Anuradhapura Heritage Mountain bike / bicycle Tour
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Hello! I’m Saranga, an English-speaking guide from the Anuradhapura area. Join me on a mountain bike adventure through the ancient UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura, where history, culture, and nature come together beautifully. Our hidden-route mountain bike tours take you beyond the usual paths, letting you discover secret temples, serene lakes, and local life at your own pace. We provide a professional mountain bicycle experience with top-quality bikes from trusted brands such as Giant, Trek, and Louis Garneau. Our 10 km loop tour lasts about 4½ hours, covering all the must-see attractions within the heritage site — the perfect balance of exploration, exercise, and enjoyment. Come ride with us and experience Anuradhapura like never before! Circuit VTT à Anuradhapura / mountainbiketour in Anuradhapura / tour in mountain bike ad Anuradhapura / Recorrido en bicicleta de montaña por Anuradhapura
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At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the world's tallest stupa, and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301).
The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation.
Kuttam Pokuna (twin ponds or pools) are well preserved old bathing tanks or ponds in Sri Lanka. This pair of ponds was built by the Sinhalese in the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom. They form part of the Abhayagiri vihāra complex and are an example of the works in the field of hydrological engineering, architecture and art of the ancient Sinhalese.
The Elephant Pond (Eth Pokuna) in Anuradhapura is a massive ancient reservoir built during the reign of the kings in Sri Lanka's historical Anuradhapura Kingdom. Measuring approximately 159 meters in length, 52 meters in width, and 9.5 meters in depth, it was used to supply water to the nearby monasteries. The pond's name likely comes from its enormous size, suggesting it could even accommodate elephants. A testament to ancient Sri Lankan engineering, the pond highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the era's hydraulic systems
Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances.
some of the most complex irrigation systems of the ancient world. The earliest examples of irrigation works in Sri Lanka date from about 430 BCE, during the reign of King Pandukabhaya, and were under continuous development for the next thousand years. In addition to constructing underground canals, the Sinhalese were the first to build completely artificial reservoirs to store water
The famous Chinese traveler monk Fa-Hien who visited the monastery in the 5th century stated that the monastery housed up to 5,000 monks at that time. All the meals of these monks would have been prepared and served at this location.
The Ruwanweliseya is sited in the Ancient Sinhala capital of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was built by King Dutugamunu (137 BC – 119 BC) and completed by his younger brother, King Saddhatissa, after his death. The Ruwanweliseya is ranked among the tallest ancient monuments in the world.
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig 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.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(62)
Amazing experience with Saranga cycling through Anuradhapura. Not only a historical but also cultural very interesting tour.
Dear Anne, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Best tour. Do not hesitate. Book and enjoy the ride. Very relaxing. Best guide. Good explanation
Dear Vanessa, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
We had only one day in Anuradhapura and I can’t imagine a better way to experience this ancient city. Saranga was an amazing guide. He offered his knowledge about the city and Buddhism freely and openly and seeing it by bike meant that we not only saw the city, but were also able to get a sense of how the villagers lived today as we travelled between the sites. We also stopped to try some local fruits & other foods along the way, and finished with a delicious lunch. All in all, in of the best experiences we’ve had in Sri Lanka.
Dear Angie, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
This was a great tour - the guide was excellent and knew a lot about the sites as well as Buddhism. Riding bikes was also a treat and a great way to see the town, including riding through a village. Would definitely recommend and do it again if back in town
Dear Sir, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
We had a lovely afternoon with Saranga, who was engaging, knowledgeable and friendly! This tour is a great way to explore the city and its tourist sites whilst also seeing how the locals live. Lunch was cooked in front of us and very delicious. Would recommend highly!!
Dear Madam, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Had the best day with an amazing Guide. Could not recommend highly enough. One of the best tours ever had. Bike ride and Guide knowledge was fantastic Thanks for a fantastic day Trudy and Ian
Dear Lan, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Suranga our guide was terrific and really knowledgeable. We heard his story as well as being filled in on the history of the different historic sites that we visited and and learnt some of the pearls of wisdom from the Buddhist culture. The bikes were roadworthy and comfortable. The ride was a good mix of quieter roads and some beautiful dirt tracks through heritage forest areas and rice paddy’s. We finished with a delicious authentic Sri Lankan meal at an organic cafe. Overall fantastic experience. Definitely recommend it to anyone.
Dear Madam, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Had a great time visiting Anuradhapura with the cycling tour of Saranga. He is a great guide, very knowledgeable and you can ask him everything!
Dear Madam, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
It was really nice to get to know more about Sri Lanka through the cycling tour. It was nice to cycle because we were able to reach places that were more difficult with tuktuk. I had a lovely time in Anuradhapura and loved seeing the temples!! I would very much recommend this tour! Starting location was a bit challenging to find with the tuktuk driver but in the end we were able to find it.
Dear Isabel, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Saranga, gave us a great day! Really appreciate him for sharing all his knowledge about Buddhism and the locations we visited. He talks about Buddhism, the practices of Buddhism and the locations we visited. Provided great local lunch, letting you experience the Sri Lankan kitchen. And also the ride was great, giving you a different view of the city through the rice fields! Definitely a recommendation to do this tour when visiting Anuradhpura. 🙏🏼
Dear Denni, Thank you for your kind words and having me as your Anuradhapura cycling guide. I also had great time with you. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Highly appreciated. Thank you having our service and visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
