Anurdhapura

Anuradhapura is a major city located in north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies 205 km north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River

 

Location: Capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Famous for: Bodhi tree, beautifully carved stone structures
Best time to visit: September and April
Tourist attractions: Singiriya, Mihintale