An Ocean of Innovation – Translating to “The Sea of Parakrama,” the Parakrama Samudra is a colossal man-made reservoir designed by King Parakramabahu to support agriculture and ensure water self-sufficiency. Covering nearly 2,500 hectares, this ancient marvel remains a functional and vital part of Sri Lanka’s irrigation network.

Its sheer scale and engineering precision are astonishing. Stone sluices, embankments, and spillways remain visible today, offering insight into a civilization that revered water as a divine and strategic resource. At sunrise or sunset, the waters of the reservoir mirror the sky, casting a serene glow over the landscape and reminding visitors that sustainability and grandeur once went hand in hand.