Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I Tours

Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I is a fascinating and impressive structure that has housed some of the area's richest and most important people. Make time to see it for yourself.

This historic stately house is in Anuradhapura, a place that has so much on offer! Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, and Sri Maha Bodhi are other good attractions not far away when you're done at Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I.

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Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
Borella
Price was $788, price is now $604 per person
$604
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Dec 13 - Dec 20
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MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
Price was $1,183, price is now $787 per person
$787
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Dec 13 - Dec 20
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Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
The staff was courteous and friendly. The restaurant manager was very helpful with his recommendations. The reception staff was friendly and professional.

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Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Cinnamon Gardens
Price was $1,194, price is now $802 per person
$802
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Dec 13 - Dec 20
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Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB)
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
Fantastic experience, staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.

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Popular places to visit

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

5/5(1 review)

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
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

5/5(10 reviews)

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

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

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
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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Thuparamaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparamaya

Best Lodging Options Near Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I

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
Ramsey Resort

Ramsey Resort

3 out of 5
No. 116/1, Abayagiri Road, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Ramsey Resort
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
93/D Arippu Rd, Anuradhapura, NC
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3 out of 5
139, Jethawanarama Road, Anuradhapura
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel
Rajarata Family Resort

Rajarata Family Resort

3 out of 5
554, Jaffna Junction, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Family Resort
Avasta Resort

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
No 92, Niwatthakachethiya Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
Avasta Resort
City Center Lodge

City Center Lodge

3 out of 5
28, Wan Ela Place, New Town, Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
City Center Lodge
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