Ruwanwelisaya Tours

Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon

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Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna

Anuradhapura Folk Museum

You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Folk Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Anuradhapura Folk Museum

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Ruwanwelisaya

The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The Lake Forest Hotel
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

3 out of 5
No.50, Abhaya wewa, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The Ivy Lake
Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

3.5 out of 5
77 Rowing Club Road, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel
Ismattha hotel

Ismattha hotel

2.5 out of 5
5th Canel, Srawasthipura, Anuradapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Ismattha hotel
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
93/D Arippu Rd, Anuradhapura, NC
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

3 out of 5
139, Jethawanarama Road, Anuradhapura
Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel
Rajarata Family Resort

Rajarata Family Resort

3 out of 5
554, Jaffna Junction, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Family Resort
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