Established in 1984, Lanka Vacations acts in the capacity of a Destination Management company to meet its clients’ every need. We offer day excursions, cultural, nature & wildlife tours as well as special interest packages – including tailor made itineraries and “Go as you please tours” which gives their guests complete flexibility. We have access to a fleet of fully insured luxury air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers/ Tourist Board licensed English and multilingual speaking chauffeurs & national guides. Since inception, Lanka Vacations has had the opportunity to work with many world-renowned Tour operators.

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Mihintale

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Explore Mihintale

Mihintale, ( literally Mahinda’s hill) 12km east of Anuradhapura, is the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Mahinda, the son of the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka of India was sent by his father to bring Buddha’s teachings to Sri Lanka. In 247 BC he met and converted king Devanampiyatissa, while he was hunting a stag in the hills of Mihintale. It is one of the very important pilgrimage sites of the island, especially during Poson Poya ( June), which commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. The ruins and dagobas , set in the rocky hills, are linked by flights of stone steps ( 1850 in total!) and shaded by trees.

It is recommended to visit early morning or late afternoon, when the heat of the day as well as the crowds have gone.

 

What to do/see around Mihintale:

  • Visit the Aukana Buddha
  • Go for a ride an elephant back through the jungle near Habarana
  • Safari at Minneriya National Park
  • Mihintale is part of the so-called “Cultural Triangle” , together with Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Anuradhapura. Mihintale is located on the A12 route to Trincomalee, east of Anuradhapura

Other Destinations

Aukana

Minneriya & Kaudulla

Nuwara Eliya

Yala Wildlife

 

 

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