Polonnaruwa — Ancient Kingdom & UNESCO World Heritage Site

Polonnaruwa is the well-preserved medieval capital of Sri Lanka, celebrated for its remarkable ruins of palaces, temples and statues dating from the 11th to 13th centuries. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city showcases the sophistication of ancient Sinhalese engineering, sculpture and urban planning.

Highlights include the Royal Palace complex, the serene Gal Vihara rock-cut Buddhas, the Quadrangle, and the vast Parakrama Samudra reservoir. Visitors often explore the site by bicycle or with a guided tour to fully appreciate its history and architectural details.

• Address

  Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

• Languages

  Sinhala, Tamil, English

• Currency Used

  LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)

• Distance

  Approx. 210 km from Colombo (4–5 hours by road)