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Cultural Triangle

Polonnaruwa

The medieval royal capital, best explored by bicycle: palaces, lotus ponds and the serene rock-carved Buddhas of Gal Vihara.

Best Feb–Sep≈ 195 km by road3 tours

Highlights

Why visit Polonnaruwa

  • Gal Vihara rock sculptures
  • Cycling the ancient city
  • The vast Parakrama Samudra reservoir

When to visit

Best timeGoodWetter

Tours

Tours that visit Polonnaruwa

Sigiriya Lion Rock seen across green forestClassic route12days

The Ceylon Classic

The island's greatest hits, at an unhurried pace

Negombo · Dambulla · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Mirissa · Galle

FromUS$770 pp
The white Ruwanwelisaya stupa in AnuradhapuraCulture5days

Ancient Kingdoms

Five UNESCO wonders in five days

Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy

FromUS$360 pp
Pigeon Island off Trincomalee with turquoise reef waterOff the beaten track9days

East Coast & Jaffna

The island's sunny side in the summer months

Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa

FromUS$670 pp

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