Cycling in Polonnaruwa Ancient City

How about exploring the second kingdom of Sri Lanka on a bike? Observing the century-old ruins of the ancient city through a bicycle tour adds the EXOTIC factor. Cycle through the majestic ruins, then to the charming Parakrama Samudra, it’s never-ending soul satisfaction. Polonnaruwa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more greenery, meaning the cycling tour comes with a touch of nature. When you are cycling, the breeze greets you, and you can get closer to the kingdom, resulting in more pleasure. Finish the expedition with something refreshing, and a life-long memory added to your memory album. 

The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. While Vijayabahu’s victory and shifting of Kingdoms to the more strategic Polonnaruwa is considered significant, the real Polonnaruwa Hero of the history books is actually his grandson, Parakramabahu I. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned Archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.