Tharushi Perera lands in Anuradhapura after a train ride from Negombo and explores the sacred city's ancient stupas, the Sri Maha Bodhi, and life in the dry zone. She checks into a guesthouse, rides a bicycle through the ruins, and reflects on the city's deep history and practical costs of living here.

Episode 8 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Places in this episode: Anuradhapura Railway Station, Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri Stupa, Nuwara Wewa, Mihintale.

Covered: Anuradhapura arrival and transport, Sacred city sights, Buddhist pilgrimage culture, Dry zone cost of living, Mihintale sunrise climb, Elephant gathering season.

Chapters:
00:00 Sunhill Lake Tourist Rest
01:18 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
03:27 Open field
04:42 Nuwara Wewa
06:19 Bank of Ceylon
07:22 Mihintale
08:56 Quiet room

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