Landmark & heritage site · Polonnaruwa
Lotus Pond (Ancient Nelum Pokuna)
X2F3+WJR, Thivanka Pilimage Rd, Polonnaruwa
Visiting Lotus Pond (Ancient Nelum Pokuna)
Lotus Pond (Ancient Nelum Pokuna) is one of the better-known landmarks & heritage around Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District (North Central Province). Visitors rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 246 Google reviews.
Opening hours
- Friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
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