Day Tour To Ancient Polonnaruwa From Negombo

Itinerary
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Stop At: Samudra Parakrama, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

This massive reservoir was constructed by King Parakramabahu by joining three existing tanks, at the north is the oldest tank known as Topa tank, the middle section is Eramudu tank and to the south is the Dumbutula tank.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pothgul Viharaya, Bund Rd., Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka

Most believe it is King Parakramabahu while other theories say it could be a sage but this large figure carved on a boulder is right outside the boundaries of the Potgul Vehera. This is one of the finest statues on the island and measures at 11ft. 6in in height. The statue appears to hold an object like an Ola leaf manuscript. If this figure is identical with a king, the manuscript in his hands represents the yoke of kingship.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

Vatadage – as you enter the terrace on to your left is a circular building, the Vatadage. At the upper level in the middle of this shrine, it once held the tooth of Lord Buddha and was built during King Parakramabahu’s time. It is surrounded by four Buddha statues that are seated around it. At the entrance the foot of the second stairwell has the most perfect moonstone that depicts the Polonnaruwa era.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Rankoth Vehera, Ancient Bhikku Hospital, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka

Built by King Nissankamalla the Rankot Vehera or the Swarnamali Sthupaya is similar to the Ruwanwelisaya of Anurahapura. By the entrance of the Sthupaya there is a stone seat with inscriptions by Nissankamalla which explains that the king sat there and witnessed the construction of the dagaba. There is a stone pave way that leads to the compound and gateways that open at the cardinal points. The dome was constructed with a central cube which supported the superstructure, a distinctive method of Sthupa construction.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Naipena Vihara, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

Also known as the Cobra shrine because of a cobra’s hood that was probably placed on top of the brick dome which was found toppled over behind the building. This shrine was dedicated to the god Vishnu as there are many bronze images depicting it that have been found. These images are now placed at the museum of the Central Cultural Fund.

Duration: 30 minutes