Bandaranaike International Airport 4 hr 30
Pothgul Viharaya (9 min) History and temple Archaeological Museum (8 min) An entry point to ancient ruins, this museum features an array of archaeological exhibits. Gal Vihara (Rock Temple) (13 min) Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining. Polonnaruwa Ancient City (7 min) Thivanka Image House (19 min) Parakrama Samudra (12 min) Part of a chain of reservoirs, this vast waterway provides natural scenery & sunset views. Nissankalata Mandapa - 43 (8 min) Architecture and history Gal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book) - 49 (10 min) Vatadage - 39 (9 min) Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa. Angammedilla National Park (29 min) Kumara Pokuna (18 min) Historic ruins of an ancient bath with ornate detailing, once part of nearby royal palace. Stupa (13 min) Remains of a historic, mound-shaped stupa constructed of brick in the late 12th century. Hetadage (9 min) Ancient shrine ruins surrounded by imposing stone walls featuring statues of Buddha & engravings. Hindu Temple God Shiva Devalaya (No.1) (9 min) |