Why You'll Love Giritale Giritale sits beside its own ancient irrigation reservoir just outside Polonnaruwa, offering a quieter, greener base than staying in Polonnaruwa town itself — hotels here look out over the water with hills and forest reserve on the opposite bank.
An ancient tank offering scenic water views, with the Giritale Nature Reserve forest on the opposite bank supporting varied birdlife.
A calmer base than central Polonnaruwa, popular with travellers wanting a more scenic overnight stop close to the ruins.
Giritale sits right beside Polonnaruwa and its ancient city ruins.
