7 Days The Spiritual Heart of Sri Lanka

Day - 1

DAY 01: ARRIVAL / CHILAW / ANURADHAPURA

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our company representative. Enjoy a smooth start with:

• Local guide/lecturer
   

• Luxury transport service
   

• Local SIM card and bottled water
   

Begin your journey with a visit to two significant Ramayana sites:

• Munneswaram Temple
   

• Manavari Temple (first temple where Lord Shiva was worshipped by Lord Rama)
   

Continue to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient first capital. Check-in at your hotel and rest.
Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

Day - 2

DAY 02: ANURADHAPURA / MIHINTALE / SIGIRIYA

After breakfast, explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura, including:

• The sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
   

• Ruwanwelisaya – the oldest and largest stupa
   

• Ancient monasteries and the Archaeological Museum
   

Next, visit Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Climb the Invitation Rock and explore other religious monuments.

In the afternoon, travel to Sigiriya and check in.
Overnight Stay: Sigiriya

Day - 3

DAY 03: SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / MATALE / KANDY

Start your day by climbing the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue to:

• Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Buddha Temple
   

• Herbal & Spice Garden in Matale
   

Arrive in Kandy, the hill capital. In the evening:

• Witness a Traditional Cultural Dance Show
   

Attend the Puja ceremony at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Overnight Stay: Kandy

Day - 4

DAY 04: KANDY / RAMBODA / NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast, enjoy a Kandy city tour, including:

• Gemological Museum
   

• Royal Botanical Gardens
   

Head towards Nuwara Eliya, en route visiting:

• Ramboda Waterfalls
   

• Hanuman Temple (Ramayana site)
   

• A scenic Tea Plantation and Factory
   

Arrive in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England". Explore:

• Gregory Lake
   

• Victoria Park
   

• Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
  Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya
   

Day - 5

DAY 05: NUWARA ELIYA / KITHULGALA / BENTOTA

After breakfast, continue along the Ramayana Trail:

• Sita Amman Temple
   

• Ashok Vatika (Ashoka Forest)
   

• View St. Clair’s & Devon Waterfalls
   

Stop at Kitulgala, Sri Lanka’s premier adventure destination. Optional: Try white-water rafting on the Kelani River.

Proceed to Bentota, a beach paradise on the southwestern coast.
Overnight Stay: Bentota

Day - 6

DAY 06: BENTOTA / COLOMBO

After breakfast, relax and enjoy water sports at Bentota Beach:

• Jet skiing, banana boat rides, speed boating & more
   

Later, travel to Colombo and enjoy a sightseeing tour of:

• Historic and cultural landmarks
   

Local markets and shopping spots
Overnight Stay: Colombo

Day - 7

DAY 07: COLOMBO / AIRPORT

After breakfast, explore more of Colombo with a shopping and sightseeing tour. Optional visits include:

• Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple
   

• Kelaniya Vibheeshana Temple
   

• Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
   

Transfer to the airport according to your departure schedule.