Plan your Sri Lanka trip

1. 204 km · about 4 h 45 min drive from Colombo airport (Katunayake)

2. 12:45 PM 1

   12:45 PM

   Gal Vihara

   Buddhist temples · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 1 h 30 min here
   • Entry: Foreign adult USD 30; foreign child (6–12 years) USD 15. SAARC nationals receive a 50% concession subject to eligibility. Local adults and children: Free (reported rate)
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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1. 5 km · about 15 min drive from Gal Vihara

2. 8:15 AM 1

   8:15 AM

   Polonnaruwa Ancient City

   Historical & heritage sites · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adult USD 30; foreign child 6–12 USD 15 (Oct 2026 published rate). SAARC 50% concession subject to eligibility; local price verify.
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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3. 3 km · about 15 min drive from Polonnaruwa Ancient City

4. 10:30 AM 2

   10:30 AM

   Polonnaruwa Vatadage

   Historical & heritage sites · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adults USD 30, foreign children (6–12) USD 15, SAARC nationals 50% concession.
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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5. 12:30 PM 3

   12:30 PM

   Sacred Quadrangle (Dalada Maluwa)

   Historical & heritage sites · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adults USD 30; children (6–12) USD 15; SAARC nationals 50% discount; locals free (reported). Included in Ancient City ticket; no separate fee.
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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1. 1 km · about 10 min drive from Sacred Quadrangle (Dalada Maluwa)

2. 8:10 AM 1

   8:10 AM

   Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum

   Museums & culture · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adult USD 30; foreign child (6–12 years) USD 15 (October 2026 published rate). SAARC nationals receive a 50% concession subject to eligibility.
   • 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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3. 10:10 AM 2

   10:10 AM

   Royal Palace of Parakramabahu

   Historical & heritage sites · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adults USD 25–35; foreign children (5–12) USD 17.50–18; Sri Lankan citizens free (reported). Included in Polonnaruwa Ancient City ticket; no separate fee.
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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4. 12:10 PM 3

   12:10 PM

   King’s Council Chamber

   Historical & heritage sites · Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District

   • About 2 h here
   • Entry: Foreign adults USD 30; foreign children (6–12) USD 15; SAARC nationals 50% concession.
   • 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

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Back to Colombo airport (Katunayake): 202 km · about 4 h 45 min drive