Mihintale sits approximately 12km east of Anuradhapura and is of enormous significance to the Singhalese, as this is where Buddhism originated in Sri Lanka. It was on the summit of this mountain that the great Sinhalese King, Devanampiyatissa, was converted to Buddhism. This half-day guided tour takes you to the summit of the mountain, which is best climbed morning or late afternoon when the temperature is cooler. A climb of 1840 small steps will take you to the summit of the sacred mountain and along the way you will meet daring monkeys, vendors selling anything from local ornaments to spices, and you may also find the occasional woman or man asking for alms.
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our experts Dawn, Lisa and Rebecca are dedicated to all things Sri Lanka and are here to help you plan your perfect trip.
From its tea-covered hills to its colourful towns, endless beaches and magic people, our Dawn’s head over heels with Sri Lanka – and she knows exactly how to help you fall in love with it, too.
Sri Lanka sparked Lisa’s lifelong love for Asia – and it remains one of her favourite places to visit. She’s all about combining cultural highlights, beautiful landscapes and proper local flavour into every itinerary, and Sri Lanka is the place to do just that.
Few places have a hold on Rebecca’s heart like Sri Lanka. It’s the mix of culture, landscapes, unmatched food and magic people that gets her – alongside the closeness of the Maldives! And she’d love nothing more than helping you experience it all.
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