Anuradhapura Day Tour From Sigiriya
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Anuradhapura, Sigiriya
Private Tour
12 Hours
EASY
English
Description
Discover the remarkable ancient city of Anuradhapura, the first kingdom of Sri Lanka, located near Sigiriya.
This excursion presents an opportunity to explore the ruins of Anuradhapura, which are among the most captivating landmarks in South Asia.The extensive site is home to a rich array of archaeological and architectural marvels.The tour will commence at approximately 6:00 am from Sigiriya, allowing us to traverse significant portions of Anuradhapura.Visitors will encounter numerous ancient reservoirs, dilapidated temples, and monumental dagobas (brick stupas) throughout the region.
You will take a brief break for lunch, and after refreshing yourself, we will have the opportunity to explore the Mihinthala Buddhist site.This site is one of the most significant locations for Buddhism in Sri Lanka and is renowned for its trekking and cultural experiences.
At the conclusion of the tour, we will provide transportation back to your residence in Sigiriya.
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• Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization.From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD.During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia.The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles.Anuradhapura is also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled capital of the Asura King Ravana in the Ramayana.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.