About the new luxury train and Schedule
The New ‘ Rajarata odyssey’ train would encourage many pilgrims and global travellers to Anuradhapura during weekends.
Therefore, the ‘Rajarata odyssey’ will depart the Colombo Fort Railway station at 9.20 am on Saturdays and arrive at the Anuradhapura railway station at 1.42 pm. The train will leave Anuradhapura to Colombo at 5 pm on Sundays to reach Colombo Fort at 9.00 pm. The train stops only at Gampaha, Weyangoda and Polgahawela railway stations. The new luxury train includes 480 seats, ten air-conditioned carriages, and two second-class compartments. The ticket price is Rs. 2,400 for the first-class expedition.
Booking Inquiries
Website – http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/
Railway Head Office Exchange Number – +94 11 4 600 111
Fort Railway Station Inquiries – +94 11 2 434215
Deputy Operating Superintendent – 1971 (Hotline)
Assistant Transportation Superintendent (Operation) – +94 11 2 692286
Places to visit in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital city, Even known as the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, is found in Northern Central Province, Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is renowned for Archaeological sites, civilisation, food and attractions placed upon an iconic inheritance setting.
Anuradhapura is a sacred city founded in the 4th century B.C. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982 under the name of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura. The centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. Theravada Buddhism is a fork of Buddhism resting on its faith’s oldest written Buddhist text.
Artificial lakes extending along the horizon, stupas that touched the sky and performed as data communications, dwellings atop rocks decorated with elaborate sculptures, water gardens and futuristic settings of technologies and stargates are just a few structure extravaganzas of the ancient Sinhalese. Here are the finest 25 places to visit in Anuradhapura.
Rent a bicycle in Anuradhapura
Your travel will need a reliable, stable bicycle that promises a smooth cycling experience. The information centre in Anuradhapura provides a rental bicycle for your expedition in Anuradhapura.
Contact – +94 252 227 106
Address – Surapura Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000, Sri Lanka
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