Cultural Triangle
Anuradhapura
Giant stupas and a tree 2,000 years old
Anuradhapura was the capital for more than a thousand years. Its ruins are spread out across a wide sacred area, so a bicycle or tuk-tuk is the way to see them. Pilgrims still come to the sacred Bodhi tree, and Mihintale is a short drive away for a climb at sunset. It sees far fewer visitors than Sigiriya.
Anuradhapura
- Part of the island
- Cultural Triangle
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Best months
- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: good
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: best
- Jun: best
- Jul: best
- Aug: best
- Sep: best
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: good
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Sapumal Lodge
$24Lodge with free bikes, garden and shared lounge.
Air conditioning · Wi-Fi
Yaluwa Tourist Rest & cooking class
$35Tourist rest with garden, restaurant and cooking classes.
Restaurant · Wi-Fi
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Lolu Village Resort
$68Three-star resort with pool and room service.
Pool · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi
Hotel Heladiv
$76Hotel in Anuradhapura with Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi
Superior
The nicest stays that still keep costs sensible
Maho Boutique Hotel
$129Boutique hotel with garden, terrace, restaurant and bar.
Restaurant