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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Destinations:

Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Anuradhapura - Mihinthale - Kandy - Colombo

Duration

6N / 7D

Price

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For a small island, Sri Lanka has many nicknames: Serendib, Ceylon, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient. This colourful collection reveals its richness and beauty, and the intensity of the affection it evokes in its visitors.
Head for the rolling hills to escape the heat of the plains in the cool of tea plantations. The entire island is teeming with bird life, and exotics like elephants and leopards are not uncommon. To top it all off, the people are friendly, the food is delicious and costs are low.
Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in all the world, and you’ll likely agree after exploring the country’s fabled delights. What takes your fancy? Beaches? The coastal stretch south of Colombo offers palm-lined sandy expanses as far as the eye can see. Culture? Try the Kandyan dances, a procession of elephants or the masked devil dances. Ruins? You’ll find enough ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to satisfy that inner archaeologist.

Itinerary Details

Day 01: Airport – Sigiriya

Our representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport. Later transport to the hotel. En-Route visit cave temple.

The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called Vattagamini Abhaya) in his 14 yearlong exile from the Anuradhapura kingdom. Buddhist Monk meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradhapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla as a gratitude to the monks in Dambulla.

Overnight in Sigiriya.

Day 02: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Later, leave for city tour 'Sigiriya'. Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. Later leave for Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa is the second largest city in North Central Province, but it is known as one of the cleanest and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, attract tourists. Later return to Sigiriya. 

Overnight in Sigiriya 

 

Day 03: Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Mihinthale - Sigiriya

Breakfast at the hotel. Later leave to Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was 3rd capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata after Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.

The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya

Later, leave to Mihinthale.

Mihinthale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

Later, return to Sigiriya.

Overnight in sigiriya.

Day 04: Sigiriya - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, leave to Kandy. En-route visit to Matale Aluviharaya. Aluvihara; Luminous Cave Temple is synonymous with the teaching of the Buddha. Aluvihara rightly assumes its significance in the annals of the history of world Buddhism. It is in this very location that the Tipiţaka was documented on palm-leaves. “Assembled the priests, who here compared their texts, which were then, or soon afterwards, committed to writing, and form the Banapota or Buddhist Bible. Later, visit to Temple of Tooth relic.

Located in Kandy, long a centre of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. Later, city tour of Kandy city. Later, witness a fabulous cultural show.

Overnight in Kandy  

Day 05: Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, visit to  Ambuluwawa Temple. Ambuluwawa mountain peak has a height of 3567 feet above sea level. It is located over 1000 feet above from the Gampola Town. The tower is located on the summit of the mountain peak. Later, visit to Bahirawa Kanda Temple. Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya. Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 1.2 million visitors annually; it is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. 

Overnight in Kandy

 

Day 06: Kandy- Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, transfer to Colombo. En-Route Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24-acre large elephant orphanage is an also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here.Later, Visit to Spice garden at Mawanella.

Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24-acre large elephant orphanage is an also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here. Later, visit Kelaniya Temple.

Later, colombo city tour & shopping.

Overnight in Colombo.

Day 07: Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, leave for airport to board the departure flight with various memorable memories.

price inclusion

Above packages include

  • Arrival assistance at the Colombo Airport by Tourismasia Representative. The accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar. Check-in 1400 hrs/Check-out 1200 noon
  • Stay at DBL / TPL Sharing or SGL room stay Basis
  • Meals on Breakfast and Dinner basis at Hotel (B6, D6)
  • Day Excursion to Polonnaruwa without Entrance ticket
  • Day Excursion to Anuradhapura without entrance ticket
  • Complimentary Gem Gallery Visit
  • Complimentary Spice Garden visit
  • Complimentary entrance ticket to Cultural Show at Kandy – up on Gem gallery visit
  • All Transfers by Air-conditioned private vehicles with an English-Speaking Tour Guide/Chauffeur
  • Fuel and Local insurance for the vehicle
  • Two complementary water bottle (500ml) each person each day
  • All applicable tax (Sri Lankan government Taxes Only)   

Above packages exclude

  • Entrance fees other than mention in Inclusion
  • Train Ticket
  • Safari Jeep or Jeep for Horton Plains
  • Video and Camera permits at sights
  • Meals Outside of the stated meal plan
  • Tuk Tuk Charges
  • Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other services not specified above
  • Early check in & Late check out at the hotels (Check in & check out time 12.00 to 12.00 Noon) 
  • International Bank Transfer charges
Special Note
  • At Ambuluwawa – Vehicle will run up to the entrance gate only. They need to hire tuk tuk to reach top of the mountain – Tuk tuk can be accommodate maximum 03 and approximate cost per tuk tuk – USD 08

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