Habarana Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Habarana, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Archaeology Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: King’s Council Chamber, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Council chamber of King Nissankamalla
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: King’s Council Chamber, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Council chamber of King Parakramabahu
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
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 kilometers 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kumara Pokuna, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Kumara Royal bath pond
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Siva Devalaya (No 1), Polonnaruwa Old City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Siva Devalaya
Stop At: Hetadage, Hwy A11, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Hetadage (Tooth relic temple)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Atadage – 41(අටදාගෙය), W2X2+4CX, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Atadage (Tooth relic temple)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gal Vihara, 440/225 Palm Grove State Minuwangoda road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Statue of Bodhisatva
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gal Vihara, 440/225 Palm Grove State Minuwangoda road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Shrine Room
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Nissanka latha mandapa
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thuparama, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Thuparama image house
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sathmahal Prasada, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Sathmahal Prasada
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gal-Potha Stone Book, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Gal potha inscription
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rankoth Vehera, Ancient Bhikku Hospital, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
Rankoth Vehera – Pagoda
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lankathilaka Image House, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Lanka Thilaka image house
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kiri Vehera, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Kiri vehera – pagoda
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gal Vihara, 440/225 Palm Grove State Minuwangoda road, Polonnaruwa 51000 Sri Lanka
The Gal Vihara or Uttararama
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Thivanka Image House, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Thivanka image house
Duration: 15 minutes
