Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura and Mihintale on a day tour from Habarana. Customize your itinerary and enjoy the scenic beauty along the way. Flexible and personalized service.
Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura and Mihintale on a day tour from Habarana. Customize your itinerary and enjoy the scenic beauty along the way. Flexible and personalized service.
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Isurumuniya Temple - The Isurumuniya Viharaya is situated near the Tisa Wewa. It is famous for its stone carvings, the most notable being the “Isurumuniya Lovers”. Other carvings include the Horseman, Elephant Pond, and the Royal Family.
To the north of Isurumuniya is the Ranmasu Uyana or Royal Pleasure Garden. This garden is historically…
- Isurumuniya Temple - The Isurumuniya Viharaya is situated near the Tisa Wewa. It is famous for its stone carvings, the most notable being the “Isurumuniya Lovers”. Other carvings include the Horseman, Elephant Pond, and the Royal Family.
To the north of Isurumuniya is the Ranmasu Uyana or Royal Pleasure Garden. This garden is historically significant as it is believed that Prince Saliya met Asokamala, his future wife, here centuries ago. The “Isurumuniya Lovers” sculpture is a 6th-century Gupta style carving.
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Ranmasu Uyana - Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka, covering about 40 acres (16 ha). It is a notable example of pre-Christian era Sri Lankan garden architecture. According to an inscription found in Vessagiriya, water was supplied to the park by Tessa Wewa and then released to the rice fields around Isurumuni Vihara.
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, the sacred tree of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is the oldest living tree in documented history. It is a sapling from the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Planted in 288 BCE, it is the oldest living human-planted tree with a known planting date. It was brought from Buddhagaya, India, by Ven. Sanghamitta Therini, sister of Arhant Mahinda, who introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
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Thissa Wewa - Thissa Wewa is an artificial reservoir built by King Devanam Piyathissa in the 3rd century to increase the water supply to the capital city of Anuradhapura.
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Ruwanwelisaya - Ruwanwelisaya, also known as Mahathupa, Ran Welisaya, Swarnamali Chethiya, and Rathnamali Dageba, is considered an icon of ancient Sri Lankan architectural glory. Standing at 103 m (338 ft) with a circumference of 290 m (951 ft), it is one of the world’s tallest monuments. It is also one of the Solosmasthana (16 sacred sites of veneration) and the Atamasthana (eight sacred sites in Anuradhapura), believed to have been visited by Buddha during his three visits to Sri Lanka.
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Thuparamaya Ruwanweliseya Walkway - Thuparamaya stupa, located in the highly sacred Mahamewna Uyana in Anuradhapura, is a significant and frequently visited site. Built in the 3rd century BCE during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa at the request of Arahat Mahinda, an envoy of King Asoka, it is the earliest stupa built in the country after the advent of Buddhism. It is believed to house the sacred right collarbone relic of the Buddha and possibly the sacred tooth relic.
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Abayagiriya Stupa - Abhayagiri stupa is part of the Abhayagiriya Viharaya complex, built during the reign of King Vattagamini Abaya (King Valagamba) in the 1st century BC. It is the second-largest stupa on the island today.
The main attraction of this complex is the massive Abayagiri Stupa, which stands at 74.98 meters to the tip of the damaged spire. According to the 5th-century traveler Chinese monk Fa-Hsien, this stupa was 400 feet (122 meters) high and decorated with gold, silver, and various jewels. There was also a 20-foot (6.1 meters) high Buddha statue made of green jade.
- Samadhi Statue - The Samadhi Statue, depicting the Dyana Mudra (Meditation Position) at Mahamevna Park, Anuradhapura, is regarded as one of the finest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka. It stands among the extensive remains of the ancient religious city of Anuradhapura.
The statue is 7 feet 3 inches tall and is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd or 4th century using dolomite marble. It is thought to be one of four similar statues facing north, east, and west. The Samadhi statue was found in its current location with damages, including a fallen nose, which was reconstructed and opened to the public in 1888.
- Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna) - Kuttam Pokuna, or the twin ponds, are another marvel of ancient Sri Lankan hydrologic engineering. These ponds belong to the Abayagiri complex and may have been used by monks for bathing. Their origins are unknown, but they are thought to have been built during the reign of King Aggabodhi I (575-608).
- Jethawanaramaya Stupa - Jethawanaramaya Stupa is one of the tallest stupas in Sri Lanka. Built by King Mahasen between 273 and 301, it holds the relic of the Lord Buddha’s sash or waist tie. The stupa is a prominent destination listed among the sixteen places (solosmasthana) that a devoted Buddhist should visit at least once in their lifetime. It is also a site of interest for anyone who appreciates ancient irrigation and cultural heritage.
- Mihintale - Mihintale mountain became a residential area for venerable monks led by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. With royal patronage, the sanctuary soon housed numerous monastic buildings, including stupas, uposathgharas, and bodhigharas, to serve the monks. Sixty-eight cave dwellings provided shade and shelter. Mihintale, a sanctuary for many laymen and holy men, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living.
- English speaking chauffer
- One king Coconut per person (On FOC)
- Private tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off around Habarna
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- English speaking chauffer
- One king Coconut per person (On FOC)
- Private tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off around Habarna
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees and Taxes
- Any Expenses on personal nature
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
- Entrance fees and Taxes
- Any Expenses on personal nature
- Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
The chauffeur will collect you from your accommodation in Habarana. If your location is outside of Habarana, transportation can be arranged for an extra fee.(Share your details via WhatsApp, and we will provide you with the driver’s information and the corresponding charges.)The day trip in Anuradapura is flexible; choose the sites you wish to see, and…
The chauffeur will collect you from your accommodation in Habarana. If your location is outside of Habarana, transportation can be arranged for an extra fee.(Share your details via WhatsApp, and we will provide you with the driver’s information and the corresponding charges.)The day trip in Anuradapura is flexible; choose the sites you wish to see, and we will tailor the tour to your preferences.A list of potential places of interest is available for your convenience.
We’re open to pausing along the way for you to appreciate the stunning landscapes as you desire.
As a bonus, we would be delighted to provide a King coconut refreshment during your journey.
Should you require modifications to the itinerary, we are willing to accommodate these, as satisfying your wishes is our top priority.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.