Wijayapura

Anuradhapura

Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon

Popular places to visit

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
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
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
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

Nuwara Wewa

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Nuwara Wewa

Wijayapura Hotel Deals

The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is NT$3,288 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
NT$3,288
per night
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
"The hotel is situated bordering the Thissa lake with beautiful views of ancient stupas in the horizon. Rooms were large and comfortable but some amenities inside the room could use a few repairs. Overall positive experience and would recommend."

Reviewed on 2025/9/16

The Lake Forest Hotel
Avasta Resort

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
No 92, Niwatthakachethiya Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
The price is NT$1,379 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$1,379
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Jetawanaramaya Museum and ...
5.2/10 (7 reviews)
"Excellent and very helpful staff Thank you to the ladies at the front desk. My front view was a little pond where you will hear a chorus of frog ensemble playing their evening symphonies and in the morning beautiful wading birds warming up for the day."

Reviewed on 2025/2/15

Avasta Resort
Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

5 out of 5
Dambulla Anuradhapura Road, Tirappane
Stay at this resort in Tirappane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attraction Nachchadoowa is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Treated Like Royalty
"This resort has a good reputation for a reason. Our stay here was truly magical. The resort grounds, staff, facilities, and food are hands-down the best we experienced in Sri Lanka. The spa is a must where Lina and her colleagues will pamper you like royalty. It was so very difficult to leave. We ..."

Reviewed on 2019/4/14

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Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
93/D Arippu Rd, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is NT$1,754 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
NT$1,754
per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basawakkulama and Mirisawetiya ...
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
Kutumbaya

Kutumbaya

3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The price is NT$707 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$707
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Great value stay
"I really enjoyed my stay at Kutumbaya. The staff were really friendly and helped organise a safari and tour of the ancient ruins for me. The food was great, particularly the Sri Lankan breakfasts. The WiFi and air con were good and I even found some Premiership football on the TV. I’d definitely ..."

Reviewed on 2025/1/20

Kutumbaya
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The price is NT$753 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
NT$753
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetawanaramaya Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Excellent service."

Reviewed on 2025/7/6

The Ivy Lake
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