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Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and major cities. It’s designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its Sinhala civilization roots and rich Theravada Buddhist culture. Since the country is one of the ideal destinations for tourists looking for a peaceful vacation, pay this city a visit during your trip to the country!
You can explore the well-preserved remnants of ancient cities near it like Sigiriya, visit the temples of Dambulla and Isurumuniya to meditate inside sacred Buddhist spaces, go hiking in Piduralanga for scenic views of the landscape, and observe the majestic fauna calling the Minneriya National Park Safari their home.
Top things to do in Anuradhapura
Dambulla, Pidurangala, and Sigiriya Day Trip from Anuradhapura
Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation
Sri Lanka Private Multi-Day Tour to Ella Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple
Private Wilpattu National Park Safari Drive Tour from Anuradhapura
Private Anuradhapura Buddhist Pilgrimage Half Day Tour
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Anuradhapura Polonnaruwa Ancient City Private Full-Day Tour
Hotels in Anuradhapura
Quick facts about Anuradhapura
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +05:30
No time difference
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee
1MYR = 76.35LKR
Official languages
Sinhala
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Flight time
3.5 hours
When departing from Kuala Lumpur

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