Vavuniya Archaeological Museum Tours

Pay a visit to Vavuniya Archaeological Museum and gain an insight into past civilizations. Who knows, you may uncover some unusual traditions and beliefs you never even knew existed.

This exhibition of human history is an excellent place to begin your sightseeing in Vavuniya. Of course, there are loads more attractions worth adding to your must-do list in this area. Grand Jummah Mosque is also a favorite with visitors.

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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
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
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
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
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

Best Lodging Options Near Vavuniya Archaeological Museum

Hotel Oviya

Hotel Oviya

3 out of 5
47, Mill Road, Vavuniya
Hotel Oviya
Ananthi Hotels

Ananthi Hotels

3 out of 5
10 01st Lane Sinnaputhukulam, Vavuniya, NP
Ananthi Hotels
Heritage Medawachchiya Resort

Heritage Medawachchiya Resort

3 out of 5
Medawachiya Rest House, Medawachchiya, NC
Heritage Medawachchiya Resort
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
Ramanayake Mawatha, Trincomalee Road, Anuradhapura
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura: Safer and cozy accommodation for 10

Anuradhapura: Safer and cozy accommodation for 10

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura: Safer and cozy accommodation for 10
The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

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

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
No 92, Niwatthakachethiya Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
Avasta Resort
Villa Tambaka Retreat

Villa Tambaka Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Villa Tambaka Retreat
Hotel Saji-Sami

Hotel Saji-Sami

3 out of 5
85/564, Mihintale, NC
Hotel Saji-Sami
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