Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Polonnaruwa

Explore ancient ruins, cycle through the archaeological park, visit Gal Vihara and temples, see ancient irrigation works, and enjoy the scenery around Parakrama Samudra.

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Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa

About Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is Sri Lanka's medieval royal capital, renowned for its well-preserved ancient ruins, temples, royal palaces, and impressive stone Buddha statues. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

Gal Vihara, Royal Palace
Sacred Quadrangle
Parakrama Samudra
Lankatilaka Temple
Vatadage

Best Time to Visit

May–September & December–April suitable for exploring the archaeological sites.

How to Get There

  • By Train: Colombo Fort → Polonnaruwa, around 5 hours.
  • By Road: around 210–230 km, approximately 4–5 hours from Colombo.

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Northern Province, Sri Lanka
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