Explore the Royal Palace in Polonnaruwa
Explore the ruins of the King’s palace, including the vast Audience Hall with its elephant carvings, the Royal Baths (Kumara Pokuna), and the remains of what was once a seven-story building
Visit Lankatilaka Image House
A massive, towering brick structure that once housed a colossal standing Buddha statue, showcasing the impressive scale of ancient Polonnaruwa architecture.
Visit Rankoth Vehera
Rankoth Vehera: A massive, well-preserved brick stupa built by King Nissanka Malla, standing as the largest monument in the city.
Climb Sigiriya Rock
Scale the “Eighth Wonder of the World" and ascend through ancient frescoes and a majestic lion-shaped gateway to reach the ruins of a sky palace with a breathtaking 360-degree view
Visit Gal Viharaya
Stand in awe before Gal Vihara, a masterpiece of ancient rock carving where four colossal Buddha statues, each expressing a profound state of being, are carved from a single slab of granite, inviting a moment of quiet reverence.
Visit the Ruins in Polonnaruwa
The Sacred Quadrangle is the historical heart of Polonnaruwa, a compact, raised platform that holds a concentration of the city’s best-preserved and most architecturally significant ruins
Explore the Royal Palace in Polonnaruwa
Explore the ruins of the King’s palace, including the vast Audience Hall with its elephant carvings, the Royal Baths (Kumara Pokuna), and the remains of what was once a seven-story building
Visit Lankatilaka Image House
A massive, towering brick structure that once housed a colossal standing Buddha statue, showcasing the impressive scale of ancient Polonnaruwa architecture.
Visit Rankoth Vehera
Rankoth Vehera: A massive, well-preserved brick stupa built by King Nissanka Malla, standing as the largest monument in the city.
The Sea of Parakrama
Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakrama): This colossal man-made reservoir, built by King Parakramabahu, is still in use today and is a beautiful sight to behold, especially at sunset.
Visit Pabulu Vehera
A large, brick stupa with a unique shape, known for the glass beads that were found during its excavation.
Cycle in medieval capital Polonnaruwa
Glide through a millennium of history and sun-dappled paths, cycling effortlessly between colossal stupas, royal palaces, and sacred statues that bring the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa to life.
Cycle through the Ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura
Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakrama): This colossal man-made reservoir, built by King Parakramabahu, is still in use today and is a beautiful sight to behold, especially at sunset.
Visit the Revered Bo Tree
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: This is the heart of Anuradhapura. It is the world’s oldest documented living human-planted tree, grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. It is an incredibly revered site where pilgrims gather to pray and meditate.
The Sea of Parakrama
Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakrama): This colossal man-made reservoir, built by King Parakramabahu, is still in use today and is a beautiful sight to behold, especially at sunset.