A pilgrim tour to Anuradhapura is one of the things I do whenever I am in Sri Lanka. Few months ago I had the opportunity to visit Anuradhapura and spent time among Buddhist offerings. Although we came back to Sri Lanka again within few months, with my desire to visit Anuradhapura, I arranged another pilgrimage.
In Anuradhapura sacred city, there are many historical places to visit. As a UNESCO heritage site, this sacred city is a must visit place for anyone who loves historical places. All the main attractions are easily reached by a vehicle. So, previously we always used the vehicle to reach each of the temples and stupas in Anuradhapura. However this time we walked more.
Walking From Thuparamaya to Ruwanwelisaya
In sacred city of Anuradhapura, all the temples and sacred places are located in walking distances between those. From Thuparamaya, you can easily walk to Ruwanwelisaya and it is around 15 minutes’ walk if you walk leisurely and slowly. The best thing is that this route is with beautiful views and some other ancient ruins.
In our walk, we had a glance to other historical buildings and ruins around Thuparamaya temple complex. Starting from the ruins of Thuparamaya temple complex, we could see some other ruins along the way to Ruwanwelisaya.
On one side, it is a small lake with the views of nature.
My son who is still 4 years old could enjoy this nature walk with the views of birds namely kingfisher, oriole and even a vulture. Sounds of peacocks allowed us to connect with nature.
Helpful tips if you plan walking from Thuparamaya to Ruwanwalisaya Stupa
- The distance between these stupas is less than 1 km when you walk.
- The best time for walking is in the early morning or evening to avoid heat of the sun.
- There is a foot path which you can easily walk.
- Near the Ruwanwalisaya end, you can easily buy flowers to offer.
- There are ancient ruins along the way. You will also watch natural views while walking.
Do you like such walking tours among the historical places?
This would be an amazing walking tour. I do love historic places, as I’ve always enjoyed history.
True.We had great time among the ancient ruins.
What an impressive pilgrimage, I have never been to Sri Lanka so this was a great introduction to an area unknown to me.
In Sri Lanka, pilgrimages are so much popular among the Sri Lankans.We had great time too..
Looks like a beautiful and serene place to have a walk without the hustle and bustle of busy streets.
yes,we had great time in the morning with this leisure walk..
I am never been to Sri Lanka and I don’t know much about the country but it looks lovely! I would love to visit and travel there!
You’d love everything in Sri Lanka..
Looks like such a great trip! Safe travels my dear.
Sri Lanka is such a beautiful place. There are so many great things to see. Thanks for sharing.
Have a safe trip! Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka looks like a serene place. Hope to visit it soon.
So sad I did not get to visit here when I was in Sri Lanka. I only had 3 days last December and covered Kandy and Colombo but it was so rushed. I need to go back!!
I hope you will visit back to Sri Lanka,3 days are not enough to explore Sri Lanka 🙂
Wow that was really a lovely place. I love those wonderful photos!
We enjoyed walking among the historical places.Thanks for commenting…
That was an great walking tour. I felt like I was walking with you. Love the pictures!
It’s so great to hear your adventure that’s good to hear that it’s safe to walk in that city. Lovely wandering in this lovely place of UNESCO heritage site. More travels to you!
This place looks like a nice place to visit. I love nature and see historial places whenever I travel. I’ve not been to this part of the world but hope to visit someday.
Hope you will visit Sri Lanka one day..
i like cultural things so maybe taking a trip to historic places wont be bad at all just need to save that money honestly in jamaica we have historic places like bob marley museum.
Visiting such places is always interesting.Hope you will find time to explore some historical and cultural places.
Visiting and seeing temples is one of the things I love when i travel to countries famous for their temples. I just love the color, smell, and the whole ambience.
Seeing ruins as well is a nice way to learn more about the place. The historical buildings and ruins around Thuparamaya temple complex arent as ugly as one would think when the word ruins is mentioned. In fact, they bring a certain calmness and peace as i look into them and as you bring us to those places throufh your narratives.