Polonnaruwa

  Polonnaruwa – The Ancient Ruins 

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The next place in the list is again a city that is popular for the temples and this has to be one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka. You could easily spend your day imagining the ancient city life at the ruins of Polonnaruwa. Well preserved and full of archaeological treasures with hundreds of ancient structures like tombs and temples, statues and stupas it is difficult to not be amazed by the ruins here.

This is known to everyone that Sri Lanka is the country of temples and also it has many monuments and heritages that depict its history and culture, it is one of the best Sri lanka tourist places. Polonnaruwa is one such place that is very popular among the tourists and one will get to experience the real life of Sri Lanka here.

So, if you are a spiritual person and also you have an interest in knowing the history, culture, and tradition of different countries, then you must visit this place. This place will give you the exact glimpses of Sri Lanka history and culture.

One would wonder as what are the things here, which will give the sneak peek of the Sri Lankan history? The answer to this question is that there are the remains of the old buildings and monuments that were once standing here.

Location: Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Famous for: Its green environment attractive tourist hotels

Best time to visit: July, August, and January are the best months to visit Polonnaruwaa. Avoid May-June as these are the hottest months in Polonnaruwaa.

How to reach: There are no direct trains to Polonnaruwa but what you can do is take a train from Colombo to Habarana and then cover the onward journey by bus or taxi.

Where to stay: EKHO Lake House, Wildescape Polonnaruwa, Binara Home Stays

Tourist attractions: Sigiriya, Gal Vihara, Prakrama Samudra