Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka, which is 250 km away from Colombo and takes six hours to reach. The city of paddy fields is watered by a unique irrigation complex known as the Sea of Parakkrama, covering 5940 acres can irrigate 18,000 acres of rice paddies. This tank causes to the natural beauty of Polonnaruwa. Thuparamaya is the oldest stupa and the best preserved building in the city. The majestic Lankathilake even now stands 55ft high.A headless Buddha statue of colossal size remains here to see now.Nissanka Latha Mandapaya , a very pretty pavilion, a floral altar in stone has pillars which simulate the grace of a lotus on a stalk. The Statue of king Parakkramabahu on the banks of Parakkrama Samudra is a striking colossus of a bearded man holding in his hands what seems to be a yoke.The important places in Polonnaruwa are The Thuparama,Vatadage,Sathmahal Prasada,Rankoth Vehera,Pothugal Vihara, Kirivehera,Galvihare, Demala Maha Seya and Thivanka Image House.A range of Tourist Hotels and Restaurants are also available for cheaper rates in Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka, which is 250 km away from Colombo and takes six hours to reach. The city of paddy fields is watered by a unique irrigation complex known as the Sea of Parakkrama, covering 5940 acres can irrigate 18,000 acres of rice paddies. This tank causes to the natural beauty of Polonnaruwa. Thuparamaya is the oldest stupa and the best preserved building in the city. The majestic Lankathilake even now stands 55ft high.A headless Buddha statue of colossal size remains here to see now.Nissanka Latha Mandapaya , a very pretty pavilion, a floral altar in stone has pillars which simulate the grace of a lotus on a stalk. The Statue of king Parakkramabahu on the banks of Parakkrama Samudra is a striking colossus of a bearded man holding in his hands what seems to be a yoke.The important places in Polonnaruwa are The Thuparama,Vatadage,Sathmahal Prasada,Rankoth Vehera,Pothugal Vihara, Kirivehera,Galvihare, Demala Maha Seya and Thivanka Image House.A range of Tourist Hotels and Restaurants are also available for cheaper rates in Polonnaruwa.
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