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Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins from Colombo 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$288
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Overview
The Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins offers a deep dive into the rich history of this ancient city. Marvel at sacred sites, historical landmarks, and significant stupas while learning from an expert guide.
- 🏛️ Visit the Abayagiriya Stupa, an ancient site credited to King Vattagamini Abaya, with evidence of a Jain temple dating back to the 5th century BCE.
- 🌳 Explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest living human-planted tree in the world, brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha Theri in 288 BC.
- 🕌 Discover the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, a remarkable stupa built by King Dutugemunu, renowned for its architectural beauty and significance to Buddhists worldwide.
- 🕉️ Experience the Isurumuniya Temple, known for its archaeological importance and proximity to Tissa Wewa, reflecting the ancient texts of the region.
- 🏺 Admire the Mirisawetiya Stupa, over 2100 years old, where King Dutugemunu is believed to have made many wishes that came true.
- 🚐 Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free start and end to your adventure.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- 🍽️ Indulge in included meals, featuring breakfast, snacks, and lunch to keep you energized during the day.
- 🚌 Travel in comfort with private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, enhancing your overall experience.
- 👶 Infants and small children are welcome, with pram/stroller accessibility and specialized infant seats available for a comfortable journey.
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Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins from Colombo
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle Water
- All taxes and service charges
- English Speaking Driver
- Entrance fee
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Lunch
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Abayagiriya StupaAbhayagiri Monastery is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura and is credited to King Vattagamini Abaya, popularly known as King Walagamba (103 BCE, 89-77 BCE). Proof has been found that a Jain temple existed on this land in the 5th century BCE during the rule of King Pandukabaya (437-367 BCE).
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Jaya Sri Maha BodhiJaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during Emperor Ashoka the Great time, at Buddha Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained Enlightenment. The Buddhist nun Sangamitta Maha Theri, a daughter of Indian Emperor Ashoka, in 288 BC, brought the tree cutting to Sri Lanka during the reign of Sinhalese King Devanampiya Tissa. At more than 2,300 years old, it is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date
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Ruwanweli Maha SeyaThis is a Stupa in Anuradhapura District in North Central Province of Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the World. It was built by the great King Dutugemunu (164 BC – 140 BC), who became lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elara, was defeated. The Mahathupa or Ruwanweliseya is known by several other names as well. It is also called Maha Stupa / Mahathupa (the great Dagoba), Rathnamali Stupa / Rathnamali Dagaba, Suvarnamali Mahaceti (in Pali) and Swarnamali Stupa / Swarnamali Chaitya has been the most adored, most venerated among the great ancient Stupas (Dagobas) of Sri Lanka. The name Mahaseya or Mahathupa (the Great Tope) was used in the Golden Age of Anuradhapura. Ruwanweliseya Stupa is one of the “Solosmasthana”, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka and the "Atamasthana".
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Isurumuniya TempleThe Meghagiri Vihara is now commonly known as Isurumuniya Vihara or Isurumuniya and lies near Tissa Wewa of Anuradhapura. But the original Isurumuni Vihara is located a few hundred meters away and is now called Vessagiri Vihara. When this viharaya was discovered it would have been thought to be the Isurumuniya mentioned in ancient texts even though no inscriptions have been found. Later when archaeologists found the real Isurumuni Viharaya a few hundred meters away (with inscriptions identifying its name), the name Isurumuniya was already taken and the site was called Vessagiriya.
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Mirisawetiya StupaMore than 2100 years old, Mirisawetiya is one of the most ancient Dagabas in Sri Lanka . Built by the great king Dutugemunu, this Maginficant Structure is a must see for any visitor to the sacred city of Anuradhapura . It is believed that the great king Dutugemunu made many wishes here that have come true during his lifetime. King Dutugemunu built it as a Dagoba of the “Mahavihara” fraternity but as the monks started living there, it sees that Mirisawetiya developed as a separate monastery.
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Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins from Colombo 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$288
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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