Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka.

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Distance: 23.63 mi
Elevation gain: 741 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 741 ft
Max elevation: 368 ft
TrailRank: 59
Min elevation: 152 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
Coordinates: 3163
Uploaded: April 21, 2017
Recorded: April 2017

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near New Town, North Central (Sri Lanka)

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Interesting bicycle tour to visit the monumental heritage of Anuradhapura. The first and final part of the route is in the center of the city and it is the least attractive, also in this section you have to be careful with traffic. Everything else goes through rural areas with very little vehicle density and the landscape is very pleasant. Also emphasize that you have to drink a lot because the heat and humidity tighten a lot as the day progresses. The entrance to visit all the monuments is taken in the Museum of Jetavanarama and costs 25 dollars. It is advisable to take old socks in the backpack to put them on many visits (many of the monuments are sacred sites and you have to take off your shoes and take off your hat, and even in some you have to wear long and have your shoulders covered).

Waypoints

Compra de entradas

You have to buy the tickets to be able to visit most of the sites. They'll ask for you quite often, so it's best not to try to sneak in and carry them by hand. They are purchased at the Jethawana Museum (white colonial building) on the left as you enter the compound.

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Jethawana

Immense dagoba of the 3rd century. It is surrounded by many other archaeological remains of second rank.

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Kutan pokuna

Samadhi Buda

There are three buddha samadhis (buddha statues) similar in the area. This is possibly the one in better condition.

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Abhayagiri dagoba

Dagoba inmensa del siglo I a.c.

Photo ofPiedra lunar en Palacio Mahasena

Piedra lunar en Palacio Mahasena

Sin duda una de las mejores "piedras de la luna" de toda Sri Lanka.

Ratna prasada

Ruins of the "Palace of gems", from the VIII century. The most interesting is the "mura gala" (guard stone) that presides over the east entrance.

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Samadhi Buda II

Segunda estatua de Buda.

Piedra lunar

Otra "piedra de la luna" muy interesante.

Lamkarama Dagoba

Siglo I a.c.

Eth Pokuna (Elephant pond)

"Estanque del elefante".Llamado así por su inmensidad.

Refectorio

Refectorio de monjes budistas

Samadhi Buda 3

Tercera estatua de samadhi buda

EstupaTuparamaya

Dagoba Ruwanvelisaya

Immense white dagoba. Very busy. It is a very sacred place to which many devotees go.

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Lago Basawakkulama

Inmenso lago artificial del siglo IV a.c.

Photo ofPanorámica desde el camino del lago

Panorámica desde el camino del lago

Lago Basawakkulama

Lago Bulan Kulama

Photo ofLago Tissa Wewa y Jardines Reales del Placer

Lago Tissa Wewa y Jardines Reales del Placer

From the lake-reservoir of Tissa Wewa you can easily access these well-preserved ruins, also called "Park of colorful fish"

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Vessagiriya

Viharaya

The entrance to this interesting religious complex is not included in the general pass, but for us it was one of the most interesting visits of Anuradhapura. You had to pay 200 rupees (just over € 1). Highly recommended

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Shi Maya Bodhi

Very sacred tree, considered a religious symbol of the first order for Buddhism. It is considered the oldest certified tree planted and care in the world (about 2000 years) Although they impress the data and the environment, the tree itself you see it rather little (so protected that is and the deterioration that has, for very sacred to be)

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