Visit Polonnaruwa
- Art & Culture
- Unesco World Heritage
- Essential
Polonnaruwa: How to get there?
213km by bus from Colombo
Polonnaruwa: When to go?
From January through April
Polonnaruwa: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa Vacations
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Polonnaruwa is a historic city forming a part of the 'Cultural Triangle' of Sri Lanka, acknowledged as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982.
Polonnaruwa: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
213km from Colombo, Polonnaruwa is a marvellous site which you can easily explore by bike.
My suggestion
I invite you to hire a bike in the village to explore the fabulous temples with freedom. It would be ideal to begin your visit very early in the morning to avoid the crowds and the stifling heat.
Polonnaruwa is a historic city forming a part of the 'Cultural Triangle' of Sri Lanka, acknowledged as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982.
My suggestion
The site is very expansive, so hire a tuk-tuk for the day as it's the easiest way to visit all the different sites without having to actively look for the temples.
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