佛教朝圣之旅（6天）

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. 

After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Kandy, check in to the hotel and relax. 

Sri Lanka as a Buddhist Country, Colombo city resembles the busiest town in Sri Lanka. Despite the fact that the city is occupied, yet subsequent to entering to a Temple all of a sudden, your mind will be quiet. It will be infiltrate to your entire personality and naturally you will be gotten away from the fastidious sentiments.

There are a few well known Buddhist Temples in and around Colombo you can visit popular Temples, for example, GANGARAMAYA, BELLANWILA VIHARAYA, MANELWATTA RAJA MAHA VIHARAYA.

In the evening you can partake for a pooja ceremony at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

On completion of the visit return back to the hotel and relax.

After breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Anuradhapura & check-in to Hotel

In the evening partake for a chanting and pooja ceremony at Sri Maha Bodhiya & Ruwanweliseya.

On completion of the visit return back to the hotel and relax.

In the Morning Breakfast at the hotel, then commence a City tour of Anuradhapura.

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings. On completion return back to your hotel and relax.

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.

On completion of the visit return back to the hotel and relax.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Dambulla.

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex. 

After Breakfast at Hotel proceed to Sigiriya.

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art. 

After a relaxed morning and breakfast at the hotel check out and, drive to the Airport for your flight back home.