Landmark · Polonnaruwa
Parakrama Samudra
The great 12th-century reservoir on the edge of town. Walk or cycle along the bund at sunset, when fishermen and bathers are out.
- Best season
- February to September. October to January brings most of the rain.
- Time to allow
- 45 min (at least 30 min)
- Best time of day
- Sunset
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
- Good for
- Easy going, families
Around Polonnaruwa
We have no photo of Parakrama Samudra itself yet. These show the area.