14 Nights Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Sri Lanka

Tour Overview

Buddhist pilgrimage tour to Sri Lanka is the most prominent tour that will shape your higher consciousness. Performing meditations at pagodas, Buddhist temples, and religious sites will not only help you rejuvenate throughout the tour, but it’ll also spark spiritual vibes for an extended time. The magical land of Buddhist monks is the must-go destination in Sri Lanka which is visited by lakhs of tourists every year from across the globe. Explore the spiritual vibes and charge up your mind and soul during 14 14-night Buddhist Pilgrimage tour in Sri Lanka, book your tickets now and delve into the best experiences ever.

Highlights

Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Sri Lanka
Mihinthale- Anuradhapura, the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Polonnaruwa Buddhist shrines
Nagadepa and Dambakola temples in Jaffna
Minneriya National Parks, known for its wildlife safari adventure
Habarana tour and its village sightseeing
Alu Viharaya Temple visit in Matale
Forest Monastery of Ritigala
Jaffna city sightseeing
Tooth Relic Temple and Cave Temple of Dambulla
Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Gatambe Buddhist Temple
Lankathikala temple and Gadoladeniya temple
Buddhist Temple in Kelaniya
Kandy city tour & its temples
Kataragama Temple
Wawurukannala Buddhist Temple
Kirinda Temple
Nuwara Eliya's famous tourist attractions and city sightseeing
Bellanvila Buddhist Temple
Boat safari in river Madu and Kande Viharaya Temple
Elephant Pinnawala Orphanage
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

Stay Plan - Tour starts from Colombo airport- 2 N Anuradhapura- 2 N Jaffna- 2 N Habarana- 3 N Kandy- 1 N Nuwara Eliya- 1 N Kataragama- 2 N Bentota- 1 N Colombo

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Day 1 - Arrival in Colombo- Transfer to Anuradhapura (211 km, 4 hrs)
- Arrival at Colombo airport
- Drive towards Anuradhapura
- Check in to the hotel and take a rest today to rejuvenate from tiredness
- Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the ancient city listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, situated in the provinces of Sri Lanka, representing the vast Sinhalese civilization and is a center of Theravada Buddhists.
Day 2 - Explore the city of Anuradhapura
- After breakfast, proceed to visit Buddhist temples and its monuments
- Sightsee the ancient city of Anuradhapura
- Explore Buddhist monuments, Bodhi tree, the ruins
- Enroute visit to Mihinthale Buddhist Monastery
- Have dinner and an overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Day 3 - Drive from Anuradhapura to Jaffna (198 km, 3.5 hr)
- Have breakfast in the morning and then drive to Jaffna
- Explore the beauty of Dambkola Patuna Sangamitta Buddhist temple
- Sightsee the city of Jaffna
- Check in to the hotel, have dinner and overnight stay in Jaffna
Day 4 - Explore the city of Jaffna
- After breakfast seek blessings at Nagadeepa temple
- Explore Kudrudugoda temple in Jaffna
- Sightsee other important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and Kovils
- Come back to the hotel in Kandy and take a night stay
Day 5 - Transfer to Habarana ( 239 km, 4.2 hrs)
- Have morning breakfast and drive towards Habarana
- Explore the cave temple of Dambulla (prominent Buddhist pilgrimage site)
- Check in to the hotel, have dinner
- Take an overnight stay in Habarana
Habarana is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to several tourist destinations nearby like Anuradhapura, Polonnarua, Dambulla, Minneriya, and Sigiriya accessible.
Day 6 - Habarana- Explore Polonnaruwa (43 km, 45 min)
- Have breakfast and leave for Polonnaruwa ciy tour
- Visit the Buddhist monuments and important temples
- Explore the circular relic chamber in Polonnaruwa
- Check in to a hotel in Habarana and enjoy an overnight stay after dinner
Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world heritage site) is a significant place in the history of Sri Lanka, known to be the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka around 11-13th centuries from now.
Day 7 - Habarana village tour- Transfer to Kandy (97 km, 1.5 hrs)
- Check out the hotel after breakfast in morning
- Leave for village tour in Habarana
- Enjoy the finger-licking cuisine of local Sri Lankan lanes
- Drive to Kandy and enrooting visit the spice gardens of Matale
- Experience the serene vibes of Alu Viharaya temple in Matale
- Check in to hotel and take an overnight stay in Kandy
Day 8 - Explore the city of Kandy
- Perform the sacred pooja at Tooth Relic Temple in morning (5:30 am)
- Explore the Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala
- Participate in the meditation sessions at Gatambe temple
- Take a city tour to Kandy
- Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy
Day 9 - Explore the city of Kandy
- Sightsee the Embekka temple, Lankathikala temple, and Gadoladeniya temple
- Visit the tourist attractions in Kandy and enjoy evening cultural show
- Take overnight stay with dinner in Kandy
Day 10 - Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (74 km, 1.2 hrs)
- After checking out from hotel leave for Nuwara Eliya
- On the way visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and tea plantations/estates
- Take a tour of the beautiful city of Nuwara Eliya
- Dinner and overnight hotel stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 11 - Transfer to Kataragama ( 148 km, 2.5 hrs)
- Check out the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and transfer to Kataragama
- Seek blessings at Kataragama Temple
- Overnight stay at hotel in Kataragama
Day 12 - Transfer to Bentota (201 km, 2.5 hrs)
- Check out from hotel and leave for Yala National Park for an adventurous safari ride
- Drive towards Bentota, on the way visit Wawurukannala Buddhist temple
- Seek blessings at Kirinda Buddhist temple
- Explore the Dutch Fort at Galle, UNESCO’s World Heritage site
- Check in to hotel, have dinner and overnight stay at Bentota
Day 13 - Explore the tourist attractions of Bentota
- Explore the Kande Viharaya Temple in Bentota
- Take a boat safari in Madu river
- Visit and sit beside the sea and enjoy the landscape beauty there
- Come back to hotel and overnight stay there
Day 14 - Transfer to Colombo (79 km, 1.1 hrs)
- After breakfast, transfer to Colombo
- Exploe the divinity of Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
- Sightsee the city of Colombo
- Experience the spiritual vibe of Gangaramama Buddhist temple
- Take an overnight stay at hotel in Colombo
Day 15 - Tour completes in Colombo
- In the morning, take blessings from Bellanvila Buddhist temple
- Leave for airport of Colombo
- Departure from Colombo, flight towards home

Tour Inclusions:

Welcome drinks on arrival (Non-alcoholic)
All days accommodation in twin/triple sharing bed in hotel
14 Nights stay in the best hotels
All the occasions include breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing by AC vehicle/traveller or vehicles on request or size of your group
Pick up and drop transfers from airport - hotel - airport
Sightseeing and all transfers according to the vehicals mentioned in the itinerary
Assistance at arrival and departure points
All taxes related to hotel and transport

Tour Exclusions:

All airfare & train fare.
Personal Expenses like Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, maintenance fee.
Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water, and starters and lunch
Camera and entry fees
Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of Medical and travel insurance
All personal expenses, optional tours, and extra meals
Additional sightseeing or usage of vehicles that are not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not mentioned under 'Inclusions'
GST