Anuradhapura

Known around round Southeast Asia for its ancient ruins and revered for its religious authenticity by pilgrims and visitors, Anuradhapura was once a kingdom. Beautiful, gigantic dagobas, towering ancient temple structures, enormous pools, mature forests unique only to this city, it beckons the past in its every wake. This once royal capital is located 206km from Colombo. Easy access points are from Kandy and Sigirya.