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By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your budget for sightseeing during your holiday. You can check out the historic sites and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like cycling trails.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 24°C. The rainiest months in Polonnaruwa are November, December, October and January, with each month seeing an average of 243 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Polonnaruwa is known for its historical sites, temples and wildlife. Get out into nature with places such as Parakrama Samudra, Minneriya National Park and Wasgamuwa National Park. Visit landmarks such as Kiri Vihara Temple, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and Rankot Vihara. Additional attractions include Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Pabula Vihara.