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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Steps Garden Resort

Steps Garden Resort

3 out of 5
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Oct 16 - Oct 20
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Roundtrip flight included
Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo (CMB)
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Waterland

Waterland

5 out of 5
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Oct 16 - Oct 20
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9/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Terrace Green Hotel & Spa

Terrace Green Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
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Oct 16 - Oct 20
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Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo (CMB)
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
Very happy with the hotel Bed very comfortable AC kept the room cool at night Staff were lovely Food in restaurant very good Highly recommend

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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
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
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

Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
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

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

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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
Rajarata Family Resort

Rajarata Family Resort

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

Ramsey Resort

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