Yala → Ella → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Sri Lanka Discovery
Private multi-day journey
- Safari in Yala National Park
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Train through tea country
Cultural Triangle
Polonnaruwa
An ancient capital and one of Asia's finest archaeological sites.
Polonnaruwa was the capital of a medieval Sinhalese kingdom. Today it's an extensive archaeological park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palace ruins, stupas and stone Buddha statues are easy to explore by bicycle or car.
Polonnaruwa
Highlights
- 01
Gal Vihara
Buddha statues carved into a single rock.
- 02
Royal Palace
Ruins of the palace and council chamber.
- 03
Vatadage
A circular shrine with fine carvings.
Explore
Things to do
- Explore the ancient city
- Village experience and cooking class
- Safari in nearby parks
Practical information
- Best for
- Archaeology, history
- How long to stay
- Half a day
- Tip
- Come in the morning—the open sites get hot by midday.
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Trips
Tours including this destination
Dambulla → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy
Cultural Triangle
Private heritage journey
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Climbing Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
