Anuradhapura & Mihintale Private Day Tour From Trincomalee

Itinerary

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   Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during the time of Emperor Ashoka the Great, at Buddha Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained Enlightenment.

   1 hour Admission included
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   The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.

   1 hour Admission included
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   Thuparamaya is considered to be the first Stupa built in Anuradhapura, after the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. It is also one of the u201cAtamasthanau201d (8 most sacred places of Buddhists in Sri Lanka). The stupa was built during the reign of King Devanampiyathissa (307 BC to 267 BC). It is believed that the stupa enshrines the right collarbone Relic of the Lord Buddha.

   30 min Admission included
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   The Lovamahapaya is one of the Eight Sacred places known as u201cAtamasthanau201d and it is located in the Sacred City of Anuradhapura in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. When you walk towards Ruwanweliseya from Sri Maha Bodhiya, The Lovamahapaya can be seen on your right-hand side.

   30 min Admission included
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   Abhayagiri Stupa is the second highest stupa in the country. The stupa was built by King Valagamba was also known as Vattagamani Abhaya and Valagambahu in 1st century BC.

   30 min Admission included
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   The Jetavanarama Stupa was built by the King Mahasen (276-303). During the reign of King Mahasen, this has become a center of Sagalika sect (also it is said that Sagalika sect has started in Jetavanaramaya). This stupa was rehabilitated for the last time by King Parakramabahu in the 12th century.

   30 min Admission included
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   The stupa was built during the 1st century B.C. by King Walagamba (89 B.C. u2013 77 B.C.). According to chronicles, this place was also known by as Silasobbakandaka and Galhebakada. Initially, this stupa was known as Somarama Stupa in commemoration of Queen Soma who saved the life of the king.

   30 min Admission included
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   The Mirisawetiya stupa has been built by the king Dutugemunu (161BC u2013 137BC) after defeating South Indian invader king Elara.nnAccording to the legends, one day the King Dutugemunu had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the scepter here. Once he returns to the scepter, it is said that it could not be moved from that place. As a result, the King has constructed this Stupa on the place where the scepter stuck.

   30 min Admission included
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   Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

   2 hours Admission included
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    Jethawanaramaya is one of the tallest brick structures in the ancient world, built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD. This massive stupa once stood over 120 meters high and was part of the Jetavana monastery, symbolizing the power of Theravu0101da Buddhism.

    30 min
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    Kuttam Pokuna, or the Twin Ponds, are ancient bathing tanks showcasing advanced hydraulic engineering. Built for Buddhist monks, these symmetrical stone pools reflect the sophistication of Anuradhapurau2019s water management systems.

    30 min
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    The Samadhi Buddha Statue is a serene granite sculpture depicting the Buddha in deep meditation. Dating back to the 4th century AD, it exemplifies the spiritual tranquility and artistic excellence of Anuradhapurau2019s sculptural heritage.

    30 min Admission included
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    The Anuradhapura Moonstone is a semi-circular stone slab found at the entrance of ancient temples. Intricately carved with symbolic motifs, it represents the cycle of life and is a hallmark of Sinhalese artistry and Buddhist symbolism.

    30 min