Half day tour in Sacred city of Anuradhapura Or sacred city of Mihintale by a licensed guide
4.5
11 Ratings
Anuradhapura
I possess a tourist guide certification in Sri Lanka and provide detailed narrations about each monument and place of historical significance within the country. Additionally, I offer insights into Sri Lanka’s Buddhist traditions and historical background.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred Bo tree, or Ficus religiosa, that stands in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Not only is it the closest authentic living link to Gautama Buddha, it is also the oldest human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date and a recorded history.
About 2,600 years ago, Lord Gautama Buddha sat with his back against an Esathu tree on the banks of the Neranjana River in Bodhgaya, India. It was at this moment, as he sat against the tree, that the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment. In doing so, the tree also gained a venerated status. It became known as the Bodhi tree, and pilgrims came to see it even within the lifetime of the Buddha.
Later, in 236 BC, the Buddhist nun Sanghamitta Maha Theri was sent by Emperor Asoka from India to Sri Lanka. With her, she carried a southern branch of the original sacred fig. one of the earliest kings of Sri Lanka whose reign was notable for the arrival of Buddhism. In 288 BC,
What's Included
- Snacks included
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
Location
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
i will be there in front of the eastern entrance of jaya sri maha bodhi with my licence on my neck. Guide license name is Lampa ( Kumara Galappaththi)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(11 Ratings)
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Mirted2018
Feb 25, 2024
Great day - We had a very fun and educational day with Lampa. He was friendly, easy to understand and had a lot of knowledge. He explains things in an interactive way and is passionate about his work. In the afternoon we had a delicious lunch. In short: highly recommended!
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N1854oxlisat
Feb 25, 2024
Educational & fun day with Lampa! - We went out with Lampa today. It was very educational and fun! Lampa tells everything you want to know about Buddhism, its customs and rituals in a fun, interactive way. We stopped at many different highlights of Anuradaphura and at each place he was able to tell more that related to his previous stories. In addition, Lampa is very friendly and we had a lot of laughs with him. To end a very nice tour, we had lunch at an authentic Sri Lankan tent. Travel with Lampa is highly recommended 👌🏼
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Marloust2019
Feb 12, 2024
Very happy with our experience! - Had a super fun day! The guide spoke good English and told something very interesting at each place. With a small break in the middle of the day, which was very nice, we set out again in the afternoon. We also received all kinds of tips for places to eat, really great! Very happy with our experience!
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889astonp
Feb 21, 2023
Best Tour in Anuradhapura - Best Tour guide in Anuradhapura.he is young smart and knowledgeable.thanks to our guide Roshan we met Kumara.i recommend for everyone.
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393dittev
Mar 19, 2022
Amazing! - Lovely tour with Lampa. Went to Mihintale for sunset and had a lovely dinner at his favourite restaurant. The next day we went to the Sacred City of Anuradhapura with a banana leaf lunch afterwards at his aunt’s place. You should definitely book a tour with Lampa when visiting Anuradhapura! He tells you a lot about the history of Sri Lanka and Buddhism. He helped us a lot with the rest of our trip as well. He’s the best!
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Daniella
Mar 2, 2022
sacred cities - Kumara has a lot of knowledge regarding Sri Lankan History and Buddhism and conveys the information in a fun way. The knowledge he adds to the different sight elicit intention and make the viewings of the sacred cities even more special.
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O9858rmmichelles
Nov 11, 2021
Best ever! - We had just a really good time with Lempa. We where his first tourist after pandemic. He shows us the everything about the erea. And tells a lot of information. When you visit Anuradhapura you have to go with Lempa ❤️
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L7680tqjustinb
Feb 18, 2020
Anuaradhapura temple visit - We met Kumara by accident on the parking lot of the ticket office of the temple complex of Anuredhapura. Kumara proposed to lead us around and to tell about the history of each building. We were plannin to visit the temples/stoepa's by ourselves, but accepted his offer. He showed us around for 3,5 hours and told us so much about every detail of the buildings and the Budism culture. Besides, he is verry friendly and speaks good English as well. I would defenitely recommend him as a tour guide!
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V5693lpsabined
Apr 6, 2024
Tour with Lampa - Lampa was super enthusiastic and knew how to answer all our questions. It was a long but fulfilling day! Definitely recommended!
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