Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
• Morning:
• Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the hotel.
• Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo’s most important Buddhist temples.
• Afternoon:
• Explore Seema Malaka Temple, a beautiful temple on Beira Lake.
• Visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, an ancient temple believed to be visited by the Buddha.
• Evening:
• Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan dinner.
• Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 2: Colombo to Anuradhapura
• Morning:
• Drive to Anuradhapura (approx. 4-5 hours), the ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred Bo tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
• Afternoon:
• Explore the Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, and Abhayagiri Dagaba.
• Visit the Isurumuniya Temple.
• Evening:
• Explore the ancient city ruins.
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 3: Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
• Morning:
• Drive to Polonnaruwa (approx. 2 hours), another UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit the Gal Vihara, a rock temple with stunning Buddha statues.
• Afternoon:
• Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, including Rankoth Vehera, Lankathilaka Vihara, and Vatadage.
• Visit the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum.
• Evening:
• Relax at the hotel or explore the nearby surroundings.
• Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa.
Day 4: Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya & Dambulla
• Morning:
• Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning (optional), another UNESCO site known for its frescoes and ancient palace ruins.
• Drive to Dambulla and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a World Heritage site with over 150 Buddha statues.
• Afternoon:
• Explore the surrounding areas of Dambulla.
• Visit the Golden Temple in Dambulla.
• Evening:
• Drive to Kandy (approx. 2.5 hours).
• Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 5: Kandy
• Morning:
• Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world.
• Afternoon:
• Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.
• Visit the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue.
• Evening:
• Attend the evening pooja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
• Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 6: Kandy to Colombo
• Morning:
• Visit Gadaladeniya Temple, Lankatilaka Vihara, and Embekke Devalaya.
• Drive back to Colombo (approx. 3.5 hours).
• Afternoon:
• Explore Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park.
• Evening:
• Optional: Visit any remaining sites or shop for souvenirs before departure.
