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Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa – Gal Viharaya loop from Polonnaruwa

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Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa – Gal Viharaya loop from Polonnaruwa

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5.0

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40

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Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa – Gal Viharaya loop from Polonnaruwa

03:04

12.0km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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4.38 km

Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive, in granite beaten Buddha statues. Out of respect for many believers, shoulders and knees should be covered.

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5.91 km

Gal Viharaya

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I have been to Polonaruva many times before, and the Gal Vihara group in particular counts as absolute highlights of the country for me. Wonderful sculptural art

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6.12 km

Lankatilaka and Kiri Vehera

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4

6.14 km

Lankatilaka Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The statue house is very magnificent, massive pillars flank the entrance, at the end of the room a 12-meter high Buddha statue can be seen, the head is missing.

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7.59 km

Menik Vehera

Ruins

6

8.86 km

Hatadage Temple of the Tooth

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A very worth seeing temple complex.

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8.88 km

Sathmahal Prasada

Highlight • Historical Site

as part of the museum an outdoor area

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8.89 km

Galpota Inscription

Highlight • Historical Site

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9.58 km

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

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Polonnaruwa, the ancient royal city and second capital of Sri Lanka ..
For over 200 years, from 1016 to 1233, the heart of the ancient kingdom struck here. At the …

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

2.52 km

1.21 km

1.04 km

374 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.29 km

1.44 km

1.34 km

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Friday 29 May

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