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Fort to Anuradhapura

Updated: March 11, 2024 02:01 AM
Anuradhapura

Fort to Anuradhapura - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Anuradhapura is a city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the North Central Province, and is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka.

Fort is a town in Sri Lanka. It is located in the Western Province, and is a suburb of Colombo.

Language

The official language of Sri Lanka is Sinhala. However, Tamil is also widely spoken. English is also used as a lingua franca.

Currency

The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Distance

The distance between Fort and Anuradhapura is approximately 200 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Anuradhapura from Fort.

  • By train: The train journey takes about 5 hours.
  • By bus: The bus journey takes about 6 hours.
  • By car: The car journey takes about 4 hours.

Expenses

The cost of travel from Fort to Anuradhapura will vary depending on the mode of transport and the time of year.

  • By train: The train fare is approximately LKR 500.
  • By bus: The bus fare is approximately LKR 600.
  • By car: The cost of fuel will vary depending on the type of car and the distance traveled.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Anuradhapura is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.

What to Eat

There are many different types of food available in Anuradhapura.

  • Rice and curry
  • Kottu roti
  • Hoppers
  • String hoppers
  • Idli

Where to Go

There are many different things to see and do in Anuradhapura.

  • The ancient city of Anuradhapura
  • The Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
  • The Jetavanaramaya Dagoba
  • The Abhayagiri Dagoba
  • The Mihintale Temple

FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Anuradhapura.

  • What is the best way to get to Anuradhapura?

    • The best way to get to Anuradhapura is by train or bus. The train journey takes about 5 hours, while the bus journey takes about 6 hours.

  • What is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?

    • The best time to visit Anuradhapura is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.

  • What are the most popular things to see and do in Anuradhapura?

    • Some of the most popular things to see and do in Anuradhapura include visiting the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, the Jetavanaramaya Dagoba, the Abhayagiri Dagoba, and the Mihintale Temple.

  • What is the local currency of Anuradhapura?

    • The local currency of Anuradhapura is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

  • What is the official language of Anuradhapura?

    • The official language of Anuradhapura is Sinhala. However, Tamil is also widely spoken.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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