{"title":"Fishing from Polonnaruwa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e which is one of the ancient kingdoms in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e is home to many temples and ruins while the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudraya\u003c\/a\u003e which is a massive reservoir is one of the most important sites in the area. While sightseeing is considered the most favoured \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/activities\"\u003eactivity\u003c\/a\u003e to enjoy while touring \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/polonnaruwa\"\u003ePolonnaruwa\u003c\/a\u003e, there are quite a few interesting leisurely \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/activities\"\u003eactivities\u003c\/a\u003e that you can enjoy like Lake \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fishing\"\u003efishing\u003c\/a\u003e. The entire water body is made of five separate reservoirs while you can join a local fisherman on his boat to ask for the best spots to fish and also to ask for assistance as and when required. With amazing views of the surroundings you are bound to catch the Tilapia species of fish which is predominant in the reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"lake-fishing-from-polonnaruwa","title":"Lake Fishing from Polonnaruwa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tour allows you to freshwater fish in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudra\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the Sea of Parakrama. Join a local fisherman on his boat in this \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/adventures\"\u003eadventure\u003c\/a\u003e. Enjoy the magnificent views from the lake. Challenge yourself with the traditional fishing pole used by the locals. Relax with a drink in hand and get great catches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal fisherman's assistance along with traditional equipment provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes tea, coffee or beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel pickup and drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food-and-drinks\"\u003eFood or drinks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (Optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be starting your tour at 8:00 am from the pier at the banks of the Sea of Parakrama. You will be provided with the traditional bamboo rods and a local fisherman will accompany you to guide you to the best spots and provide assistance if required. You will be taking a canoe out onto the water. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/parakrama-samudra\"\u003eParakrama Samudra\u003c\/a\u003e was a 12th century creation of King Parakramabahu I. The monarch was a great engineer and had quite a few architecturally advanced monuments created in his time. While creating the reservoir, the king is said to have declared that he would not allow 'even a single drop of rainwater to escape to the sea without it having been of use to mankind'. The Sea of Parakrama is formed by interconnecting three separate reservoirs with narrow channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be able to fish mainly for Tilapia species in the reservoir, since it seems to be predominant. In addition to fishing you can also enjoy the amazing views of the surrounding landscape. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knuckles-range\"\u003eKnuckles Range\u003c\/a\u003e will be visible in the distance. In addition, you can watch birds and the other \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wildlife\"\u003ewildlife\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elephants\"\u003eelephants\u003c\/a\u003e, monkeys and deer that visit the reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 Person","offer_id":39417792069729,"sku":"LK9W6VGJG7","price":67.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Persons","offer_id":39417792102497,"sku":"LKB5V4J58Y","price":134.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Persons","offer_id":39417792135265,"sku":"LK8Y4DAEBN","price":201.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Persons","offer_id":39417792168033,"sku":"LKGVAQZ3TD","price":268.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/products\/LK591U0100-01-E-1280-720.jpg?v=1620963988"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/collections\/LK66159660-11-E.jpg?v=1711166523","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.it\/collections\/fishing-from-polonnaruwa.oembed","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}