- Mihintale - The Mihintale Wildlife Sanctuary, which is believed to be the first sanctuary in the world. Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. With the growth of the community of monks and the pious laymen, there arose the inevitable need of a hospital. The first hospital at Mihintale was founded by King Sena the second (853-887 AC) at Mihintale. The identification was based on a tenth century inscription found at the site. Today, the ruins of a hospital with its layout restored can be seen at the entrance to the site of Mihintale.
Followings are can be seen at Minintale,
Vedahala – the Hospital at the foot of the mountain
Arama: the residence of the monks at the foot of the mountain
The great stairway
Refectory, the Alms Hall
Dage, the Relic House, the Main Shrine
Kantaka Chetiya (pagoda)
The sixty eight caves
Sinha Pokuna (Lion pond)
Ambasthala Chetiya (pagoda)
Sila Chetiya (pagoda)
Mihindu Seya
Aradhana Gala (The Rock of Invitation)
Mihindu Guhawa, the cave of Mahathera Mahinda
Naga Pokuna, the Cobra Pond
Atvehera, The Inner Temple
Rajagirilena Kanda, the Royal Rock Cave Hill
Kaludiya Pokuna, the Black Water Pool
- Complimentary bottled water
- Access to a Free Audio Guide App
- Parking fees included
- Entry Tickets for Heritage Sites and Museums
PL NOTE: Price is tuk tuk base, and when booking for a traveller (2 adults and 2 kids under 10 years can accommodate in a single tuk tuk booking; even if booking says 1 adult),
You can spend 3 hours on the site, and it will take 2 hours to go forth and back to the city from Mihintale. We are safe and know where to go without wasting your time. Our tuk tuks won’t go beyond 40 km/h to ensure the safety of guests who are travelling with us. Children and elders will be given high priority for their health and safety (avoiding dust and vehicle smoke on the road). Our tuk tuk riders have more than 10 years of experience with the condition of tuk tuks and the roads on which they travel. In an emergency, we have a 24-hour ambulance service to put you in safe hands.
Moreover, it is how we maintain the industry’s most consistent client retention rate, together with government-friendly tourist service.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
