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Private Half Day Tour: Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya and Ruins City

By New Royal Tours
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Activity location

  • King’s Council Chamber
    • Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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  • King’s Council Chamber
    • Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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    Bottled water
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Guide
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    Entrance Fee to ruins (USD 25 per person)
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    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Infants are free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Small walking on tour
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in Sri Lanka, a true testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom's first rulers. Join your guide on this historical tour as they narrate your journey through the city of ruins with Gal Vihara. They will make your visit to Sri Lanka a eventful one.

Activity itinerary

King’s Council Chamber

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Council chamber of King Nissankamalla

W2V2+2H

  • 10m
Palace of King Vijayabahu the Great Vijayabahu I (born, Prince Kitti ) (ruled 1055–1110) was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. Born to a royal bloodline. This is the ruins of the palace of the great king 1st Vijayabahu it lies in a huge area. It had been a very big palace although currently remaining only a small part of the palace because of the invasion of south indian enemy kings.

Kumara Pokuna

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
It is a group of ponds, and the number "32" often associated with it refers to the total number of ponds or basins within the complex. Kumara Pokuna is significant for its historical and architectural importance. The ponds served multiple purposes, including providing a source of water for various uses, such as swimming and irrigation. The architecture of Kumara Pokuna is characterised by its sophisticated design, with intricately carved steps and decorations. The ponds are interconnected, allowing water to flow from one to another, which helped maintain the water quality.

Siva Devalaya (No 1) (Pass by)

Siva Devalaya

Polonnaruwa Vatadage

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
This beautiful Stupa House (Vatadage) has been built before the time of Nissanga Malla (1187-1196) but he has carried out major renovations on this building. So what you see today is probably his work. The uniqueness of such buildings is that the Stupa is protected by a roof. Therefore Stupa’s in such buildings are small. Another beautiful “Vatadage” is situated in Madirigiriya few kilometres away from Polonnaruwa. On the centre is a small stupa and on the four sides, there are beautifully carved Buddha statues. These statues are different to what is normally found. The curly hair is not visible on the head. And the robe is also flat which is unusual. The roof has been supported by two rows of stone pillars around the Stupa. None of the pillars are visible today. But the pillars outside the walls are still intact.

Hetadage

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Atadage (Tooth relic temple)

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Nissanka latha mandapa

Hetadage

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hetadage (Tooth relic temple)

Dagoba of Thuparama

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Thuparama image house

Sathmahal Prasada

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Sathmahal Prasada

Gal-Potha Stone Book

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Gal potha inscription

Rankoth Vehera

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Rankoth Vehera - Pagoda

Kiri Vehera

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kiri vehera - pagoda

Lankathilaka Image House

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Lanka Thilaka image house

Gal Vihara

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Gal Vihara or Uttararama

Thivanka Image House

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Thivanka image house

Location

Activity location

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    King’s Council Chamber
    • Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    King’s Council Chamber
    • Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka