Subasinghe, S.M.C.J.Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C.2019-06-182019-06-182013UWU/HTE/09/0038http://erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/1154/UWULD%20HTE%2009%200038-05042019094439.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=yThe concept of rural tourism, which emerged before several decades, is no longer a new jargon to Sri Lanka and it acts as a vehicle for the rapid economic and social development in most destinations. Anuradhapura is situated in the north central province of Sri Lanka a place with cross culture, religious value, and better rural setting but in tourism industry not in adequate level. Rural Tourism is, "A multi-faceted activity that takes place in an environment outside an urbanized area and represents to the traveler the essence of country life"- Australia both National and State tourism bodies (DOT, 1993:2, DOT, 1994)enHospitality, tourism And Events Management Degree ProgrammeThesis