Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
• Morning:
• Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the hotel.
• Visit Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Colombo.
• Afternoon:
• Explore Bambalapitiya Shiva Subramania Swami Temple.
• Stroll around Colombo’s Pettah area, visiting the Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil.
• Evening:
• Enjoy a traditional vegetarian Tamil dinner.
• Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 2: Colombo to Jaffna
• Morning:
• Take an early morning drive to Jaffna.
• Visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, the most significant Hindu temple in Jaffna.
• Afternoon:
• Explore Naguleswaram Temple in Keerimalai, one of the five ancient Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Relax at Keerimalai Springs.
• Evening:
• Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Nallur Temple in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Jaffna.
Day 3: Jaffna to Trincomalee
• Morning:
• Drive to Trincomalee (approx. 4-5 hours).
• Visit the Koneswaram Temple, a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Afternoon:
• Explore Shankari Devi Shakthi Peetham, located within the Koneswaram complex.
• Relax on Nilaveli Beach.
• Evening:
• Witness the evening pooja at Koneswaram Temple.
• Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Day 4: Trincomalee to Batticaloa
• Morning:
• Drive to Batticaloa (approx. 2.5-3 hours).
• Visit the Mamangeshwarar Temple in Thirukkovil.
• Afternoon:
• Explore the Kokkadichcholai Thaanthonreeswarar Temple, a famous Shiva temple in Batticaloa.
• Visit Vaitheeswaran Temple.
• Evening:
• Enjoy a peaceful evening at Batticaloa Lagoon.
• Overnight stay in Batticaloa.
Day 5: Batticaloa to Kataragama
• Morning:
• Drive to Kataragama (approx. 5 hours).
• Visit the Kataragama Temple, a multi-religious sacred site important to Hindus.
• Afternoon:
• Explore the Kiri Vehera and other shrines within the Kataragama complex.
• Evening:
• Participate in the evening pooja at Kataragama Temple.
• Overnight stay in Kataragama.
Day 6: Return to Colombo
• Morning:
• Drive back to Colombo (approx. 6 hours).
• En route, stop at the Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya. (Optional)
• Afternoon:
• Continue the journey to Colombo.
• Evening:
• Arrive in Colombo for departure or an additional night’s stay.
