What to do and see in Polonnaruwa, North Central Province: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

August 29, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Poḷonnaruwa (Sinhalese: පොළොන්නරුව, Poḷonnaruwa or Puḷattipura, Tamil: பொலன்னறுவை, Polaṉṉaṟuvai or Puḷatti nakaram) is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Restaurants in Polonnaruwa

1. Unseen Ceylon Private Tours

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Unseen Ceylon Private Tours

Unseen Ceylon Private Tours is a tour arranging company which is based in Ancient city of Polonnaruwa.We are offering wide range of day tours, Multi Day tours and lot of activities such as wild life safari,sight seeings according to guests requirements.

2. Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/201
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Polonnaruwa

Reviewed By paulsY2649EH - Binfield, United Kingdom

Our guide took us here as part of a cultural triangle tour - medieval capital of Sri lanka - wonderful history going back 1000 years and very well presented - the history is quite superb and whilst it is quite spread (so allow plenty of time) it is well worth a long visit - ignore traders who approach you - as others have said not too busy

3. Gal Vihara

440/225 Palm Grove State Minuwangoda road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka 94777835266 http://www.srilankandriversguides.com
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Gal Vihara

Reviewed By phait_lee - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A very serene and quiet ancient site which has 4 Buddha statues. Visiting this site brings serenity and peace. A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu I. The central feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock. The images consist of a large seated figure, another smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, a standing figure and a reclining figure. Our guide explained the 4 carved statues represent the 4 stages of Buddha. First statue on the left represents Buddha achieving enlightenment, second statue is in a seated position representing Buddha preaching, third statue is a standing Buddha contemplating suffering and the final one in reclining position represent Buddha in deathbed.

4. Samudra Parakrama

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka http://trips.lakdasun.org/greatest-lake-of-polonnaruwa-parakrama-samudrya.htm
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Samudra Parakrama

Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia

The reservoir was built by King Parakramabahu 1 in an attempt to alleviate water shortages during the dry seasons. There were 5 reservoirs to ease the pressure on the main dam. Thopa Vewa was constructed in 386AD and the King had the other four reservoirs built and the system expanded with many smaller reservoirs to built to feed the five primary and take away any excess water. It was a complex ancient technology that worked until reconstructed in the 19th century when a structural design error altered the water flows. As a result there are now two lakes the largest consisting of Thopa Vewa, Eramudu Vewa and Dumbuthula Vewa and the smaller Kalahagala Vewa and Bhu Vewa. A very scenic area and we had the good fortune to see a small herd of seven elephants nearby.

5. Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage

Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia

This is a world heritage site of great beauty and interest. The site is well preserved and maintained and contains a number of historic remains most of which are intricately carved with beautiful designs, symbols, images and intricate scenes. As so often happens at these historic sites one marvels at the beauty of these ancient monuments and finds it difficult to imagine them in all their glory when they were intact, gilded and highly decorated.

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