mahaweli Tours & Holidays
Day Tour
at Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Step into Sri Lanka’s rich past with our Polonnaruwa Day Tour, an unforgettable journey through one of the island’s most remarkable ancient cities. As part of the cultural triangle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Polonnaruwa offers an incredible blend of history, culture, and architecture. From magnificent ruins of royal palaces to the iconic Gal Viharaya Buddha statues, this tour is designed to give you a deep insight into the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms. Perfect for history lovers, culture seekers, and curious travelers, our expert guides will ensure you experience the very best of this historic royal city in a single day.
Polonnaruwa Day Tour-Great Opportunity to Explore Sri Lankan History & Culture
Are you up to seeing one of the most beautiful and rich cities in Sri Lanka? Are you up for a great day with history? The Polonnaruwa Day Tour is an ideal option for that. Sri Lanka has a strong history of kingdoms and is very rich in culture. This island has so much to see for its locals as well as its tourists. People who come to this country are never disappointed by the beauty, culture, and history of this place.
Our Polonnaruwa Day Tour is designed to give you a historical perspective of one of Sri Lanka’s ancient cities. We will provide a guide for you who is able to communicate with you in English. We ensure that the guides are thorough with local knowledge and historic information. If you require language-specific guides, it can be arranged through a special request as well.
This day tour is conducted during the day because it is a cultural tour and a lot of visits to ancient ruins are included.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu – Discover the majestic ruins that showcase the architectural brilliance of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings.
Marvel at Gal Viharaya – Be amazed by the world-famous rock-cut Buddha statues, a true masterpiece of ancient stone carving.
Visit Ancient Temples & Stupas – Step into history at sacred sites like Lankathilaka Temple, Rankot Vehera, Thuparama Gedige, and Potgul Viharaya.
Experience Hindu Heritage – Explore ancient kovils dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, highlighting the cultural diversity of Polonnaruwa.
Guided Walking or Cycling Tour – Stroll or cycle through the ancient city with expert guides for an immersive cultural and historical experience.
Polonnaruwa Day Tour-Great Opportunity to Explore Sri Lankan History & Culture
The Royal City of Polonnaruwa
The Sri Lanka Cultural Traingle connects the three cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy. This cultural triangle contains many historical and ancient sites. Polonnaruwa is an ancient city considered as one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. This is the place you should definitely visit if you love to explore Sri Lanka’s history.
It is declared as the second ancient city in Sri Lanka after Anuradhapura. Polonnaruwa was one of the kingdoms in Sri Lankan history and was ruled and reigned over by many kings at the time. The main difference between these two kingdoms is that, unlike the Anuradhapura kingdom, Polonnaruwa had a lot of influence from Hinduism and was even ruled by some Tamil kings. This cultural city has a lot of Hindu kovils apart from the Buddhist temples. It is also a city that has been famous for its agriculture. There are a lot of farmers out there.
Must-see places in Polonnaruwa
One of the significant places in Polonnaruwa is the ancient ruins of the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu. Even though you can only see ruins, they are evidence of great architecture and design. Another main attraction is “Gal Viharaya’ which consists of many beautiful images and statues of Buddha. It is a symbol of excellence in carving. Apart from that, there are temples, stupas, and dagobas that are quite significant in the city, such as Lankathilaka Temple, Rankot Vehera, Thuparama gedige, and Potgul Viharaya.
The ruins in Polonnaruwa are so much more than what is described above. Apart from those temples and stupas, the city also has many Hindu temples and kovils due to the influence of Hinduism. There are several temples dedicated to the god Shiva and the god Vishnu in Polonnaruwa, all considered as historical ruins.
Beautiful Sri Lanka, beautiful Polonnaruwa.
Our Polonnaruwa day tour is considered very informative and educational. During this day-tour, you will learn about the many influences Polonnaruwa had as a kingdom, the names of kings that ruled, and the agricultural influence. It is an ideal day trip for everyone that loves experiencing new cultures and discovering history. Sri Lanka in general has a very rich history in terms of kingdoms, agriculture, and civilization.
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioned vehicle
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
Entry Tickets to the Attractions
Price?
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