Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Medieval capital with a compact archaeological park explored by bicycle.
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The compact medieval capital: Gal Vihara's rock Buddhas and the great Parakrama Samudra reservoir, best explored by bicycle.
Also found in and around Polonnaruwa: Sustainable.
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Lakes
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Parakrama Samudra
Polonnaruwa
The 12th-century "Sea of Parakrama" reservoir — sunset bund walks and birdlife.
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Temples
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Gal Vihara
Ancient City, Polonnaruwa
Four serene Buddha figures carved from one granite outcrop — the finest sculpture on the island.
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Destinations near Polonnaruwa
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- CityNearby
Anuradhapura
The island's first capital: 2,000-year-old stupas, the sacred Bodhi tree and the pilgrim hill of Mihintale.
5 places
Culture · Sustainable
- AreaNearby
Sigiriya & Dambulla
The Lion Rock and the painted cave temples, with elephant safaris at Minneriya and Kaudulla nearby.
5 places
Culture · Wildlife · Adventure
Travellers on the ground in Polonnaruwa
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ABC Travels
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Serves a wider area that includes Polonnaruwa
Small-group Sri Lanka tours, guided in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
Specialises in
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- Culture
- Family
Service area
- Sri Lanka
- Hill Country
- Ella
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