Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Anuradhapura Sightseeing Tour with UNESCO Sacred Sites

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Thuparamaya Dagaba, Ruwanwelisaya, and the Mahavihara Monastery Complex
02 Pay respects at the Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery complex
03 Marvel at Jetavanaramaya Stupa, one of the world's largest monuments
04 Stroll through the Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna)

Visit Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, and explore its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tour covers sacred and historic landmarks including Ruwanwelisaya, Isurumuniya Temple, Mihintale Temple, ancient Sri Lankan irrigation works, and more.

Visit Ruwanwelisaya, a stupa in Sri Lanka considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists worldwide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

City Anuradhapura

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Sacred Highlights of Anuradhapura

Visit Ruwanwelisaya, a stupa in Sri Lanka considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists worldwide.
Marvel at Isurumuniya, a temple built by King Dwanampiya.
Rejuvenate at Thuparamaya, a dagaba in Anuradhapura that is considered a Buddhist sacred place of veneration.
Head towards Abhayagiri Vihāra, a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana Buddhism.
See Jetavanarama Stupa, the third-largest monument in the world.
Stroll at Twin Ponds, or Kuttam Pokuna, one of the best specimens of bathing tanks or pools in ancient Sri Lanka.
Continue to additional places like Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Samadi Buddha Statue, Marisa Watiya, Lowa Maha Pya, Moonstone, and others.