Private Evening Tour of Ancient Anuradhapura

1. Isurumuniya Temple
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   Isurumuniya is a stunning rock temple known for its peaceful setting and intricate stone carvings, including the famous Isurumuniya Lovers sculpture. Originally built in the 3rd century BC, it was a sanctuary for Buddhist monks and remains a serene and spiritual site to this day.
2. Lankaramaya Stupa
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Lankaramaya is an ancient Buddhist stupa located in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Built in the 1st century BC by King Walagamba (Vattagamini Abhaya).Originally named Silasobha Khandaka Cetiya, commemorating the sanctuary that sheltered the king during foreign invasions.
3. Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Sandakada Pahana, or Moonstone, is a distinctive architectural element found at the entrances of ancient buildings in Anuradhapura. These semi-circular stone slabs feature intricate carvings symbolizing the cycle of life in Buddhist tradition.
4. 25m · Admission ticket not included
   Rathna Prasadaya is an ancient structure featuring detailed carvings and guardstones. Over time, stone replaced wood in the construction of these elements, offering greater durability and artistic complexity in the Anuradhapura period.
5. Eth Pokuna
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Eth Pokuna is a massive ancient reservoir measuring approximately 159 meters long, 52 meters wide, and 9.5 meters deep. Built to supply water to nearby monasteries, the pond's impressive scale reflects the advanced water management systems of the time.
6. Main Refectory of Abayagiri Monastery
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Abhayagiri Monastery in Anuradhapura is a massive ancient dining structure that once prepared and served meals for up to 5,000 resident Buddhist monks.
7. Abhayagiri
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   The Abhayagiriya Stupa is located in the ancient Sinhala capital of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. It was built by King Valagamba (89–77 BC) and became one of the largest monastic complexes in the ancient world. Abhayagiriya is recognized as one of the tallest and most significant ancient stupas in Sri Lanka.
8. Samadhi Statue
   25m · Admission ticket not included
   This famous Samadhi Buddha statue is located in Mahamevnāwa Park. It depicts the Buddha in the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation posture linked to his first Enlightenment. Carved from dolomite marble, the statue stands 7 feet 3 inches tall and radiates a sense of calm and serenity.
9. Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Kuttam Pokuna, or Twin Ponds, are ancient bathing tanks built during the Anuradhapura Kingdom. These beautifully preserved structures are part of the Abhayagiri monastic complex and showcase the advanced hydrological engineering and artistic design of ancient Sri Lanka.
10. Dagoba of Thuparama
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    Thuparamaya is considered the first stupa built in Sri Lanka, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Constructed by King Devanampiya Tissa, it houses a sacred collarbone relic of the Buddha. Its bell-shaped design and surrounding stone pillars represent the grace of early Buddhist architecture.
11. Ruwanweli Maha Seya
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    Located in the heart of the ancient city, the Ruwanwelisaya stupa was built by King Dutugemunu (137–119 BC) and completed by his brother King Saddhatissa. It is one of the tallest ancient monuments in the world and holds great spiritual and architectural significance.
12. Lovamahapaya
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Brazen Palace (Lovamahapaya) was a remarkable nine-story monastic structure built in the 2nd century BC by King Dutugemunu. It once housed a refectory, assembly hall, and chapter house. The palace was crowned with a roof made of bronze tiles, which gave it its name.
13. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) located in the Mahamewna Gardens of Anuradhapura. It is considered the oldest human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date and continuous recorded history. This revered tree is the closest living link to Gautama Buddha.
14. Jethawanaramaya
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    Jetavanaramaya is one of the tallest and largest stupas in the ancient world, built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD. Once part of a massive monastic complex, it was a center for both religious and scholarly activity. Its massive scale and brickwork reflect the grandeur of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel or destination. We will let you know vehicle number.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels