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Monkey at the cliff

Aradhana Gala

Learn about the local history of Mihintale when you spend time at Aradhana Gala. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Aradhana Gala
The threatening sky made this shot very dramatic.

Mihintalekanda

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mihintalekanda during your travels in Mihintale.

Mihintalekanda
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya

Best Lodging Options Near Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Buddhi's Grove

Buddhi's Grove

3 out of 5
Kandy road, Matale Junction, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Buddhi's Grove
RAJABAWANA Holiday Resort

RAJABAWANA Holiday Resort

3 out of 5
651 Kudakalathtewa, Kurundankulama, Anuradhaura
RAJABAWANA Holiday Resort
The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The Lake Forest Hotel
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The Ivy Lake
Villa Tambaka Retreat

Villa Tambaka Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Villa Tambaka Retreat
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