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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Important Information
- 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(83)
We would definitely recommend this cycle tour.
We loved our bike tour with Saranga. It is essential for us to fully understand the history of this city and to learn more about Buddhism! The 10 km walk is very easy to do, the landscapes are superb and the breaks are frequent, no worries on that level!
This was such an enjoyable experience and we learned so much. Saranga was our guide and he was so very kind and humble and happy to teach us about the ancient city and the Buddhist culture. He was simply excellent and I'd recommend anybody to take this tour with him. The bicycling was light and easy enough for anyone of a moderate level fitness.
Great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide who shared fascinating insights into Anuradhapura’s history. Highly recommended!
Dear Roosk, 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 is the best way to see Anuradhapura whilst getting some gentle exercise. We visited areas between the main Stupas which are inaccessible by car and too far to walk. Saranga was an excellent guide, he explained the history and spiritual significance of all we saw. The snack stop had excellent dhaal cookies and hoppers. The bikes were well maintained and the riding easy. This has been one of the best experiences we have had in Sri Lanka.
Dear Sarah, 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 🇱🇰
What a fantastic trip this was! If you are really interested in Budism and love nature, then you really should book this tour. He gives you the background and mechanics of faith and nature. Saranga speaks very good English and that makes everything easy to follow. And then lunch... great local food and different from the calibrated curry.
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 is the best way to explore the sights of Anuradhapura! Saranga really added a lot of value to our visit, not only by telling us about what we saw and visited, but also by enlightening us about the meaning of Buddhism. The bikes are great, mineral water all the way and some local delicious snacks en route. He stays away from main roads, and the backroads are a lot of fun. And even more important, a lot of it in the shade of magnificent trees, so it never felt too hot. We did the afternoon tour and it felt more quiet than it probably would have been in the morning. Highly recommendable!
Dear Sir and 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 🇱🇰
charming guide Saranga. He took us to the highlights of the old town, informed us about Buddhism, let us feast on the locals and took our time for everything. The bit through the village and agriculture is beautiful. One of our highlights during our trip.
Dear Sylvias, 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 🇱🇰
Very nice bike ride where you get a lot of information about the old city and about Buddhism. Highly recommended!
Dear Aliesw, 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 🇱🇰
Super fun bike tour with a great guide. Very varied tour. You get a very nice impression of Budism and Anuradhapura. But especially the wise life lessons of the guide based on Budism were very inspiring and beautiful. For the adolescents sometimes not yet fully understandable, but hopefully we have planted seeds for when they get a bit older. In any case, very nice memories!
Dear Mirjam, 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 🇱🇰
