With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy everything that Polonnaruwa, 55 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Gal Pota, Gal Viharaya and Shiva Devalaya. Nuwaragam Palatha Central is another popular option. It’s 60 miles away and boasts an array of intriguing things to see and do. Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum and Mahasena’s Palace are only the start.