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Polonnaruwa Resthouse, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka |
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| Built in the 1870’s as a circuit Bungalow for British Government Agents (GA), with the
first British GA occupant being with Mr. W. Harington, the Polonnaruwa Rest House was
carefully refurbished in the style of the early 1950’s, whilst retaining its colonial
charm, after been taken over by the then Ceylon Tourist Bureau in 1954 and thereafter by
Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) in 1968.. |
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Photo Gallery of Polonnaruwa Resthouse |
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| Seamlessly blending the power of nature, the Polonnaruwa Rest House offers a
breath-taking and panoramic view of Sri Lanka’s largest man made lake “Parakrama
Samudraya” from many of its simple, yet tastefully designed 09 rooms and very own
“Queen’s Suite”- built in 1954 to mark the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Sri Lanka. All
rooms and suites are fully air-conditioned and furnished with TV and mini-bar. |
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| The spacious restaurant provides both indoor and alfresco dining and can accommodate as
many as 150 persons. A team of talented chefs concoct a mount-watering selection of
Western, Eastern and Sri Lankan dishes and a preparation of “home’ favorites, which are
popular amongst the locals and tourists who visit! |
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| Adjoining the Rest House is the museum and within walking distance is the Nissanka Latha
Mandapaya (Nissanka Council Chamber) with the ruins of King Nissanakamalla's palace –
this presents guests with the an opportunity to educate themselves on the history and
culture that Sri Lanka is so famous for. The cycle safaris to the Polonnaruwa ancient
ruins, organised by the Rest House on a regular basis, also prove to be quite an
attraction.
The Rest House has also becomes an ideal location for boating and fishing or a break in
journey before driving on to Kandy. A drive to the east will take you to the hot & cold
springs of Maduru Oya, and to the west side of the Minneriya Tank. Wild life enthusiasts
can make a visit to the Wasgamuwa National Park, south of the Rest House. |
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