Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 45
Mihintale (24 min) A popular pilgrimage site, this mountain is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Abhayagiri Stupa (අභයගිරිය දාගැබ) (26 min) Founded in the 2nd century BC, this sacred monastery site is 1 of the world's most extensive ruins. Lovamahapaya ලෝවාමහපාය (22 min) Ruins, history, temple, and architecture Nuwara Wewa (20 min) Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (21 min) The Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under this fig tree that is now a pilgrimage site. Thissa Wewa (20 min) Buddhism, lake, reservoir, and monastery Ruwanwelisaya (20 min) This 140-BCE stupa is an ancient, sacred Buddhist site & reaches a height of 338 ft. Samadhi Buddha Statue (සමාධි බුදු පිළිමය) (25 min) Buddhism, sculpture, and temple Jethawana Stupa [ජේතවන ස්තූපය] (21 min) Ranmasu Uyana - Royal Park. (21 min) Lankarama Dagaba ලංකාරාම දාගැබ (23 min) Temple and architecture Isurumuniya Temple (16 min) Buddhist temple dating back thousands of years, known for its intricate stone carvings. Thuparamaya - ථූපාරාමය (20 min) Sri Lanka's oldest Buddhist temple founded in the 3rd century BC with a restored white stupa. Mirisawetiya Stupa (17 min) Buddhism, temple, history, and architecture Anuradhapura Moonstone, සදකඩපහණ... (27 min) Buddhism, architecture, and history |