Anuradhapura District

North Central Province
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Popular cities in Anuradhapura District

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Anuradhapura
Known for Historical, Biking and Temples
Trip time! Discover the temples, history, and archaeology in Anuradhapura.

Reasons to visit

  • Ruwanwelisaya
  • Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Abhayagiri Dagoba
The threatening sky made this shot very dramatic.
Mihintale
Explore attractions like Kantaka Chetiya and Aradhana Gala as you discover things to see and do in Mihintale.

Reasons to visit

  • Aradhana Gala
  • Mihintalekanda
Nochchiyagama
Nochchiyagama
Check out the local area in Nochchiyagama as you venture to sights like Nochchiyagama Grand Mosque.
Indian cobra also known as Asian cobra or spectacled cobra is a species of the genus Naja found in the Indian subcontinent and a member of the "big four", the four species which inflict the most snakebites in Sri Lanka and India. 

Indian cobra is one among the deadliest venomous snakes found in Sri Lankan soil. From the ancient history, people consider it as the symbol of protection.
Thambuttegama
Head to Mirisawetiya Stupa and Sri Maha Bodhi—just two of the sights around Thambuttegama.