Delve into Mihintale - the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and deepen your understanding of how Buddhism proliferated in the country. This 4-hour tuk-tuk excursion, helmed by Beyond Escapes Tuk Safari Team, promises to be a memorable part of your Sri Lankan vacation. Remember to capture beautiful photos when you reach the summit.
Delve into Mihintale - the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and deepen your understanding of how Buddhism proliferated in the country. This 4-hour tuk-tuk excursion, helmed by Beyond Escapes Tuk Safari Team, promises to be a memorable part of your Sri Lankan vacation. Remember to capture beautiful photos when you reach the summit.
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Mihintale - 8:00
You will be picked-up from your hotel in Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk and then moved to Mihintale.
09:00
Arrive to the starting point and start the hike. In the 3rd century BC, area of Mihintale was a thick jungle inhabited by wild animals and was a hunting ground reserved for the royals. This is the place where Arahath Mahinda Thero –…
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Mihintale - 8:00
You will be picked-up from your hotel in Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk and then moved to Mihintale.
09:00
Arrive to the starting point and start the hike. In the 3rd century BC, area of Mihintale was a thick jungle inhabited by wild animals and was a hunting ground reserved for the royals. This is the place where Arahath Mahinda Thero – the son of the Indian Emperor Asoka preached the Buddhist doctrine to the king Devanampiyatissa in 250 BC which resulted in inauguration of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Today it is the main center for Theravada Buddhism and recorded as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. You will visit the Mihintale Temple which includes a magnificent 40ft stupa which dates to centuries and at the foot, you will be able to see ruins of an ancient hospital. After a short climb of 15-20 minutes, you will reach the summit and see the breath-taking surrounding area once on top. You can explore the ruins of Mihintale with your guide while listening to the stories related to the history of the site.
12:00
Now having explored the sacred site of Mihintale, you will be moved back to your hotel.
- Roundtrip Tuk-tuk transportation to/from your Anuradhapura hotel
- English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees included for sightseeing
- Refreshments provided during the ride
- All government taxes covered
- Roundtrip Tuk-tuk transportation to/from your Anuradhapura hotel
- English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees included for sightseeing
- Refreshments provided during the ride
- All government taxes covered
- Meals
- Expenses of personal nature
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Meals
- Expenses of personal nature
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
- Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
