Welcome to Sri Lanka.

• Arrival & transfer to Anuradhapura (4 Hrs.)
• No activity schedule for today after long flight 
• Relax / unwind  
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage site was the cradle of glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization and the center of Theravada Buddhism for centuries. Because of the city’s magnificent collection of ruins and living heritages, UNESCO named it as a world heritage site in 1982. You will be visiting a handful of Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Sri Lanka during your visit to Anuradhapura.

• Explore Buddhist monuments and temples in Anuradhapura 
• Lunch in Anuradhapura 
• Visit Mihinthale temple
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura 

Mihinthale is a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka. It was the place where Sri Lankan King Tissa and Arahath Mahinda Thero met for the first time leading the path to establish Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is considered as the birth place of Buddhist civilization in Sri Lanka.

• Transfer to Jaffna. (5 Hrs)
• Visit Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta temple
• Jaffna sightseen city tour
• Overnight stay in Jaffna hotel

Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta temple is a spiritually significant place for Sri Lankans. It’s the place where Theri Sangamitta, the sister of Mahinda Thero, landed with a sapling of the Great Sri Maha Bodhi in India. This sapling is the one you’ll find in the Sacred City of Anuradhapura. The temple is of utmost importance in Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

• Visit Nagadeepa temple
• Visit Kudrudugoda Temple
• Visit other important Buddhist monuments and Kovils in Jaffna
• Overnight stay in Jaffna hotel

Nagadeepa Temple is a small temple in the Nainathiv islet off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula. According to the legend, the island was ruled by a tribal group called Nagas, and the Nagas have built this temple as a homage to Lord Buddha. This is a must include site for Buddhist  pilgrimage in Sri Lanka.

• Transfer to Habarana ( 4 Hrs.)
• Visit Dambulla cave temple (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Overnight stay in Habarana

Dambulla Cave temple is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The temple complex consists of magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colors and shapes constructed and painted from around 2nd Century BC. It is a must visited place during the Buddhist Pilgrimage tour in Sri Lanka.
 

• Leave for Polonnaruwa (3 Hrs.) 
• Visit ancient city of Polonnaruwa / Buddhist monuments 
• Visit the circular relic chamber (Vata Da Ge)
• Overnight stay in Habarana (2 Hrs.)

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries from 11th to 13th century after the destruction of Anuradhapura Kingdom in 993. Due to its archeological prominence and the ancient technological superiority UNESCO declared Polonnaruwa as a World Heritage in 1982. Polonnaruwa ancient city is one of the most important Buddhist Pilgrimages sites in Sri Lanka.

• Habarana village tour & enjoy authentic Sri Lankan local lunch
• Transfer to Kandy
• Enroot visit Spice Garden 
• Enroot visit Alu Viharaya temple – Mathale
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy - A lovely exotic city, the hill capital and the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it’s the site of the renowned temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha. A very significant site in Buddhist  pilgrimage tour in Sri Lanka.

• Participate for the special pooja at Sacred Tooth Relic Temple @ 5.30 AM 
• Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Meditation program in Gatambe Temple 
• Kandy sightseeing 
• Overnight stay in Kandy

The Temple  of the Tooth Relic is one of the most venerated Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.  The temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It is one of the best places to witness Buddhist religious practices in Sri Lanka.

• Visit Embekke, Lankathilaka and Gadoladeniya temples
• Kandy Cultural Dance show in the evening
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy Cultural Show is a spectacular dance show which depicts the Sri Lanka culture. Dance show presents various forms and stunts of Kandyan Dances. The magnificent costumes and the breathtaking stunts of the dancers will give you a memorable evening.

• 10th day of the Buddhist pilgrimage tour in Sri Lanka.
• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (2 Hrs.) 
• Enroute vist Royal Botanical Gardens
• Enroot visit Tea Estate & tea Factory
• Sightseeing city tour in Nuwara Eliya
• Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Royal Botanical Gardens  is the oldest of formal gardens in Sri Lanka. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kandy Sri Lanka. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.

• Transfer to Katharagama ( 4 Hrs.)
• Visit Kataragama temple
• Dinner Overnight stay in Katharagama

Kataragama Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. According to the legend, Katharagama is the hometown of God Skanda, an idol who is equally respected by Buddhists and Hindus. Therefore the city is considered holy. Many pilgrims from around the island come to this temple and the adjoining Kovil to pay their tributes to God.

• Early morning safari ride in Yala National Park
• Transfer to Bentota
• Enroot visit Wawurukannala Buddhist Temple 
• Enroot visit Kirinda Buddhist Temple 
• Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESO World Heritage)
• Overnight stay in Bentota

Wewurukannala vihara is one among the must include Buddhist  pilgrimage sites Sri Lanka. The stories of Buddha's early lives are beautifully painted on the inside walls of this temple demonstrating the skills of the Sri Lankan artists. 

• Visit Kande Viharaya Buddhist Temple 
• Participate in Madu River Boat Safari 
• Spend the evening leisurely enjoying the sea
• Overnight stay in Bentota

Kande Viharaya Temple is an ancient temple discovered in 1734 and has since become an important place for Buddhist Pilgrims, as well as one of the island's most revered temples. With eclectic architecture and a magnificent statue of Lord Buddha meditating, this is a spectacular location. 

• Leave for Colombo (3 Hrs) 
• Visit Kelaniya Buddhist Temple 
• Sightseeing city tour in Colombo 
• Visit Gangaramama Buddhist Temple
• Overnight stay in Colombo

Kelaniya Temple is one of the most venerated Buddhist Temples in Sri Lanka. This sacred temple dates to the time before chronologically recorded history of Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the place where Buddha visited Sri Lanka for the third time. This is among the must visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka.

• Visit Bellanvila Buddhist Temple 
• End of the Sri Lanka Buddhist Pilgrimage tour 
• Leave for Airport according to your flight time.

Bellanwila Temple is located just outside the Colombo city. It is a prominent temple recognized for its historical value as well as the large, colorful, and lovely statues and murals.