Sri Lanka Pilgrimage Tour






- Overview
This tour is designed for those who want to experience Sri Lanka through its sacred and spiritual lens. Over 7 days, travelers connect with ancient Buddhist sites in Anuradhapura, Mihintale, and Kandy, as well as Hindu temples in Trincomalee and Matale. The itinerary follows the footsteps of devotion and tradition, weaving together the island’s multi-religious identity.
Beyond temples and shrines, the journey includes the cultural richness of Colombo and Kandy, the natural beauty of tea country, and a taste of local life in coastal towns. With visits to places linked to both Buddhism and the Ramayana epic, this itinerary offers a meaningful balance of faith, culture, and discovery.
- Iternary
- Meet & greet at Colombo Airport.
- Transfer to Negombo / Colombo hotel.
- Visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (Buddhist temple said to be visited by Lord Buddha).
- If time permits → Gangaramaya Temple & Seema Malakaya (Colombo).
- Overnight in Colombo / Negombo.
- Travel to Anuradhapura (5 hrs).
- Visit sacred Buddhist sites:
- Sri Maha Bodhi Tree (oldest recorded tree in the world – grown from Bodhgaya’s original).
- Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba.
- Thuparamaya Stupa.
- Isurumuniya Temple.
- Overnight in Anuradhapura.
- Morning visit Mihintale Rock Temple (where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka).
- Proceed to Trincomalee (3.5 hrs).
- Visit Koneswaram Hindu Temple (Thirukoneswaram) – one of the important Shiva temples in Sri Lanka.
- Evening relax at Nilaveli beach.
- Overnight in Trincomalee.
- Morning puja at Koneswaram Temple.
- Transfer to Dambulla (4 hrs).
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO site – Golden Temple with 150+ Buddha statues).
- Optional: Evening climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress for panoramic sunset views.
- Overnight in Sigiriya / Dambulla.
- On the way, visit Matale Hindu Temples (Muthumariamman Temple).
- Arrive in Kandy – cultural capital.
- Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha).
- Evening: Cultural dance performance (optional).
- Overnight in Kandy.
- Drive through tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya.
- Visit Seetha Amman Temple (Sita Eliya) – connected to Ramayana epic.
- Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden (believed to be Ashok Vatika).
- Evening visit Gayathri Peedam Temple (another Ramayana site).
- Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
- Transfer to Colombo (5 hrs).
- En route stop at Munneswaram Temple (Chilaw) – where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed after defeating Ravana.
- Drop at Colombo Airport for departure.
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- Tour Includes
- Meals
- Tailored to Your Preference
- Transport
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle for Transfers and Sightseeing
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( 8 nights)
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