Suggested Itineraries in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu
  • Audience Hall

evening

  • Vatadage
First timersCouplesFamilies

Polonnaruwa in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu
  • Audience Hall

evening

  • Vatadage

Day 2

morning

  • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
  • Hatadage

afternoon

  • Atadage
  • Gal Vihara

evening

  • Rankoth Vehera
First timersCouplesFamilies

Polonnaruwa in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
  • Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu
  • Audience Hall

evening

  • Vatadage

Day 2

morning

  • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
  • Hatadage

afternoon

  • Atadage
  • Gal Vihara

evening

  • Rankoth Vehera

Day 3

morning

  • Kiri Vehera
  • Lankatilaka Image House

afternoon

  • Tivanka Image House
  • Nelum Pokuna

evening

  • Shiva Devale No. 1 and No. 2
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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