Embark on a private guided day tour from Kandy to Anuradhapura and Avukana. Explore the ancient city, visit the Mihintale Temple, and marvel at the Aukana Buddha Statue. Learn about the fascinating history of Anuradhapura with a licensed guide.
Embark on a private guided day tour from Kandy to Anuradhapura and Avukana. Explore the ancient city, visit the Mihintale Temple, and marvel at the Aukana Buddha Statue. Learn about the fascinating history of Anuradhapura with a licensed guide.
- Jethawanaramaya Stupa - The Jetavanarama stupa is a Buddhist reliquary monument located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Standing at 122 meters (400 ft), it was once the tallest stupa in the world and the third tallest structure globally.
- Isurumuniya Temple - Isurumuniya is a…
- Jethawanaramaya Stupa - The Jetavanarama stupa is a Buddhist reliquary monument located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Standing at 122 meters (400 ft), it was once the tallest stupa in the world and the third tallest structure globally.
- Isurumuniya Temple - Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple located near Tissa Lake in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This Vihara is renowned for four notable carvings: the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond, and The Royal Family.
- Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana - Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a distinctive feature of ancient Sri Lankan architecture. It is an intricately carved semi-circular stone slab, typically placed at the base of staircases and entrances, first appearing in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura Kingdom period.
- Vessagiriya Ruins - Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that forms part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals. It is situated about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, amidst boulders.
- Mirisaveti Stupa - The Mirisaweti Stupa is a commemorative stupa located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu constructed it after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha’s relics in the scepter, he went to Tissa Wewa for a bath, leaving the scepter behind. Upon returning, the scepter could not be moved, so the stupa was built where it stood. It is also said that he remembered eating a chili curry without offering it to the Sangha, and to atone, he built the Mirisavetiya Dagaba.
- Lankarama Stupa - Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba in an ancient site at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The original form of the stupa is unknown, and it was later renovated. The ruins reveal rows of stone pillars, indicating that a structure once encircled the stupa.
- Lovamahapaya - Lovamahapaya is a building located between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya due to its bronze-tiled roof.
- Vessagiri - Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders.
- Abayagiriya Stupa - Abhayagiri Vihāra was a significant monastery site for Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana Buddhism, situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
- Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery - Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site for Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana Buddhism, located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
- Nakha Vehera - Naka Vihara is a dagoba from the late Anuradhapura period, dating between the 7th and 10th centuries, located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
- Samadhi Statue - The Samadhi Buddha is a renowned statue located at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the Dhyana Mudra position, the meditation posture associated with his first Enlightenment. This statue stands 7 feet 3 inches tall and is carved from dolomite marble.
- Ruwanwelisaya - The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It enshrines two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha’s relics, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.
- Ranmasu Uyana - Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka that includes the ancient Magul Uyana. It is located near Isurumuni Vihara and Tissa Wewa in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Covering approximately 40 acres, it is a notable example of Sri Lankan garden architecture from the pre-Christian era. An inscription found in Vessagiriya indicates that water was supplied to the park by Tessa Wewa and then released to rice fields around Isurumuni Vihara.
- Avukana Buddha Statue - The Avukana statue is a standing Buddha statue near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, over 14 meters tall, depicts the Buddha with a hand raised in reassurance, a variation of the Abhaya mudra.
- Sri Maha Bodhi Temple - Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historically sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) located in the Mahamewuna Garden in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is believed to have grown from a cutting of the southern branch of the original sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during Emperor Ashoka the Great’s time at Buddha Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained Enlightenment.
- Dagoba of Thuparama - Thuparamaya is the earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, dating back to the arrival of Mahinda Thera (Mahindagamanaya) and the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
- Mihintale - Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa, which marked the beginning of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
- Anuradhapura - The ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

- Private transportation
- All Entry Fees of Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Avukana
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- All Entry Fees of Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Avukana
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
Embark on a journey to Anuradhapura Ancient City, Mihintale Temple, and Aukana Buddha Statue while lodging in Kandy, and delve deep into its fascinating history.
Reserve this all-inclusive private guided day trip from Sigiritrip Tours early to prevent any risks associated with employing unknown third-party drivers.
Your dependable and amiable driver…
Embark on a journey to Anuradhapura Ancient City, Mihintale Temple, and Aukana Buddha Statue while lodging in Kandy, and delve deep into its fascinating history.
Reserve this all-inclusive private guided day trip from Sigiritrip Tours early to prevent any risks associated with employing unknown third-party drivers.
Your dependable and amiable driver will punctually collect you from your hotel and commence the journey to the aforementioned destinations. A tasty lunch is included in the midst of the tour for your enjoyment.
Travelers are provided with a dedicated licensed guide to elucidate everything about the Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom.
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