Experts' Choice Award Mihintale
What the experts agree on
Mihintale's famed granite staircase—nearly 2,000 steps—climbs past ancient monastery ruins, pools, and dagobas to hilltop peaks, marking the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka with sweeping views.
Lonely Planet "A ceremonial staircase climbs past pools, monastery ruins and rock inscriptions to reach two large dagobas. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The 1,840-step staircase of Mihintale leads up the historical hillside from which Buddhism spread through Ceylon following the conversion of King Anuradhapura by the Indian Mahinda in the 3C BCE. " Full review
