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Najlepszy czas na wizytę
Sunset offers the most stunning spectacle, when the water reflects the fiery clouds. From November to April the climate is drier and ideal for walking along the embankment.
Wskazówki budżetowe
Access to the lake area is free. If you visit Polonnaruwa, the combined ticket for the archaeological site ($25) also includes the temples on the banks of the reservoir.
Polecane dla
Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Budget travelers, Cycle tourists
Zaplanuj swoją wizytę
1-2 hours
O atrakcjach
Szybkie fakty: Con i suoi 5.800 ettari di superficie, è uno dei più grandi bacini artificiali dell'antichità. Il re Parakramabahu lo fece costruire nel XII secolo, proclamando che "nessuna goccia d'acqua ricevuta dalla pioggia deve andare al mare senza essere utile all'uomo".
Najważniejsze atrakcje: Il muro di contenimento si estende per oltre 14 chilometri, un'opera che ancora oggi regola il flusso idrico verso risaie e villaggi. Al tramonto, il riflesso del cielo infuocato sulle acque calme si fonde con le sagome delle antiche rovine che si specchiano sulla superficie.
Wskazówki od insiderów
- Bring comfortable shoes for walking on the dirt embankment, which stretches for kilometers.
- The western side at sunset offers the best view with the silhouettes of tamarind trees in the foreground.
- Bring binoculars: dozens of species of water birds gather here, including herons and cormorants.
- If you have time, rent a bicycle in Polonnaruwa and ride along the embankment to the Potgul Vehera sanctuary.
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