Mihintale TukTuk tour at Anuradhapura tuk tuk

4.5 (4 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Mihintale — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A monolithic bath with a dug cavity in the shape of a human — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

You can spend 4 hours on the site, and it will take 1 hour to go forth and back to the city from Mihintale. We are safe and know where to go without wasting your time. Our tuk tuks won't go beyond 40 km/h to ensure the safety of guests who are travelling with us. Children and elders will be given high priority for their health and safety (avoiding dust and vehicle smoke on the road). Our tuk tuk riders have more than 10 years of experience with the condition of tuk tuks and the roads on which they travel. In an emergency, we have a 24-hour ambulance service to put you in safe hands.

Moreover, it is how we maintain the industry’s most consistent client retention rate, together with government-friendly tourist service.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: RAJARATA ANCIENT City

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Free Audio Guide App
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Entry Ticket (Rs 1000/- LKR)

Itinerary

Mihintale

3 hours Admission not included

The Mihintale Wildlife Sanctuary, which is believed to be the first sanctuary in the world. Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. With the growth of the community of monks and the pious laymen, there arose the inevitable need of a hospital. The first hospital at Mihintale was founded by King Sena the second (853-887 AC) at Mihintale. The identification was based on a tenth century inscription found at the site. Today, the ruins of a hospital with its layout restored can be seen at the entrance to the site of Mihintale.

Followings are can be seen at Minintale,

Vedahala – the Hospital at the foot of the mountain

Arama: the residence of the monks at the foot of the mountain

The great stairway

Refectory, the Alms Hall

Dage, the Relic House, the Main Shrine

Kantaka Chetiya (pagoda)

The sixty eight caves

Sinha Pokuna (Lion pond)

Ambasthala Chetiya (pagoda)

Sila Chetiya (pagoda)

Mihindu Seya

Aradhana Gala (The Rock of Invitation)

Mihindu Guhawa, the cave of Mahathera Mahinda

Naga Pokuna, the Cobra Pond

Atvehera, The Inner Temple

Rajagirilena Kanda, the Royal Rock Cave Hill

Kaludiya Pokuna, the Black Water Pool

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Main Railway Station Anuradhapura
New Bus Station and new railway station Anuradhapura
Private or public Bus station

End point

Main Railway Station Anuradhapura
New Bus Station and new railway station Anuradhapura
Private or public Bus station

Pickup points

Kingdom Palace
Rajarata Hotel Anuradapura
Laura Eco
Grand Crown Hotel

We will pick you up from any hotel in Anuradhapura City and drop you off at the same hotel, railway station, or bus stand (new or old). Also, we can pickup or drop you off at any cultural site in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.