Itinerary
Day 01 : Airport / Chilaw
Program
- Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be welcomed by a representative of Lotus DMC Lanka or a tour guide.
- Proceed to Munneswaram Temple in Chilaw
- Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka which has been in existence at least since 1000 CE.
- Check in to the hotel, relax and unwind.
Drive (Approximately) - 65 km / 1 h 35 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples
Overnight stay in Chilaw.
Day 02 : Chilaw / Anuradhapura
Program
- After Breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura you will get the opportunity to engage in an Ancient City tour including
- Basawakkulama Tank
- Sri Maha Bodhi
- Ruwanweliseya
- Samadhi Buddha Statue
- Isurumuniya Rock Temple
- Afterwards proceed to Mihintale Rock Temple and witness the place, first Buddhist Sermon Happened.
Drive (Approximately) - 145 km / 2 h 35 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Anuradhapura.
Day 03 : Anuradhapura / Wilpattu National Park
Program
- After Breakfast proceed to Wilpattu National Park for a Jeep Safari
- Recording a vast number of Sri Lankan Leopards - smarter looking than its Indian cousin - Wilpattu National Park has been named due to 'Willus' (Natural Lakes) studded throughout the park.
- Check in to the hotel, relax and unwind.
Drive (Approximately) - 48 km / 1 h 10 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended.
Overnight stay - Anuradhapura.
Day 04: Anuradhapura / Jaffna
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Jaffna – an interesting place with a turbulent history and a strong South Indian influence.
- Unwind and relax at the hotel and spend leisurely rest of the day
Drive (Approximately) - 227 km / 3 h 55 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended.
Overnight stay - Jaffna.
Day 05: Jaffna
Program
- Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to a City tour in Jaffna.
- You will have the opportunity to explore the city of Jaffna, visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and the Dutch Fort.
- Afternoon visit the Vallipuram Vishnu Temple at point Pedro and witness the culture, influenced by south India
Drive (Approximately) - 45 km / 1 h 15 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples.
Overnight stay - Jaffna.
Day 06 : Jaffna / Trincomalee
Program
- After Breakfast proceed to Trincomalee
- Enter the granite-built Portuguese fort resting in the heart of Trincomalee or head towards the crystal blue sea for an enthralling experience in scuba diving, snorkeling or fishing.
- Proceed to Koneswaram Temple and Bhadrakali Amman Temple, witness the Hindu culture thriving in Sri Lanka
Drive (Approximately) - 258 km / 4 h 25 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen is recommended.
Overnight stay - Trincomalee.
Day 07: Trincomalee
Program
- Proceed to Pigeon Island after breakfast
- Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka.
- Rest of the day spend leisurely on the beach
Drive (Approximately) - 40 km / 1 h 45 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, Carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended.
Overnight stay - Trincomalee.
Day 08: Trincomalee / Colombo
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed back to Colombo or extend Your beach stay or directly go to Airport.