North Central Province
A well-preserved ancient royal capital with impressive ruins, sculpted rock faces, and sacred dagobas.

Explore the sprawling ancient ruins at your own pace by bicycle — the best way to cover the site.

Marvel at four magnificent Buddha figures carved directly into a single granite face — a masterpiece of ancient art.

Witness the famous "Gathering" — hundreds of wild Asian elephants congregating around Minneriya Tank.

A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed medieval capital — palaces, stupas, and sacred ponds spanning 1,000 years of history.
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Polonnaruwa → Anuradhapura
111 km · 2h 47min