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    Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

    9 Days / 8 Nights

    A meaningful Sri Lanka journey through sacred Buddhist cities, ancient ruins, renowned stupas and UNESCO heritage sites. Visit Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy, then enjoy cool highland scenery in Nuwara Eliya before ending with Colombo city experiences.


    Route Overview

    Airport → Negombo → Anuradhapura → Mihintale → Habarana → Polonnaruwa → Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo → Departure

    Day 1 – Negombo Beach and Coastal Time

    Start with a relaxed day by the west coast, ideal for rest after your flight.

    Highlights

    • Airport pick-up and transfer to Negombo
    • Negombo beach leisure time
    • Fishing harbour atmosphere and local coastal culture
    • Water sports or diving (available on request)

    Hotel: Jetwing Blue, Negombo (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 2 – Anuradhapura Sacred City (UNESCO) and Mihintale Pilgrimage

    A deeply spiritual day with ancient Buddhist sites, sacred trees and historic monasteries, followed by Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

    Highlights

    • Visit to Anuradhapura Sacred City (UNESCO)
    • Sri Maha Bodhi and ancient temple complexes
    • Ancient stupas, monasteries, ponds and ruins walk
    • Pooja ceremony and chanting experience
    • Visit to Mihintale pilgrimage site and viewpoints 

    Hotel: Lake Forest, Anuradhapura (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 3 and Day 4 – Polonnaruwa (UNESCO), Sigiriya (UNESCO) and Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)

    Two days based in the Cultural Triangle, combining iconic UNESCO heritage and Buddhist temple sites.

    Highlights (across both days)

    • Visit to Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO)
    • Gal Vihara and key sacred monuments
    • Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
    • Ancient murals, terraced gardens and fortress views
    • Visit to Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO)
    • Buddhist cave murals and Buddha statues across the cave complex 

    Hotel: Cinnamon Village, Habarana (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 5 and Day 6 – Temple of the Tooth (UNESCO) and Kandy Cultural Show

    Two days in Sri Lanka’s sacred hill capital, combining pilgrimage heritage with cultural traditions.

    Highlights (across both days)

    • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
    • Time for worship and temple rituals
    • Kandy cultural show with traditional drumming and dances
    • Relaxed time in Kandy city and lakeside atmosphere 

    Hotel: Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 7 – Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya City and Adam’s Peak

    A scenic hill-country day with tea heritage, cool-climate landscapes and a meaningful pilgrimage stop.

    Highlights

    • Tea factory and tea plantation experience with tea tasting
    • Nuwara Eliya city experiences and colonial charm
    • Adam’s Peak pilgrimage experience (timing and hike plan on request) 

    Hotel: Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 8 – Colombo City Highlights and Evening Experiences

    End the journey in Sri Lanka’s capital with a mix of city landmarks, dining and leisure.

    Highlights

    • Colombo city experiences and key landmarks
    • Seaside atmosphere and city evening options
    • Restaurants, cafés and shopping time (available on request) 

    Hotel: Jetwing Colombo Seven, Colombo (or similar)
    Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)

    Day 9 – Departure

    Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

    Meals: Breakfast (as part of Half Board plan of previous night)

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