Overview
One of the best cycle safari day trip from Pasikuda/Kalkuda to the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka by cycle. Paddle your cycle across the ruins of ancient UNESCO heritage site and water reservoirs to countryside in Polonnaruwe. This tour belongs 10Km tour around the Polonnaruwe ancient city and see 12 century ruins and miraculous stone that you are bringing a pride of Sri Lanka. You will be a chance to get a mouthwatering village lunch and taste a toddy. In the afternoon we will start to ride alongside paddy fields and Polonnaruwe lake with an amazing panoramic view. We should spend about 05 hrs Transport time for Passikudha to Polonnaruwa & Comeback to Passikudha
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
- Local Lunch
- English Speaking Cycle Safari Guide
- Mineral Water Bottles
- Cost of Cycle and equipment
- All Government Tax & Charges
What's Not Included
- Sigiriya Lion's Rock
- Dambulla Rock Temple
- Any other tours & services not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
To the east of the Cultural Triangle, following the Anuradhapura era is the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. The Polonnaruwa legacy may have lasted for only two centuries however judging by the colossal monuments and monasteries it left behind it is clear that it was dynasty that cannot be easily forgotten. The archaeology remains at Polonnaruwa are exhibited at the Museum of the Central Cultural Fund and its visitor centre. It was King Vijayabahu I who defeated the Chola invaders and regained its land after 52 years. Since then Vijayabahu devoted his long reign to the restoration of the country. However Polonnaruwa is largely King Parakramabahu’s city. He built walls that would surround the city and further strengthened the fortifications of its inner city. The great Parakramabahu tank was built after he linked up and expanded three former tanks of Polonnaruwa.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Traveller should spend about 05 hrs Transport time for Passikudha to Polonnaruwa & Comeback to Passikudha