Off the Beaten Path in Anuradhapura

Free Off the Beaten Path in Anuradhapura with Roamee Pro

Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided off-the-beaten-path walking tour route in Anuradhapura. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Sri Maha Bodhi — a sacred fig tree said to be grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, dating to 288 BC, Ruwanwelisaya — a massive white stupa originally built in 140 BC, over 100 meters in diameter, Jetavanaramaya — the ruins of what was once the third-tallest structure in the ancient world, a massive brick stupa, plus hidden gems like Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) — two exquisitely carved bathing ponds from the 9th century, masterpieces of Sinhalese hydraulic engineering and Isurumuniya — a rock temple with celebrated stone carvings including the famous 'Isurumuniya Lovers' sculpture.

Use this page as a starting point for a Anuradhapura walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Anuradhapura. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.

• •Sri Maha Bodhi — a sacred fig tree said to be grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, dating to 288 BC
• •Ruwanwelisaya — a massive white stupa originally built in 140 BC, over 100 meters in diameter
• •Jetavanaramaya — the ruins of what was once the third-tallest structure in the ancient world, a massive brick stupa
• •Abhayagiri Monastery — the ruins of one of the largest monastic complexes in the ancient world, once housing 5,000 monks

• •Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) — two exquisitely carved bathing ponds from the 9th century, masterpieces of Sinhalese hydraulic engineering
• •Isurumuniya — a rock temple with celebrated stone carvings including the famous 'Isurumuniya Lovers' sculpture