Anuradhapura

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Anuradhapura

Sacred first capital home to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and towering stupas.

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Sacred first capital home to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and towering stupas.

One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, dotted with colossal dagobas, monastery ruins, and the revered Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree. Pilgrims in white circle shrines while monks chant, creating a living tapestry of faith.


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Ancient Sacred City Visit

Ancient Sacred City Visit

Tour monasteries, moonstones, and reservoirs of the first capital—living temples and archaeological sites still used by pilgrims today.

Where: Anuradhapura

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Sacred Bodhi tree from 288 BCE; devotees circle with lotus flowers and lamps, creating a serene, continuously active shrine.

Where: Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Ruwanwelisaya

Ruwanwelisaya

Gleaming white stupa over 100 m high with elephant-wall base; pilgrims circle in white while monks chant—beautiful near dusk.

Where: Ruwanwelisaya

Abhayagiri Dagaba

Abhayagiri Dagaba

Massive brick stupa of the old 5,000-monk monastery; ornate moonstones and quiet, shaded grounds invite an unhurried walk.

Where: Abhayagiri Dagaba

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