Day Trips from Kandy to Polonnaruwa

Journey begins around 6.00 a.m. from the residence in Kandy and drive to Polonnaruwa, which was the capital of Sri Lanka for about 200 years. After 3 & half hours driving we can reach Polonnaruwa. You can visit archeological museum, royal palace, audience hall, swimming pool, sacred quadrangle, shiva devale, pabalu vehera, rankot vihara, kiri vihara, buddha statue at lankatilaka, buddha figures at gal vihara etc. It takes normally 05 to 06 hours to visit entire kingdom in Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa from Kandy day tour is a must-do for history buffs and those interested in ancient civilizations. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Sri Lanka's cultural heritage and the impressive achievements of its ancient rulers. After visiting Polonnaruwa you are dropped back to Kandy.