Angammedilla National Park

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Angammedilla National Park is one of the new national parks in Sri Lanka. The region was designated national park on 6 June 2006. Originally Angammedilla was a forest reserve within the Minneriya-Girithale Sanctuary declared on 12 February 1988. The park is declared mainly to protect the drainage basin of Parakrama Samudra. Angammedilla also secures the drainage basins of Minneriya and Girithale irrigation tanks, water sources in Sudu Kanda and habitats and wildlife of the adjacent forests. It is located 225 kilometres away from Colombo in Polonnaruwa District. ()

Local name: අංගම්මැඩිල්ල ජාතික උද්‍යානය Established: 2006 (18 years ago)Area: 28.96 mi²Elevation: 285 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 7°54'4"N, 80°55'27"E

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PolonnaruwaSri Lanka

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Nearby attractions include: Gal Vihara, Satmahal Prasada, Rankoth Vehera, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya.

7.1 miNE
Monuments and statues, Temple, Historical place
Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa
182 min walk • Gal Vihara, a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural and religious history. Carved from a single, large granite rock face during the reign of King Parakramabahu I...
6.3 miNE
Pagoda
Satmahal Prasada, Polonnaruwa
160 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, lies the enigmatic Satmahal Prasada, a unique architectural relic that perplexes historians and fascinates tourists. This seven-story pyramidal structure stands as a testament to the city's past glory...
6.7 miNE
Bus transportation, Transport, Historical place
Rankoth Vehera, Polonnaruwa
171 min walk • Rankoth Vehera stands as a majestic testament to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's most significant historical sites. This magnificent pagoda, which ranks as the fourth largest stupa in the country, is a pinnacle of Buddhist religious architecture...
6.2 miNE
Memorial
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, Polonnaruwa
158 min walk • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is a unique structure in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. A màndapa is a pillared structure that is open on all sides and protects the person inside from the sun with a roof.
6.2 miNE
Ruins, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Vatadage, Polonnaruwa
158 min walk • The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Parakramabahu I to hold the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha or during the reign of Nissanka Malla of Polonnaruwa to hold the alms bowl used by the Buddha.
6.2 miNE
Archaeological site
Hatadage, Polonnaruwa
158 min walk • Hatadage is an ancient relic shrine in the city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The Hatadage had been built using stone, brick and wood, although only parts of the brick and stone walls now remain.
5.6 miE
Universities and schools
Royal Central College, Polonnaruwa
142 min walk • Royal Central College - Polonnaruwa is a national school in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.