Bandaranaike International Airport 4 hr 27
Dalada Maluva - ( Polonnaruwa) (4 min) Vatadage - 39 (6 min) Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa. Polonnaruwa Ancient City (4 min) Thivanka Image House (15 min) Hindu Temple God Shiva Devalaya (No.1) (5 min) Archaeological Museum (4 min) An entry point to ancient ruins, this museum features an array of archaeological exhibits. Nissankalata Mandapa - 43 (4 min) Architecture and history Stupa (7 min) Remains of a historic, mound-shaped stupa constructed of brick in the late 12th century. Gal Vihara (Rock Temple) (8 min) Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining. Gal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book) - 49 (6 min) Pabalu Vehera (Temple of Marbles) - 52 (7 min) Parakrama Samudra (14 min) Part of a chain of reservoirs, this vast waterway provides natural scenery & sunset views. Hetadage (6 min) Ancient shrine ruins surrounded by imposing stone walls featuring statues of Buddha & engravings. Kumara Pokuna (12 min) Historic ruins of an ancient bath with ornate detailing, once part of nearby royal palace. |