Mihintale
Description of Mihintale
The birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, a mountain peak with many religious monuments.
Detailed information about Mihintale
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura, believed to be the site where the Buddhist monk Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa, which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site with several religious monuments.