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Mihintale, Anuradhapura · Every June to July
Poson Poya at Mihintale
The June full moon that brought Buddhism to the island, kept on the rock where it happened.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for June 1 to July 5, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Climb after 4 pm or before dawn; the granite is too hot to walk barefoot at midday.
- Every guesthouse in Anuradhapura fills for poya; book a month out.
- Anuradhapura is about four hours north of Colombo airport by road or train; Mihintale is 12 km further east.
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