Believed to be one of the groundbreaking achievements in the field of hydrological engineering the Kuttam Pokuna or ‘twin ponds’ belongs to the kingdom of Anuradhapura. Country Feeling Holidays which offers Sri Lanka tour packages should be thought of when one decides to embark Sri Lanka holidays which will lead you to a series of impressive and historic locations in the emerald isle.
Home to one of the world’s most ingenious of water filtering systems which supplied water to both the northern pond and its neighbour. Even though the underground pipelines are no more, some of the filters are on display. Historians have stated that the ponds were constructed during the reign of King Aggabodhi I and served as the bathing ponds for the monks of the Abhayagiri Monastery. The shallow ponds are ideal to dip your toes in while the watchful eyes of the five-hooded ‘Naga’ or cobra never seem to leave you. The artistry of the Sinhalese people is all too familiar sight when visiting the Kuttam Pokuna from where flow the rich architectural influences of the ancient world.