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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 9 MIN

Polonnaruwa: Cycling the Ancient Capital

from Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera · host Tharushi Perera

Tharushi arrives in Polonnaruwa after a drive from Sigiriya, exploring the medieval ruins by bicycle. She covers the Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, and the practicalities of living in Sri Lanka's dry zone. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Sri Lanka: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Sri Lanka guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Places in this episode: Polonnaruwa New Town, Kaduruwela, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Dalada Maluwa, Pothgul Vihara, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, Rankot Vihara. Covered: Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Gal Vihara, Parakrama Samudra, Cost of Living, Transportation, Wildlife Safety. Chapters:00:00 Sigiriya01:21 Polonnaruwa Ancient City04:20 Parakrama Samudra07:24 Kaduruwela A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #AncientCity #GalVihara #ParakramaSamudra #ElephantGathering #Minneriya #NorthCentralProvince #BudgetTravel #CyclingSriLanka #HeritageSites #KottuRoti #TravelTips #MonsoonSeason #DryZone #RuinsTour #SriLankaLife #UNESCO https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sri-lanka/

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