Thuparamaya Tours

Expand your knowledge of the local religious beliefs and traditions at Thuparamaya. Take a moment to do some of your own quiet reflection in this place of worship.

You'll soon find out why this Anuradhapura place of worship is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to do and see here, Ruwanwelisaya, Sri Maha Bodhi, and Abhayagiri Dagoba are in the area too. They won't take you long to get to from Thuparamaya.

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Mirage Colombo Hotel

Mirage Colombo Hotel

4 out of 5
Wellawatte
per person
Sep 16 - Sep 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)
7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Very nice sea view very good breakfast nice staff

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
per person
Sep 16 - Sep 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Cinnamon Gardens
per person
Sep 16 - Sep 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB)
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Fantastic experience, staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

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

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

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

Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I

You can learn about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I

Best Lodging Options Near Thuparamaya

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
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

3 out of 5
No.50, Abhaya wewa, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The Ivy Lake
Kutumbaya

Kutumbaya

3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Kutumbaya
Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

3.5 out of 5
77 Rowing Club Road, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel
Ramsey Resort

Ramsey Resort

3 out of 5
No. 116/1, Abayagiri Road, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Ramsey Resort
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

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