Temple · Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
A rock temple made in the 12th century by King Parakramabahu I, with a seated, a standing and a reclining Buddha cut from one granite face. The reclining figure is the largest.
- Best season
- February to September. October to January brings most of the rain.
- Time to allow
- 40 min (at least 25 min)
- Best time of day
- Morning
- Entry
- Fee charged (to confirm)
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families
Covered by the Polonnaruwa ancient city ticket (see the Polonnaruwa entry).
Around Polonnaruwa
We have no photo of Gal Vihara itself yet. These show the area.