Title: Visit Ponnarankulama: 2026 Travel Guide for Ponnarankulama, Anuradhapura | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ponnarankulama](https://expedia.com/Ponnarankulama-Hotels.d553248635975870315.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ponnarankulama](https://expedia.com/Ponnarankulama-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975870315.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Ponnarankulama](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ponnarankulama.d553248635975870315.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ponnarankulama Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ponnarankulama.d553248635975870315.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ponnarankulama ## Travel Guide ## Visit Ponnarankulama Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ponnarankulama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870315&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruwanwelisaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ruwanwelisaya-Anuradhapura.d6121066.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sri Maha Bodhi Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sri-Maha-Bodhi-Anuradhapura.d6121070.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nuwara Wewa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Nuwara-Wewa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914649.Vacation-Attraction) #### Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Anuradhapura-Archaeological-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914739.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thuparamaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Thuparamaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Thuparamaya-Anuradhapura.d6121072.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mirisawetiya Stupa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Mirisawetiya Stupa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mirisawetiya-Stupa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914738.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Anuradhapura ancient city](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3315051/6a698e33-a0b0-4e2a-9820-000606967ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-city-day-tour-in-anuradhapura.a3315051.activity-details) ![Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48338606/7af9ac00-9f59-4581-bfa2-dffb5aadce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour $29 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details) ![Minneriya National Park: Elephant Safari From Sigiriya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336519/58b7011e-2fde-4420-9e05-b4537272d322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneriya National Park: Elephant Safari From Sigiriya $47 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-elephant-safari-from-sigiriya.a48336519.activity-details) ![Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48360754/f3d28180-8779-4737-8051-ece9b18afdd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle $57 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4-vehicle.a48360754.activity-details) ![Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2927161/cbe924fa-3683-4d9e-8e2d-a44e40d7771a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka $107 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tour-anuradhapura-from-kandy-by-lux-tours-lanka.a2927161.activity-details) ![Minneriya National Park Elephant Safari – Private Jeep Wildlife Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51331590/e85d326f-1013-47b4-a65c-e496be7768ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari with Elephant Viewing $65 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-private-jeep-safari-with-elephant-viewing.a51331590.activity-details) [See all activities in Ponnarankulama](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ponnarankulama.d553248635975870315.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ponnarankulama ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Anuradhapura - Cities near Ponnarankulama - Places of interest [Anuradhapura](https://expedia.com/Anuradhapura.dx500596) - [Wilpattu National Park ](https://expedia.com/Wilpattu-National-Park-Sri-Lanka.d6348720.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ruwanwelisaya ](https://expedia.com/Ruwanwelisaya-Anuradhapura.d6121066.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sri Maha Bodhi ](https://expedia.com/Sri-Maha-Bodhi-Anuradhapura.d6121070.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nuwara Wewa ](https://expedia.com/Nuwara-Wewa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914649.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thambuttegama Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Thambuttegama-Hospital-Thambuttegama.d553248621568464519.Vacation-Attraction) - [Abhayagiri Dagoba ](https://expedia.com/Abhayagiri-Dagoba-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914657.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jetavanaramaya ](https://expedia.com/Jetavanaramaya-Anuradhapura.d6121068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thuparama Dagoba ](https://expedia.com/Thuparama-Dagoba-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914652.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nochchiyagama Grand Mosque ](https://expedia.com/Nochchiyagama-Grand-Mosque-Nochchiyagama.d553248621568464520.Vacation-Attraction) - [Basawakkulama ](https://expedia.com/Basawakkulama-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914650.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brazen Palace ](https://expedia.com/Brazen-Palace-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914737.Vacation-Attraction) - [Anuradhapura Folk Museum ](https://expedia.com/Anuradhapura-Folk-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914736.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kuttam Pokuna ](https://expedia.com/Kuttam-Pokuna-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914662.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rajarata University of Sri Lanka ](https://expedia.com/Rajarata-University-Of-Sri-Lanka-Mihintale.d851777668648198144.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ratna Prasada ](https://expedia.com/Ratna-Prasada-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914658.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samadhi Buddha ](https://expedia.com/Samadhi-Buddha-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914654.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mahasena's Palace ](https://expedia.com/Mahasenas-Palace-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914653.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sri Swarnabimbaramaya Temple ](https://expedia.com/Sri-Swarnabimbaramaya-Temple-North-Central-Province.d553248621593240853.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nochchiyagama District Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Nochchiyagama-District-Hospital-Nochchiyagama.d553248621568464521.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Palace of King Vijayabahu I ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Palace-Of-King-Vijayabahu-I-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914661.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jetawanaramaya Museum ](https://expedia.com/Jetawanaramaya-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621587519010.Vacation-Attraction)