One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, holding the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree – the oldest documented living tree on earth, planted in 288 BC – alongside colossal ancient dagobas of a scale comparable to the Egyptian pyramids. Still an active place of daily Buddhist pilgrimage. Signature experiences: guided bicycle exploration, Sri Maha Bodhi visit, dagoba photography. Best time to visit: year-round, early morning.
