Bandaranaike International Airport 4 hr 28
Gal Vihara (Rock Temple) (10 min) Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining. Nissankalata Mandapa - 43 (5 min) Architecture and history Pulasthi Rishi Statue (4 min) Thivanka Image House (16 min) Angammedilla National Park (26 min) Gal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book) - 49 (7 min) Stupa (10 min) Remains of a historic, mound-shaped stupa constructed of brick in the late 12th century. Polonnaruwa Ancient City (5 min) Hindu Temple God Shiva Devalaya (No.1) (6 min) Hetadage (7 min) Ancient shrine ruins surrounded by imposing stone walls featuring statues of Buddha & engravings. Vatadage - 39 (7 min) Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa. Pothgul Viharaya (2 min) History and temple Kumara Pokuna (16 min) Historic ruins of an ancient bath with ornate detailing, once part of nearby royal palace. Parakrama Samudra (9 min) Part of a chain of reservoirs, this vast waterway provides natural scenery & sunset views. |