Anuradhapura / Places to visit

1. Beaches
2. Wildlife safaris
3. Polonnaruwa
4. Anuradhapura
5. Sigiriya
6. Dambulla cave temples
7. Galle
8. Sacred city of Kandy
9. Southern Hill Country
10. Colombo

The ancient Sri Lankan city of Anuradhapura was for over a thousand years the dominant settlement in Sri Lanka, until it was devastated by Indian invaders in 993AD. It lies almost centrally to the northern plains, and its position will have assisted its rise to prominence, which occurred early in the country’s history.

You will be astonished by the scale of the old Sri Lankan city, and entranced by its beauty, despite how long it has been in ruins. It is so vast, days could be spent exploring and discovering fresh beauties. However, you can gain a good impression with a Sri Lanka Driver Tour driver in a day, probably with time to spare for a cycle ride among the ruins at sunset, when you are likely to see wild peacocks strutting their plumage around you.