Step into Sri Lanka’s ancient past in Anuradhapura, one of the island’s most important historic cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a powerful ancient capital, Anuradhapura flourished for centuries and is home to remarkable stupas, sacred sites, ancient monuments and religious landmarks. The journey also includes Mihintale, an important Buddhist site traditionally associated with the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. For wildlife enthusiasts, the nearby Wilpattu National Park offers an exciting opportunity to explore Sri Lanka’s wilderness on a game drive.
Anuradhapura is famous for its ancient city, historic monuments, Buddhist sites and its importance as one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals.
Yes. Anuradhapura is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Anuradhapura flourished from approximately the 5th century BC to the 10th century AD.
Wilpattu is home to diverse wildlife including deer, crocodiles, water buffalo and many bird species. With luck, visitors may also spot leopards or sloth bears.
Mihintale is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site traditionally associated with the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
The experience includes a traditional bullock-cart ride, an oruwa canoe crossing, a visit to a banana plantation and a traditional village lunch served in a mud house.
An oruwa is a traditional Sri Lankan canoe used to cross the lake as part of the Hiriwadunna village experience.
Yes. A traditional bullock-cart ride is included in the Hiriwadunna village experience.
Visitors can enjoy a traditional village lunch served in a mud house as part of the Hiriwadunna village experience.
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