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
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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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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
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
Massive brick stupa of the old 5,000-monk monastery; ornate moonstones and quiet, shaded grounds invite an unhurried walk.
Where: Abhayagiri Dagaba
Isurumuniya Temple
Visit the ancient rock temple known for carvings, ponds, and a quiet sacred setting.
Where: Anuradhapura Sacred City
Jetavanaramaya
Explore one of the tallest ancient brick stupas in the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
Where: Anuradhapura Sacred City
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