0.8km
Total Distance
28m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb up the sacred hill where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka. A grand granite stairway rises through ancient ruins and dagobas to the summit shrines and the great white Ambasthala stupa. A serene pilgrimage walk near Anuradhapura.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 0.7km
Bus stop
436m from the start
Parking
31m from the start

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy