This 2-hour dawn walk focuses on the Parakrama Samudra reservoir's misty surface and waterbird populations rather than the ruins themselves. You'll use long focal lengths to capture cormorants, painted storks, and grey herons as they feed in shallow water, with the reservoir's vapour creating layered backgrounds. The tour skips the main archaeological site and instead explores the bund (embankment) and eastern access points where birds congregate. Best suited to photographers interested in wildlife and landscape rather than historical monuments. Best for photographers also interested in birdlife. It takes 2 hours and is rated easy.
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This is one of 3 options compared in Best Photography Tours in Polonnaruwa. The Polonnaruwa guide has the practical detail for the rest of the trip.
We arrange this for our guests, with transport from where you are staying. Ask us about dates.
Best for photographers also interested in birdlife
What to Expect
Meet at eastern bund entrance; walk the embankment
Guide identifies bird species and suggests optimal shooting positions based on light and wind direction.
Highlights
Painted storks, grey herons, and cormorants in morning feeding behaviour
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