Bandaranaike International Airport 4 hr 27
Polonnaruwa Ancient City (8 min) Lankatilaka Viharaya - 90 (14 min) Vatadage - 39 (5 min) Ancient Buddhist monument features intricate stone carvings, statues & a small stupa. Gal Potha stone inscription (Stone Book) - 49 (5 min) Nissankalata Mandapa - 43 (7 min) Architecture and history Parakrama Samudra (18 min) Part of a chain of reservoirs, this vast waterway provides natural scenery & sunset views. Kumara Pokuna (8 min) Historic ruins of an ancient bath with ornate detailing, once part of nearby royal palace. Alahana Pirivena - 73 (15 min) Architecture and history Hindu Temple God Shiva Devalaya (No.1) (6 min) Stupa (10 min) Remains of a historic, mound-shaped stupa constructed of brick in the late 12th century. Thivanka Image House (10 min) Hetadage (5 min) Ancient shrine ruins surrounded by imposing stone walls featuring statues of Buddha & engravings. Polonnaruwa Nelum pokuna (Lotus Pond) (9 min) Gal Vihara (Rock Temple) (8 min) Ancient Sinhalese rock temple with 4 Buddha statues, including 2 seated, 1 standing & 1 reclining. |