Ancient Royal City Tour

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins

After visiting Sigiriya you will have lunch at a restaurant of your choice at Polonnaruwa. After finishing your lunch you will visit the ruins of the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Cholainvaders in 1070 to reunite the country once more under a local leader. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.

Thuparamaya : Buddhist place of worship

Council Chamber

Royal Palace

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Statue of King Parakramabahu

Reclining Buddha in Gal Vihara

Ayurvedic Spa

After all the sightseeing for the day, you will get to relax by spending some quality time at a Ayurvedic spa at Habarana. And after the Ayurvedic spa you will have Dinner at a restaurant of your choice while on the way back to Kandy.