If historical marvels are more your vibe, don’t miss Sigiriya. This ancient rock fortress, built atop a giant granite rock, ...

From Turkey to Thailand, Madrid to Morocco, these lovely spots promise to tick all the boxes without breaking the bank ...

Nearby is Polonnaruwa, a cave complex of temples ... entrance to attractions, hotel accommodation, most meals and return flights. Prices start at £2,245pp.

Historical fiction writers possess vivid imaginations, which breathe life into their stories, making them far more ...

İsa Begov Hamam Hotel offers rooms from £100 and has a ... before spending a day strolling around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Then head down to Yala National Park for leopard, sloth bear ...

The Belmond Romazzino hotel, which opened in 2024 ... before spending a day strolling around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Then head down to Yala National Park for leopard, sloth bear and elephant ...

The ant-march of tourists up the “Lion Rock” – home to the remnants of a 5th century palace built by a Sri Lankan king with a penchant for patricide – was proof that, two years after political unrest ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

I was staying around half-an-hour’s drive north at the four-star Habarana Village by Cinnamon, a very reasonable four-star lakeside hotel built ... shrines – and Polonnaruwa, the country ...

The next day we head to the ancient capital city of Polonnaruwa to explore the ruins of the Chola ... a restaurant attached to the Golden Ridge Hotel. This is quickly followed by another – the next ...

Polonnaruwa and Dambulla too. For even more info on visiting this area, don’t miss my guide to the top things to do in Ella. On the morning of day five, we woke early to catch a taxi from our hotel in ...