp

Airport transfers

Colombo Airport to Anuradhapura

185 km · 4 hrs

Car, up to 3US$135
Van, up to 9US$180
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