Private day tour to Anuradhapura from Kandy
Description
The tour takes you from the historic city of Kandy to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, another historic unesco world heritage. There you will find the historically important places like Ruwanwelisaya Stupa,Sri Maha Bodhiya, Thuparamaya, Mirisawatiya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, Lovamahapaya, Lord Buddha's Statue Samadhi, Kuuttam Pokuna, and Isurmuniya. Furthermore you can climb the beautiful Mihintale mountain and explore.
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Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Kandy and commence the day tour to Anuradhapura ancient city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Anuradhapura was a great kingdom in which history goes the 4th century B.C. It was a city with many buildings, roads, parks temples, etc. with a higher population for years in the past. Currently, you will be able to see the archaeological and architectural wonders such as Stupa and ruins of ancient buildings, ponds, temples, etc. First, you will be visiting the most sacred place of Buddhists Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and Sri Maha bodhiya. Then move to other important places such as Thuparamaya, Mirisawatiya, Abhayagiriya, Jethawanaramaya, Lovamahapaya, Lord Buddha’s Statue Samadhi, Kuuttam Pokuna, and Isurumuniya.
Thereafter transfer to Mihintale. Mihintale is a mountain around 1000 feet high. There is a staircase made of rocks to reach the top. You will be able to see Kantaka Chetiya Wahalkada, Ambasthala Dagaba, Maha Studa, Aradhana Gala, and Kaludiya Pokuna during Mihintale visit. End of the tour you will be transferred back to the hotel where you picked up.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all the travelers from any of the hotels in Kandy
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Mirisawetiya Dagaba, a magnificent structure built by the legendary King Dutugamunu in the 1st century BCE, is a part of the Mahavihara Complex. This incredible king, known for his bravery and leadership, defeated the Tamil invaders who had ruled the country for three decades, uniting the land under one ruler. Imagine this: on the seventh day of Anuradhapura being reinstated as the capital of Lanka after the defeat of Elara, the Indian invader who had held power for 55 years, King Dutugamunu led a grand procession to Tissa Wewa for an aquatic festival. Dressed in his royal attire and carrying his imperial sceptre containing a sacred relic of Buddha, the king placed his belongings near the water. To everyone's amazement, the sceptre became stuck in the ground and could not be moved. Taking this as a divine sign, the king decided to build a stupa on that very spot to house the sceptre. In just three years, the stupa and its surrounding structures were completed. The king then hosted a grand inauguration ceremony, attended by thousands of monks from Sri Lanka and India, lasting seven days. Mirisawetiya Dagaba stands as a testament to King Dutugamunu's devotion and the miraculous events that led to its creation. It is truly a marvel to behold, the first of many great stupas to grace the land.
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