SRI LANKA - Anuradhapura
About 205 km north of Colombo is Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka established in the 4th century BC that remained the Royal Capital for over ten centuries.
The sacred Bo Tree otherwise called The Sri Mahabodhi Tree grown from a branch of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment is situated in this city. In its vicinity are the remains of Brazen Palace, the towering Ruwanveliseya Dagaba, The Thuparama Dagaba, The Seated Buddha, The Kuttam Pokuna, Temples, Palaces and Parks - all of which bear testimony to a proud and imaginative people. Among the extensive ruins covering the city of Anuradhapura are Buddha images, temples, palaces, bathing ponds, monasteries, hospitals, alms halls and beautiful stone carvings.
BEST TIME to VISIT Anuradhapura
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to SRI LANKA
From January to March (west&south) and July to August (east&north)
relax at the swimming pool
relax at the pool
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relax at the pool
relax at the pool
yes temperature is good for a bath
macaque hesitating before entering in the water
macaque in a swimming pool
macaque interested by breakfast food on tables - trying a discrete approach
City centre - bus station
Tuk-tuk is very popular transport in Sri Lanka
in few weeks, monsoon will there and land is very dry
fruits shop
Fruits and Vegetable shop
fruits shop
fruits shop
new stupa under construction
Mirisawetiya Stupa
Historic house, now an hotel
waiting the train
Sri Lanka - Anuradhapuratorbike iis very popular, even for families
the famous tuk-tuk
relax at the pool
relax
relax at the pool
woman and young girls
a macaque looking for the breakfast food on tables at the restaurant
relax at the pool
fruits shop