Distance from Polonnaruwa – 42.7 km (1 hour 8 minutes)

Pimburaththewa Lake is situated in Aralaganwila in the Polonnaruwa district. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by amazing views of the lush greenery found in the Polonnaruwa district. It is situated approximately 10 km away from the Maduru Oya dam. Caution should be taken when bathing in this lake as it is very common for elephants to appear especially in the evening.

Getting to Piburaththewa Lake

From Polonnaruwa travel along the Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway and then along the Manampitiya-Aralaganwila-Maduru Oya Road up to Aralaganwila to reach the Pimburaththewa Lake.