Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour – Sri Lanka – 6N-7D, Sri Lanka
7D/6N
Sri Lanka
5
Itinerary
- Meeting and Greeting at the Airport by SeeInGo Lanka representative.
- Transfer from airport to hotel in Sigiriya
- En-Route Visit Cave Temple
- Cave temple
- The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called Vattagamini Abhaya) in his 14 yearlong exile from the Anuradhapura kingdom. Buddhist Monk meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradhapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla as a gratitude to the monks in Dambulla.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya
- Breakfast from Hotel
- Day Excursion to Polonnaruwa
- Polonnaruwa
- Polonnaruwa is the second largest city in North Central Province, but it is known as one of the cleanest and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, attract tourists.
- Place to visit at Polonnaruwa
- 1. The Royal Palace
- 2. The Shiva Devale No. 2
- 3. The Audience Hall
- 4. The Sacred Quadrangle
- 5. The Swimming Pool
- 6. The Dagaba Kiri Vihara
- 7. The Pabalu Vehera
- 8. The Buddha statue at Lankatilaka
- 9. Lord Buddha figures at Gal Vihara
- 10. The Rankot Vihara
- 11. Polonnaruwa Tank
- Return to Sigiriya
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Day Excursion to Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was 3rd capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata after Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.
- The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
- From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²).
- Although according to historical records the city was founded in the 5th century BC, the archaeological data put the date as far back as the 10th century BC. Very little evidence was available about the period before the 5th century BC (i.e. the protohistoric period), though excavations have revealed information about the earlier inhabitants of the city.
- Place to visit at Anuradhapura
- The Sri Mahabodhi Tree,
- Loha Prasada - The Brazen Palace
- The Mahathupa - Ruwanweli Dagaba
- The Thuparama Dagaba
- The Jetavana Dagaba
- The Abhayagiri Monastery & Dagaba
- The Samadhi Buddha
- The Kuttam Pokuna - The Twin Ponds
- Mihinthale Viharaya
- Return to Sigiriya
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Visit Sigiriya
- Sigiriya
- Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.
- Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy
- Evening View Of cultural show
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Visit Temple of Tooth relic
- Temple of Tooth Relic
- Located in Kandy, long a centre of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.
- According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India.
- It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it.
- When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707
- City Tour at Kandy (Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..)
- Visit Ambuluwawa Temple
- Ambuluwawa mountain peak has a height of 3567 feet above sea level. It is located over 1000 feet above from the Gampola Town. The tower is located on the summit of the mountain peak. Since there are no other mountains in the surrounding area and due to its unique location, Ambuluwawa Tower gets an undisturbed view from far away and vice versa
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer from Kandy to Colombo
- En- Route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is an also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here.
- Spice Garden at Mawanella
- Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings.
- At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day to day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurvedic concoctions.
- Transfer to Colombo
- Visit Kelaniya Temple
- Colombo city tour & Shopping
- Colombo - visit fort and Pettah areas and drive past the 100-year-old clock tower, the old parliament and several British built, colonial buildings. Other places of interest are, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall (BMICH).visit the ceramics corporation showrooms, the ODEL unlimited dress boutique and the majestic city shopping complex. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo
- Late Evening – Walk at Galle Face Green
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo
Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer from Colombo to airport for Departure Flight
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Extra Essential Information
Know Before You Go for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour – Sri Lanka – 6N-7D
Above packages include
· Arrival assistance at the Colombo Airport by SeeInGo Lanka representative
· The accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar. Check-in / Check-out 1200 noon
· Stay at DBL / TPL Sharing or SGL room stay Basis
· Meals on Breakfast and Dinner basis at Hotel (B6, D6)
. Day Excursion to Polonnaruwa without Entrance ticket
. Day Excursion to Anuradhapura without entrance ticket
. Complimentary Gem Gallery Visit
. Complimentary Spice Garden visit
. Complimentary entrance ticket to Cultural Show at Kandy – up on Gem gallery visit
. All Transfers by Air-conditioned private vehicles with an English Speaking Tour Guide
· Fuel and Local insurance for the vehicle
. Two complementary water bottle (500ml) each person each day
. All applicable tax (Sri Lankan government Taxes Only)
Above packages exclude
. Entrance fees other than mention in Inclusion
. Train Ticket
. Safari Jeep or Jeep for Horton Plains
. Video and Camera permits at sights
. Meals Outside of the stated meal plan
. Tuk Tuk Charges
. Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary
. Expenses of personal nature
. Any other services not specified above
. Early check in & Late check out at the hotels (Check in & Check out time 12.00 to 12.00 Noon)
. International Bank Transfer charges
