Anuradhapura Archives - Hoblets On The Go

One of the reasons we were drawn to visit Sri Lanka was the opportunity to see some wildlife, especially elephants. The area near Habarana in Central Sri Lanka is one of the best places to go to see elephants.

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Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka: Mihintale – Birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

It was during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (250 – 210 BC) that the Arahat Mahinda, son of the great Buddhist Emperor Asoka, led a group of missionaries from North India to Sri Lanka. He, along with his group of followers, settled in caves on the hill of Mihintale.

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Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura

The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights, a sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders

Sri Lanka: Habarana – Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu Eco Park

Sri Lanka: Mihintale – Birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura