The city of Polonnaruwa is an ideal place for those who like excursions. Located in the central part of the country, Polonnaruwa is famous for its unique Buddha statues, palaces, gardens and other grandiose architectural monuments that have been preserved in a beautiful condition to the present day. The city museum is a world heritage and has been protected by the UNESCO organization since 1982.
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How to get to Polonnaruwa
By train
It's more convenient all move around the country, using a developed railway network. Wagons are divided into several classes. You can comfortably relax in first class sleeping cars, enjoying the picturesque views of Ceylon or book second class tickets no less cozy than the first.
The city of Polonnaruwa is on the route Colombo - Batticaloa. The ticket costs about 335 rupees in a second-class car and 560 rupees for the first car. The railway station is on the outskirts of the city. To get to the hotel you can use the services of local transport - tuk-tuk (three-wheeled motor scooter), the price of which usually does not exceed 25 rupees. The fare is indicated for February 2009.
By bus
In addition, Sri Lanka is covered by a network of bus routes, which allows you to easily reach the most remote corners of the country. From Colombo there is a direct bus to the city of Polonnaruwa and costs about 170 rupees. The journey time is about 6 hours
From Anuradhapura the bus crosses the distance of 100 kilometers in three hours. The ticket costs about Rs 60.
Buses in the country go both state-owned STV companies and private ones, while the cost of tickets for both is the same. It is worth considering the fact that the buses are narrow and old, the seats are often broken, and air conditioners practically do not work. The fare for February 2009.
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Book popular hotels in Polonnaruwa at the best prices
| The Lake Hotel from 3 078 rub Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa | The Lake House from 6 525 rubles Polonnaruwa Pothgul Mawatha, Polonnaruwa | Leesha Tourist Home from 1 047 rubles Polonnaruwa No. 105 / A, New Town Road, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. |
| Mahanuge Hotel Polonnaruwa from 2 155 rubles. Polonnaruwa no 25 mile post, beddiwewa, polonnaruwa. | ||
| Clay Hut Village from 2 401 rub Polonnaruwa Rankotvehara Road, Nishshankamallapura Polonnaruwa, SRI LANKA |
Cuisine and Restaurants
Sri Lanka's national cuisine is diverse. Tropical fruits baked with meat or fish, seasoned with spices, spices and greens - all this flavor variety can be enjoyed in Polonnaruwa. It's safer here to eat in hotels or guesthouses.
Polonnaruwa Rest House is popular among tourists, located in the most beautiful place of the city near the main attractions of Polonnaruwa, on the lake shore. You can go for a snack in the New Araliya Sinhala Hotel, there is also a European cuisine and a traditional one. Special mention should be made of kotthu rotti or pancakes baked with meat and vegetables
The city also has a cozy cafe called Corner Cafe, which is located in the old town opposite the statue of a seated Buddha, near the lake. Here all the passing buses stop, therefore the place is always very popular, both among tourists and local residents. Here you can have a delicious bake with sweet tea, sweet donuts and rotti cakes with different sauces
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is a city with a rich past, representing a unique interest for the fans of the ancient stories.Before you start to explore the main monuments and attractions you need to visit the Archaeological Museum . Here you can see a collection of household items, jewelry, statues and coins found in the city . The museum works from 9:00 to 18:00 . At the Archaeological Museum there is a small bookstore that offers a wide range of literature about the history and culture of Polonnaruwa . In addition there are ticket offices where you can buy tickets for visiting other monuments of the city .
In the city there are a huge number of temples, palaces and public places Acorns. So, the building of the Council of Ministers, on whose columns the government system of the state is painted, is perhaps one of the most interesting places of Polonnaruwa
One of the many magnificent temples of the city is Khatadage, built in the 12th century and decorated with frescos and inscriptions about the deeds of the king. Outside the city there is the Temple of Lankatilaka with a colossal 13-meter Buddha statue, decorated with ornamental flowers and figurines of the gods. Next to it is the famous Gal Vihara Temple, where four huge and realistic Buddha statues are carved in a granite rock.
In addition, Polonnaruwa is located near the national parks of the country - Mennirya and Kadulla. This is a picturesque place with a unique flora and fauna, which is definitely worth a visit.
The city is famous for the ruins of the royal palace, the garden and the ruins of the pool, whose water came through the underground pipes from the reservoir and was scented with jasmine flowers. The garden was arranged in a unique way and included several sectors, each of which had its name and pavilion for science and entertainment. Photo of Polonnaruwa (2)