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Mountain Bicycle Group Tour Anuradhapura & History with Buddhism
About
This is a relax tour. Specially i designed this tour to tourists who want know more and good historical imformation about heritage site in Anuradhapura , Buddhism , Buddhist culture , spiritual experience , and good bicycle riding . I added special some village roads to this tour to see around with nature , plants, some birds , animals .
Tour time is changing according to group members . Sometimes it will go more hours with discussing history and Buddhism .You have to ride about 11 km in this tour.
- Up to 14 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Jaya Sri Maha Bodhithis is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in anuradapura 30 min
- 2Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the…Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles. 15 min Admission not included
- 3Ruwanweli Maha SeyaThe Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the swarnamali maha seya (lit. 'the Great Thupa'), is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.[1] It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu in c. 140 B.C., who became king of Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elāra (Ellalan) was defeated. 30 min
- 4Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)Kuttam Pokuna (twin ponds or pools) are well preserved old bathing tanks or ponds in Sri Lanka. 15 min Admission not included
- 5Samadhi StatueThe Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa park in anuradapura.the posture of meditation associated with his frist enlightenment.this statue is 7 feet 3 ininches of high and carved by granite marble. 15 min Admission not included
- 6AbhayagiriAbhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. 15 min Admission not included
- 7Main Refectory of Abayagiri Monasterythis Alms giving place Located close to the Uttara Mula this is considered the main refectory of the Abayagiri Monastery. This is a square building with 42.7m on one side. Four stages of construction from early as the 1st century BC have been found during the excavation of the site.you can see some Rice Canoe. 10 min Admission not included
- 8Moonstone or Sandakada pahanaSandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura period, the sandakada pahana evolved through the Polonnaruwa, Gampola and Kandyan period. According to historians, the sandakada pahana symbolises the cycle of Samsāra in Buddhism. 15 min Admission not included
- 9Eth PokunaThis gigantic man-made pond called “Eth Pokuna” or “Elephant Pond” is situated close to Lankaramaya in Anuradhapura. This is a rectangular pond, 159 meters in length 52.7 meters across and 9.5 meters in-depth with the holding capacity of 75,000 cubic meters of water. Eth Pokuna literary means “The Elephant Pond” due its scale. This is part of the landscape of the massive Abhayagriya monastery spreading over 500 acres. The tank is made out of large stone blocks stacked at an angle at the walls. There 3 sets of stairs to the bottom, in south, north and eastern sides. The bottom is not paved. 10 min Admission not included
- 10This is the one of the finest aincient guard stone of srilankaThis is the one of the finest aincient guard stone of srilanka 10 min Admission not included
- 11Another monastery complex,build by king mahasen at 4 acAnother monastery complex,build by king mahasen at 4 ac 30 min Admission not included
- 12A 1937 British colonial building provides a suitably regal venue for some of the…A 1937 British colonial building provides a suitably regal venue for some of the treasures found at Jetavanarama. 30 min
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Make a day of itPlan my day lines up what else is on in Anuradhapura, with real start times.
Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Bike Lock
- Private Local Guide
- Good bicycles
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Brunch
Not included
- Every traveler who enter to unesco area, should buy a entrance ticket of 30$ as government chchargers .
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- you have to remove your shooes when you enter to secret places
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointAnuradhapuraGet directions (opens Google Maps)
I will be at the eentrance gate of jayasrimabodhi eastern vehicle park .you can recognize me with my dreadlock hair ...