Kai Reisen: Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

Considered one of Sri Lanka’s oldest capitals, Anuradhapura lies in the heart of the island, bearing centuries of history and change. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, Anuradhapura was founded in the 4th century BC and remained the national capital until the early 9th century, making it one of the most stable kingdoms in all of Asia. Anuradhapura holds a special place in Buddhist culture. Among its temples and white stupas, the island’s first Buddhist philosophers studied and taught, especially after the royal court formally embraced Buddhism during the city’s final years as a kingdom. Today, visitors find a vast maze of ruins and historic sites that can be explored on foot or by bicycle. The most notable are the so‑called Eight Great Places of Veneration, particularly the spectacular white Mirisaveti stupa—an iconic landmark of the city that draws thousands of pilgrims every day.

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Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

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7 Destinations 3 Transports 6 Nights 3 Transfers

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Negombo · Anuradhapura · Dambulla · Kandy, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Maldives

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Privatrundreise "Die Klassiker Sri Lankas"

9 Destinations 3 Transports 13 Nights 1 Transfer

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Negombo · Anuradhapura · Habarana · Kandy, Sri Lanka · Ella · Yala National Park · Galle · Colombo, Sri Lanka · West Coast of Sri Lanka

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9 Destinations 2 Transports 13 Nights 1 Transfer

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Negombo · Anuradhapura · Habarana · Kandy, Sri Lanka · Ella · Yala National Park · Galle · Colombo, Sri Lanka · South Coast of Sri Lanka

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Privatrundreise "Die Klassiker Sri Lankas"

10 Destinations 3 Transports 13 Nights 3 Transfers

Holidays package

Destinations

Negombo · Anuradhapura · Habarana · Kandy, Sri Lanka · Ella · Yala National Park · Galle · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Maldives

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Privatrundreise "Der unberührte Norden Sri Lankas"

7 Destinations 3 Transports 16 Nights 1 Transfer

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Colombo, Sri Lanka · Kalpitiya · Mannar · Jaffna · Anuradhapura · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Trincomalee · Negombo

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Sri Lankas unbekannter Norden mit Ausflügen & Baden

6 Destinations 7 Transports 14 Nights 2 Activities 2 Transfers

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Kalpitiya · Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Dambulla · Negombo

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Pidurangala, Königsstadt Anuradhapura & Baden

4 Destinations 5 Transports 12 Nights 2 Activities 2 Transfers

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Negombo · Dambulla · Anuradhapura · Kalpitiya

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Privatrundreise "Die Klassiker Sri Lankas"

8 Destinations 7 Nights

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Destinations

Negombo · Anuradhapura · Habarana · Kandy, Sri Lanka · Ella · Yala National Park · Galle · Colombo, Sri Lanka