BUDDHIST CIRCUIT 5N 6D

NEGOMBO

• Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, greeted by a representative and transfer to Negombo
• Dinner and Overnight stay in Negombo

Anuradhapura

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Proceed to Mihinthale (Entrance Fee Included)
• Lunch

Anuradhapura Temples (Entrance Fee Included)
Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanweliseya
Jethavanaya
Thuparamaya

• Dinner and Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara

Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Proceed to Polonnaruwa
• Gal Viharaya – Atadage, Vatadage (Entrance Fee Included)
• Lunch
• Proceed to Sigiriya
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Optional)
• Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya

Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.

Kandy

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Dambulla Cave Temple (Entrance Fee Included)
• Complementary King Coconut Water Treat
• Alu Vihara
• Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight stay in Kandy

The ancient city of Kandy, located in Sri Lanka’s centre, is known to be the country’s cultural capital and an example of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. This beautiful city in the hills is ideal for relaxing and reflecting. The City is home to the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha and it is housed in the famous ‘Dalada Maligawa’ or ‘Temple of the Tooth’, which attracts thousands to the city every year including devotees as well as visitors who come to marvel at the beautiful architecture of the temple. 

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres (92 mi) east of Colombo and 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon.

Kandy

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Dambulla Cave Temple (Entrance Fee Included)
• Complementary King Coconut Water Treat
• Alu Vihara
• Lunch
• Dinner and Overnight stay in Kandy

The ancient city of Kandy, located in Sri Lanka’s centre, is known to be the country’s cultural capital and an example of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. This beautiful city in the hills is ideal for relaxing and reflecting. The City is home to the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha and it is housed in the famous ‘Dalada Maligawa’ or ‘Temple of the Tooth’, which attracts thousands to the city every year including devotees as well as visitors who come to marvel at the beautiful architecture of the temple. 

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres (92 mi) east of Colombo and 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon.

Hikkaduwa

• Temple of the Tooth Relic (Entrance Fee Included)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Proceed to Hikkaduwa
• Lunch
• Relaxation by the beach
• Dinner and Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

Bhikkhus of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya conduct daily worship in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performed three times daily: at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. On Wednesdays, there is a symbolic bathing of the relic with an herbal preparation made from scented water and fragrant flowers called Nanumura Mangallaya. This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among those present

Colombo

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Kande Vihara
• Kalutara Bodhi
• Complementary Ice Cream Treat
• Proceed to Colombo
• Lunch
• Gangaramaya temple
• Kelaniya Temple
• Dinner and Overnight stay in Colombo

Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Shopping in Colombo
• Lunch
• Proceed to airport for departure