Anuradhapura is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that was once the capital of the Sinhalese kingdom. The city was founded in the 5th century BC and was abandoned in the 11th century AD. Anuradhapura is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a number of important Buddhist ruins.

City belongs to the north-central province of Sri Lanka. City is known as the ancient capital of Sri Lanka. It is also famous for its well-preserved ruins of the Sinhalese civilization. This place is of great historical importance. Although the weather in Anuradhapura is the same all year round. the best time to visit Anuradhapura is April and September. During these months, the city receives little rainfall and is in the dry season. Making it an ideal place to visit. Travel Hub covers Anuradhapura in several tour packages to choose from our bucket.

Being the first capital of the country and according to the historical evidence City was established by Pandukabhaya in 4th century BC. Although the archeological entities of the region date back to the 10th century BC only. The rise of the city began with the advent of Buddhism back in 3rd Century BC to the region and Anuradhapura became the cradle of the religion consequently. Known as one of the oldest cities in the world continuously inhabited, Anuradhapura was first occupied by Anuradha, one of the followers of Prince Vijaya who was the founder of Sinhala race.