Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
As the medieval and second largest kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka, the history of Polonnaruwa dates back to 12th century AD. It is a premium hub for archeologists, explorers, and the lovers of history to explore into the depths of Sri Lankan history, its architecture, engineering expertise, and the powerful ethnic diversity.
There are many Buddhist temples and buildings mostly built by ancient Kings, King Parakramabahu I being the prominent among them. There are many ancient and vibrant Hindu temples and sculptures along with the Buddhist culture. Polonnaruwa is also declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO as it stands as a preserved evidence for a rich and powerful era of the history.
The ancient ruins, multi ethnic and religious architecture and preservations of history will make your Polonnaruwa Day Tour a wonderful and magnificent memory that you may cherish for a lifetime.
Places You May Visit
Sacred Quadrangle
Audience Hall
Royal Swimming Pool
Archeological Museum
Parakrama Samudraya and Statue
Shiva Dewalaya
Rankoth Vehera
Thivanka Pilgrimage
Ideal for Me?
If you are roaming in or around Polonnaruwa, this is the ideal tour for you! Our resident guide in Polonnaruwa will take you to explore the destinations in the area with in depth local knowledge of each specific location.
Tour
As a mandatory destination in South Asia and a city of cultural triangle, Polonnaruwa offers a verity of numerous archeological sites, vibrant Buddhist and Hindu temples for the lovers of history and for the explorers.
As required, tour will be from the hotel to the destination and back.
Weather
Being located in the dry zone, the climate in Polonnaruwa is usually hot and has a convenient sunshine ideal for traveling. There has been a significant drop of the hot and humid and is a must day tour if you’re visiting Sri Lanka..