Cycling the Sacred City at Dry-Season Pace

Tharushi rents a bicycle in Anuradhapura and explores the sacred city's ruins at her own pace, from the great stupas to the ancient tanks. She learns about the city's living Buddhism, checks the practical costs of a long stay, and plans a side trip to the Minneriya elephant gathering. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Sri Lanka: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Sri Lanka guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Places in this episode: Treasure House Tourist Rest, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Kuttam Pokuna, Abhayagiri Stupa, Nuwara Wewa, The Coffee Shop. Covered: Cycling the sacred city, Ancient stupas and reservoirs, Living Buddhism in Anuradhapura, Dry zone costs and long-stay planning, Elephant gathering season, Local food and cafes. Chapters:00:00 Treasure House Tourist Rest01:14 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi03:16 Jetavanaramaya06:00 Nuwara Wewa06:43 The Coffee Shop08:07 Liyana Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Anuradhapura #SriLankaTravel #BicycleTour #SacredCity #JayaSriMahaBodhi #Ruwanwelisaya #Jetavanaramaya #DryZone #ElephantGathering #CeylonTea #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SriLanka #Minneriya #AnuradhapuraGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sri-lanka/