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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

Polonnaruwa Ruins, Elephants and the Cost of Living

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

Day three in Polonnaruwa: cycling the sacred quadrangle, watching elephants gather at Minneriya, and breaking down what it actually costs to live here long-term. ☕ 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 34 of Sri Lanka Travel Podcast with Tharushi Perera. Tharushi Perera is in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Places in this episode: Gal Vihara, Kethbima Restaurant, Parakrama Samudra, Bank of Ceylon Kaduruwela Branch, Sacred Quadrangle, Pothgul Vihara, Sahan Tourist House, Minneriya National Park. Covered: Polonnaruwa Ruins Cycling, Minneriya Elephant Safari, Local Food Costs, Banking and Currency, Long-term Living Expenses. Chapters:00:00 Gal Vihara01:49 Parakrama Samudra03:53 Pothgul Vihara05:40 Park07:25 Lavender Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Polonnaruwa #SriLankaTravel #ElephantGathering #AncientCity #GalVihara #BudgetTravel #NorthCentralProvince #SriLankaFood #DigitalNomadSriLanka #WildlifePhotography #UNESCOWorldHeritage #SlowTravel #KottuRoti #MinneriyaNationalPark #SriLankaRupees #TravelTips #MonsoonSeason #CulturalTriangle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/sri-lanka/

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