The Ancient Cities - Sri Lanka - page 483

There's little reason to venture far from your hotel or guesthouse for a meal as there are no
stand-out selections locally.
Sathosa GROCERY STORE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 24hr)
This store is the place to buy snacks and picnic items for a shady spread at some far corner
of the archaeological site.
The Lake Restaurant SRI LANKAN, WESTERN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.the-lake-polonnaruwa-sri-lanka.en.ww.lk ;The Lake hotel, Potgul Vihara;
mains Rs 400-1400; )
This hotel's dining room enjoys a terrific perspective over the azure waters of the tank, and
it's air-conditioned, so it offers a lunchtime respite from the tropical heat. Menu-wise you
can grab a bowl of noodles with vegies for Rs 350 or fine-dine for much more.
Information
The site's ticket desk ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 4850; www.ccf.lk/polonnaruwa.htm ; adult/
child US$25/12.50; 7.30am-6pm) , located at the museum, has some information.
The main archaeological site closes at 6pm. You'll enter from Habarana Rd, about 500m
north of the museum. Tickets are not usually checked at the Polonnaruwa Heritage or
Southern groups.
Although tickets technically allow you only one entrance, you can ask a ticket collector
to sign and date your ticket so you can return. This way you could visit the site in the
morning, take a break around midday and return in the late afternoon.
Old Town and Kaduruwela have ATMs.
KIT PC Computer Shop INTERNET
( GOOGLE MAP ;70 Habarana Rd;per hr Rs 70; 7.30am-10pm)
Internet access.
Post Office POST OFFICE
( GOOGLE MAP ;Batticaloa Rd)