Vacations, Tours & Hotels in Anuradhapura

In Sri Lanka most of the longest school holidays are falling in August every year. History is a mandatory subject for GCE O/L students and most of the students are visiting with their parents the sacred & historic city Anuradhapura which is the first capital of Ceylon. Also, for students who follows art stream on their advanced level & ordinary level, used to arrive here for their further studies and for site seen. They also visit other valuable venues such as Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambadeniya, Dambulla and gain more practical knowledge & memories for their academic work. It is very much convenient for such families to stay on a weekend at Shanthi Hotel Anuradhapura - just 800m from the sacred city and explore all historic and other sites. For a change, they could enjoy wild safari at Wilpattu and it is only 30 km from the hotel. Hotel has already arranged special accommodation for August vacation 2012 and contact Mr. Gunarathne for a special package. Bicycles also available on rental basis and wild safaris, city tours could be arrange on request. For Reservations Hotline : 077 7584813

Luxury Accommodation & Children play area

Places to explore in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura Atamastane 
(Eight sacred places)

• Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
• Ruwanwelisaya
• Thuparamaya
• Lovamahapaya
• Abhayagiri Dagaba
• Jetavanaramaya
• Lankarama
• Mirisaveti Stupa

Other Sacred Places 

• Sandakadapahana
• Mihinthale
• Dambulla
• Aukana
• Vijithapura
• Sigiriya
• Thanthirimale
• Namal Uyana
• Kuttam Pokuna (twin ponds) 

Wildlife 

• Wilpattu National Park
• Bird watching

Lakes nearby 

• Minneriya
• Kaudulla 
• Kalawewa
• Nuwarawewa
• Thissa Wewa
• Basawakkulama
• Rajanganaya
• Minneriya
• Kaudulla

Other Cities places to visit after Anuradhapura

• Polonnaruwa - 101 km
• Trincomalee – 106 km
• Madu Palli – 72 km
• Jaffna - 196 km

Visit www.hotelshanthianuradhapura.com for more information