TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Parakrama Samudraya Statue of King Parakramabahu Shiva Devale Nissanka Lata Mandapaya Gal Viharaya
TOUR DETAILS You will be picked up from the Kandy or the Hotel, and you will be traveling to Polonnaruwa. we will visit the Polonnaruwa Archeological Park where you can see the buildings and ancient ruins, Statues etc. After exploring the ancient city you will be dropped down to Kandy or the hotel you are accommodated in Kandy.
INCLUDES Air Conditioned Car English Speaking Driver Private Transport Water Bottle
EXCLUDES Tickets Food and Snacks
RESERVATIONS mail voice viber/whatsapp/imo
Highlights
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Tickets
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Parakrama Samudraya Statue of King Parakramabahu Shiva Devale Nissanka Lata Mandapaya Gal Viharaya
TOUR DETAILS You will be picked up from the Kandy or the Hotel, and you will be traveling to Polonnaruwa. we will visit the Polonnaruwa Archeological Park where you can see the buildings and ancient ruins, Statues etc. After exploring the ancient city you will be dropped down to Kandy or the hotel you are accommodated in Kandy.
INCLUDES Air Conditioned Car English Speaking Driver Private Transport Water Bottle
EXCLUDES Tickets Food and Snacks
RESERVATIONS mail voice viber/whatsapp/imo
Highlights
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Tickets
Itinerary
1
Samudra Parakrama
Parakrama Samudraya (Sinhala: Sea of Parakrama) built by King Parakramabahu the great, is the largest ancient man-made rainwater reservoir in Sri Lanka while it dominates the western flank of the Polonnaruwa district
30 minutes
2
Statue of Parakramabahu I
The statue has generated speculations and arguments concerning its identification. The archaeologists haven’t arrived at a concrete conclusion.The sculpture that rises at a height of 3.5m is believed to be that of King Parakramabahu the great.It could also very well be a representation of the sage Pulasti, after whom the city was named Pulastinagara.
30 minutes
3
Potgul Pedesa
The superior acoustics of Potgul Vehera leads to the conclusion that the library had doubled up as an auditorium on occasions to read the books, read the tenets of Buddhism and chant the blessings called “Pirith” The buildings called Potgul Vihara or library that was utilized for the same purposes as the shrine at Polonnaruwa
30 minutes
4
Polonnaruwa Vatadage
Vatadage, a circular relic house possesses an elegance and beauty that is rare even in ancient Sri Lanka. In line with the outer circle of stone pillars is a tastefully ornamented screen wall patterned with four petalled flowers.
30 minutes
5
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
Nissanka Lata Mandapaya, built by King Nissankamalla, is an innovative work of art depicting the splendour of classical architecture. The pavilion was believed to be used for chanting Buddha’s teaching while the inscription at the pavilion reveals that the king used to listen to the chanting of pirith, which were Buddhist blessings.
30 minutes
6
Pabalu Vehera
built during the late Anuradhapura period and enlarged during the Polonnaruwa period. The stupa is surrounded by four image houses located in the cardinal points. The limestone statues of Buddha are sculpted in different postures. In the image house on the south is a Samadhi Buddha statue, which is a fine work of art. In front of Pabalu Vehera to the north is the main street of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
30 minutes
7
Gal Vihara
Gal Viharaya or the Rock Temple, which is unparallel among such ancient monastic edifices, takes the form of a group of colossal Buddha statues carved out of a granite boulder. Most prominent is the standing image, 7m (23ft) tall.
