Suggested Itineraries in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Ruwanwelisaya

afternoon

  • Thuparamaya
  • Jetavanaramaya

evening

  • Abhayagiri Monastery
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Anuradhapura in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Ruwanwelisaya

afternoon

  • Thuparamaya
  • Jetavanaramaya

evening

  • Abhayagiri Monastery

Day 2

morning

  • Samadhi Buddha Statue
  • Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds)

afternoon

  • Isurumuniya Temple
  • Lovamahapaya

evening

  • Mirisavetiya Stupa
First timersCouplesFamilies

Anuradhapura in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Ruwanwelisaya

afternoon

  • Thuparamaya
  • Jetavanaramaya

evening

  • Abhayagiri Monastery

Day 2

morning

  • Samadhi Buddha Statue
  • Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds)

afternoon

  • Isurumuniya Temple
  • Lovamahapaya

evening

  • Mirisavetiya Stupa

Day 3

morning

  • Lankarama Stupa
  • Eth Pokuna

afternoon

  • Moonstone at Abhayagiri
  • Ratna Prasada

evening

  • Ranmasu Uyana
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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