Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 48
Lovamahapaya ලෝවාමහපාය (20 min) Ruins, history, temple, and architecture Thuparama Dagaba (11 min) Abhayagiri Stupa (අභයගිරිය දාගැබ) (15 min) Founded in the 2nd century BC, this sacred monastery site is 1 of the world's most extensive ruins. Ruwanwelisaya (12 min) This 140-BCE stupa is an ancient, sacred Buddhist site & reaches a height of 338 ft. Anuradhapura Moonstone, සදකඩපහණ... (17 min) Buddhism, architecture, and history Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (20 min) The Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under this fig tree that is now a pilgrimage site. Mihintale (13 min) A popular pilgrimage site, this mountain is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Isurumuniya Temple (17 min) Buddhist temple dating back thousands of years, known for its intricate stone carvings. Thissa Wewa (21 min) Buddhism, lake, reservoir, and monastery Jethawana Stupa [ජේතවන ස්තූපය] (10 min) Lankarama Dagaba ලංකාරාම දාගැබ (13 min) Temple and architecture Ranmasu Uyana - Royal Park. (22 min) Samadhi Buddha Statue (සමාධි බුදු පිළිමය) (15 min) Buddhism, sculpture, and temple Mirisawetiya Stupa (15 min) Buddhism, temple, history, and architecture Thuparamaya - ථූපාරාමය (11 min) Sri Lanka's oldest Buddhist temple founded in the 3rd century BC with a restored white stupa. |