Your base for the Sacred City
Right on our doorstep
Around Lake Road
Kumbichchankulama Tank
Across the road, with a lakeside jogging path and park
Anuradhapura New Town railway station
About 14 minutes on foot
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
About 4 km
The Sacred City and beyond
Places our guests visit
A short guide to the sites most guests see during a stay. Ask us and we will help you plan the order, the timing and the transport.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
The sacred fig tree at the heart of Anuradhapura and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from across Sri Lanka and beyond.
Ruwanwelisaya
The great white stupa, best seen in the soft light of early morning or at dusk when pilgrims gather.
Thuparamaya
Regarded as the first stupa built in Sri Lanka after the arrival of Buddhism, ringed by slender stone pillars.
Abhayagiri Vihara
A vast former monastery complex with a towering brick stupa, moonstones and the Samadhi Buddha statue nearby.
Jetavanaramaya
One of the tallest brick structures of the ancient world, rising above the trees of the Sacred City.
Isurumuniya
A rock temple beside a lotus pond, known for its carvings, including the celebrated ‘Lovers’.
Mihintale
The mountain where Buddhism is said to have been introduced to Sri Lanka, east of the city. Go early to climb before the heat.
Plan your visit
Good to know
Is Lake Road a good area to stay in Anuradhapura?
Lake Road is in Anuradhapura’s New Town, beside Kumbichchankulama Tank. It is quieter than the busy centre, about 14 minutes’ walk from the New Town railway station, and around 4 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, so the main sites are a short tuk-tuk ride away.
How do I get around the Sacred City?
Most guests visit the Sacred City by tuk-tuk, bicycle or car, because the sites are spread over a large area. Start early to avoid the midday heat, and wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees. Shoes come off at temples, so bring socks for hot stone.
Can I visit Mihintale from DELMOND Lake?
Yes. Mihintale lies east of Anuradhapura and is an easy trip from Lake Road by tuk-tuk or car. Go early in the morning to climb before the heat; our check-out window opens at 06:00, which suits an early start on your last day.
379 Lake Road, Anuradhapura 50000, Sri Lanka
DirectionsStay by the lake, see the Sacred City
Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm your room and price. Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00, free parking on site.