Places near us

Here are some of the places you can easily reach from our guest house in this heritage city

Mihintale

Mihintale, known as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, is the sacred site where Arahant Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa in 247 BC, introducing Buddhism to the island. Situated on a hill near Anuradhapura, Mihintale is dotted with ancient stairways, shrines, and ruins. Pilgrims climb over a thousand granite steps to reach the summit, where panoramic views and a spiritual atmosphere await.

Katu Saya

Katu Seya is a small stupa in Mihintale, believed to have been built to enshrine tools used in constructing the Mihintale Monastic Complex. Mentioned in an inscription from King Mihindu IV’s reign, it likely dates after the temple’s establishment. Made of granite and bricks, it was declared a protected monument in 1941. Excavations revealed 8th–9th century copper plates with Mahayana Sutra verses, indicating its links to Mahayana Buddhism during the Anuradhapura period.

Kanadarawa Tank

Kanadarawa Tank is a historic reservoir located near Mihintale, built during the Anuradhapura Kingdom to support agriculture and settlements. Surrounded by tranquil greenery, it reflects the advanced irrigation techniques of ancient Sri Lanka. The tank not only served as a lifeline for paddy cultivation but also supported the local ecosystem. Today, it remains a scenic reminder of the engineering brilliance of early hydraulic civilization.

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its vast Buddhist monuments and sacred sites. The magnificent Ruwanwalisaya Stupa, built by King Dutugemunu, is a masterpiece of ancient architecture. The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sapling from the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, is one of the most revered sites in the Buddhist world.