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Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour

Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour

By Vogel Tours Srilanka
Free cancellation available
Price is S$27 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 5h
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Overview

Explore the world heritage ancient Anuradhapura with ease on this guided 5 hours tour. Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka. When you see the architecture of this wonderful land you will be shocked and you will find what is the secret of the Sinhala ancient people. This would be difficult on your own, without a guide. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the area and visit Jayasrimabodhi, Ruwanweli Stupa, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, and more.

You will also get to know Buddhism and Srilankan culture from the past to the present. It will be an unparalleled experience for tourists.

Activity location

  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Flower shops Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$27.29 x 1 TravellerS$27.29
Total
Price is S$27.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHelp for disabled travellers if requested.
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrella
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEnrance ticket/Admission for anuradapura site (this ticket cover every visiting point of tour) = 25$
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • you have to remove your shooes when you enter to secret places

Activity itinerary

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
  • 30m
this is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in anuradapura
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  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
Ruwanwelisaya
  • 30m
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the swarnamali maha seya (lit. 'the Great Thupa'), is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.[1] It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu in c. 140 B.C., who became king of Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elāra (Ellalan) was defeated.
Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kuttam Pokuna (twin ponds or pools) are well preserved old swimming tanks or ponds in Sri Lanka.
Samadhi Statue
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa park in anuradapura.the posture of meditation associated with his frist enlightenment.this statue is 7 feet 3 ininches of high and carved by granite marble.
Abhayagiri Dagaba
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Main Refectory Of Abayagiri Monastery
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
this Alms giving place Located close to the Uttara Mula this is considered the main refectory of the Abayagiri Monastery. This is a square building with 42.7m on one side. Four stages of construction from early as the 1st century BC have been found during the excavation of the site.you can see some Rice Canoe.
Eth Pokuna
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This gigantic man-made pond called “Eth Pokuna” or “Elephant Pond” is situated close to Lankaramaya in Anuradhapura. This is a rectangular pond, 159 metres in length 52.7 metres across and 9.5 metres in-depth with the holding capacity of 75,000 cubic metres of water. Eth Pokuna literary means “The Elephant Pond” due its scale. This is part of the landscape of the massive Abhayagriya monastery spreading over 500 acres. The tank is made out of large stone blocks stacked at an angle at the walls. There 3 sets of stairs to the bottom, in south, north and eastern sides. The bottom is not paved.
Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura period, the sandakada pahana evolved through the Polonnaruwa, Gampola and Kandyan period. According to historians, the sandakada pahana symbolises the cycle of Samsāra in Buddhism.
Jethawanaramaya Stupa
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa located in the ruins of Jetavana in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301) initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of the mahavihara. His son Maghavanna I completed the construction of the stupa. A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here.After visited stupa,we will vist jethawanaramaya museum.
Isurumuniya Temple
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tissa Wewa (Tisa tank) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara. They are the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond and The Royal Family.
Ranmasu Uyana
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka containing the ancient Magul Uyana (Royal Gardens). It is situated close to Isurumuni Vihara and Tissa Wewa in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.This place have stargate map carved in a stone .
Wessagiriya
  • 15m
Vessagiriya, or Issarasamanarama, is an ancient Buddhist forest monastery that is part of the ruins of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka. It is located about half a mile south of Isurumuniya, among boulders. Begun in the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (mid-3rd century BC), the site was expanded during the reign of King Kasyapa (473 - 491 AD) to become home to about five hundred monks.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFlower shops Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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