Your stay — SLT Circuit Bungalow
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Bauddayana Viharaya (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mohideen Grand Mosque (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Sri Wiwekarama Viharaya (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Mihidupura (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Harischandra Park — 495 m · ~6 min walk
Jetavanarama Museum — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Walisinghe Harishchandra College Play Ground — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
DFCC — 530 m · ~7 min walk
Sinhala Medicine Pharmacy — 674 m · ~8 min walk
Ayurveda shop — 807 m · ~10 min walk
Anuradhapura Railway Station — 678 m · ~8 min walk
Emergency Contacts
AnuradhapuraFor general tourist assistance and medical emergencies, dial 1995 from any phone. The Anuradhapura Tourist Police office is open 24/7 at +94 25 222 2222. For non-urgent concerns, the local hospital's accident unit can also be reached on +94 25 222 2261.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Anuradhapura, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at SLT Circuit Bungalow
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · DFCC — 530 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Sinhala Medicine Pharmacy — 674 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Hotel Creston Park, Anuradhapura
💡 Negotiate the price before getting in, or book via PickMe app for a fixed rate. The drive takes about 3 hours on the A9 highway.
Anuradhapura New Bus Stand → Hotel Creston Park
💡 After arriving by bus or train, walk 5 mins from the bus stand to the main road and flag a tuk-tuk; say 'Creston Park near Nuwara Wewa' to avoid overcharge.
Colombo Central Bus Stand (Pettah) → Anuradhapura New Bus Stand
💡 Catch an express bus (red/yellow) from Pettah to Anuradhapura; it’s faster and drops you near the New Bus Stand, 2 km from Hotel Creston Park.
Colombo Fort Railway Station → Anuradhapura Railway Station
💡 Take the 06:35 train (Yal Devi express) for reserved seats; second-class AC is worth the extra rupees and avoids sweat on the 4.5-hour journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at SLT Circuit Bungalow?
Check-in at SLT Circuit Bungalow is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Anuradhapura
💡 Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds. Remove shoes and cover shoulders before entering.
💡 Walk clockwise around the base at sunset for a cool breeze and golden light. Monks here often bless visitors for free.
💡 Best at sunrise or sunset, when fruit bats fly out from trees on the island. Bring binoculars for spotter sightings of cormorants and egrets.
💡 The statue is inside the Abhayagiri monastery complex, which is free to enter. Go on a weekday to have the spot nearly to yourself.
💡 The entry fee is about 200 LKR (under £1). Combine with a walk along the tank bund for free. Arrive before 10am to avoid tour groups.