All-inclusive Archeological Tour To Anuradhapura From Colombo

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Duration: 15 Hrs
Language:
English

Departure Time :
7:30 AM
Cancellation Policy :
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Travel through countryside to the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka which is one of the greatest thing that you can do if you are a person with religious interests. You will be able to discover Sri lankan history and Buddhist religious views and you can learn many things about Buddhism after you visit this tour.

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Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.
The Brazen Palace or Lovamahapaya is a 2000-year-old palace constructed by King Dutugemunu in 2nd century B.C and had 1600 stone columns that supported nine stories reaching 150 feet and sides of 400 feet length with 1000 rooms. It is also known as the Brazen Place because of the bronze tiles that were used on its roof.
This reservoir was built by the King Dhathusena who ruled the country during 454 473 CE in the 5th century.Tamil invaders who arrived from South India ruled the north part of the country during the period from 429 to 455 AD. King Dhathusena defeated the invaders and united the country and then he wanted to rebuild the irrigation system by constructing several tanks, canals, etc., in and round the kingdom of Anuradhapura. After the completion of construction of Kala Wewa, the king built another tank called Balalu Wewa nearby and connected the two tanks together making the biggest tank in Sri Lanka.
The museum contains a collection of amazing artifacts from the Anuradhapura era including Buddha statues from Mahavihara, ancient coins, ancient jewellery, porcelain objects. The artifacts of the museum depict ancient architecture, arts, hygiene, hydrological technology and monastic administration systems from the 1st-century BC to 11th-century AD. The museum provides valuable information about the sites of Anuradhapura as well.
is a scenic point to see the ancient stupas of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO world heritage site as has so many Buddhist stupas and monasteries.

Itinerary:

Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.
The Brazen Palace or Lovamahapaya is a 2000-year-old palace constructed by King Dutugemunu in 2nd century B.C and had 1600 stone columns that supported nine stories reaching 150 feet and sides of 400 feet length with 1000 rooms. It is also known as the Brazen Place because of the bronze tiles that were used on its roof.
This reservoir was built by the King Dhathusena who ruled the country during 454 – 473 CE in the 5th century. Tamil invaders who arrived from South India ruled the north part of the country during the period from 429 to 455 AD. King Dhathusena defeated the invaders and united the country and then he wanted to rebuild the irrigation system by constructing several tanks, canals, etc., in and round the kingdom of Anuradhapura. After the completion of construction of Kala Wewa, the king built another tank called Balalu Wewa nearby and connected the two tanks together making the biggest tank in Sri Lanka.
The museum contains a collection of amazing artifacts from the Anuradhapura era including Buddha statues from Mahavihara, ancient coins, ancient jewellery, porcelain objects. The artifacts of the museum depict ancient architecture, arts, hygiene, hydrological technology and monastic administration systems from the 1st-century BC to 11th-century AD. The museum provides valuable information about the sites of Anuradhapura as well.
is a scenic point to see the ancient stupas of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO world heritage site as has so many Buddhist stupas and monasteries.