Polonnaruwa Ancient City Cycling

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Polonnaruwa Ancient City Cycling




Highlights & route
Pick up bikes to explore the Royal Palace complex, Quadrangle, Rankot Vihara, and Gal Vihara. Sunset by the reservoir is magical.

Insider tips
Carry water and a hat. Tickets cover multiple zones—keep them handy.

Best time
July–September and January–March are driest.

Suggested add-ons
Minneriya/Kaudulla safari; Sigiriya or Dambulla.

Overview
Polonnaruwa’s ruins reveal a planned medieval capital of palaces, audience halls, and exquisite stonework.

Why travelers love it
  • Easy cycling through shaded avenues.
  • Gal Vihara’s masterful granite Buddhas.
  • Reservoir vistas at Parakrama Samudra.