Anuradhapura

RegionCultural Triangle

Best timeDec – Mar

Ideal stay1 day

Known forSacred ancient capital

About

Trip highlights

Pay respects at the sacred Bo tree

Marvel at the Ruwanwelisaya stupa

Cycle between the ancient monasteries

Watch pilgrims at dusk

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Getting there

~4 hrs north of Colombo; often paired with Sigiriya.

Tours that visit

10-Day Cultural Heritage & Jaffna10 days · 9 nightsfrom $1,690 12-Day Grand Tour of Sri Lanka12 days · 11 nightsfrom $2,140