Itinerary
Day 01 : Airport / Colombo
Program
- Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be welcomed by a representative of Lotus DMC Lanka or a tour guide
- Check in to the hotel, relax and unwind
- In the evening visit Kelaniya Temple
- The temple is known for its image of the sprawling Buddha and paintings that paint the major events in the life of Buddha
Drive (Approximately) - 52 km / 1 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 - Colombo
Day 02 : Colombo / Anuradhapura
Program
- After Breakfast, visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby the scenic Beira Lake, this intriguing temple complex is simultaneously a popular attraction
- Afterward, proceed to Anuradhapura and, rest and relax in the Hotel
Drive (Approximately) - 210 km / 4 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
Program
- After Breakfast you will get the opportunity to engage in a full day tour in Anuradhapura, covering Sri Maha Bodhi, Samadhi Statue, Ruwanweliseya, Thuparamaya, Jethawanaramaya, Abayagiriya
Drive (Approximately) - 45 km / 1 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 04: Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Dambulla
Program
- After breakfast, will be transferred to Dambulla visit Mihintale rock temple en-route to Dambulla and witness the place believed to be the place Buddhism inaugurated.
- Proceed to Dambulla cave temples afterward
- Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
Drive (Approximately) - 85 km / 2 h 15 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Dambulla
Day 05: Dambulla / Kandy
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Kandy where you will be able to get deep into Buddhist culture.
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic which is considered to be the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
- Afterward, proceed to LankaThilak Viharaya
- This historical temple was built by the Gampola king, King Buwanekabahu the fourth, in 1344 AD
Drive (Approximately) - 95 km / 2 h 45 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Kandy
Day 06: Kandy / Katharagama
Program
- After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Katharagama, a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka.
- Relax and unwind at the Hotel, spend rest of the day leisurely
Drive (Approximately) - 218 km / 4 h 55 min
Dress Code – No Dress code
Overnight stay - Thissamaharama / Katharagama
Day 07: Katharagama / Kaluthara
Program
- After Breakfast proceed to Wadahiti Kanda and engage with religious activities
- climb to the top of this mountain is a unique spiritual experience and even for a non-believer, the panoramic view and the peaceful atmosphere from the top will make the climb worthwhile.
- Visit Katharagama Devalaya and Thuparamaya in the evening
Drive (Approximately) - 15 km / 0 h 45 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Katharagama
Day 08: Katharagama / Kaluthara
Program
- After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Kaluthara
- En- route visit Buddhist temple Werukannala
- The Wewurukannala Vihara temple is dominated by an image of a seated Buddha at a 160ft high.
- Afterward, proceed to Pigeon Island Matara which is connected with the land side by an attractive hanging bridge
- The next destination is Kaluthara Bodhiya by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, which is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura
Drive (Approximately) - 254 km / 4 h 55 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Kalutara
Day 09: Kaluthara / Airport
Program
- After Breakfast proceed to Colombo international Airport for the departure
Drive (Approximately) - 85 km / 1 h 55 min
Dress Code – No Dress code