Spiritual Journey Sri Lanka

Spiritual Journey Sri Lanka

Duration: 9 Days

Day 01: COLOMBO - KURUNAGELA / Day 02: KURUNAGELA - KANDALAMA / Day 03: KANDALAMA - POLONNARUWA - KANDALAMA
Day 04: KANDALAMA - DAMBULLA - KANDY / Day 05: KANDY / Day 06: KANDY / Day 07: KANDY / Day 08: KANDY - COLOMBO / Day 09: COLOMBO

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DAY 1: COLOMBO - KURUNAGELA

Depart Colombo and proceed to Kurunagela.

DAY 2: KURUNAGELA - KANDALAMA

Set off to the Cultural Triangle. Discover Arankele – a 6th century archeological site that is famous for its ancient walking meditation platforms & meditation caves set in a magical forested hillside. Lunch overlooking the Kandalama Lake. Climb to the top of the UN World Heritage Site of Sigiriya at 4pm. An ancient rock fortress from the 5th Century. Amazing views of the Cultural Triangle.

DAY 3: KANDALAMA - POLONNARUWA - KANDALAMA

Medirigiriya – 7th century Vatadage temple a top a rocky point.Polonnaruwa is a UN World Heritage Site and was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Centuries. It contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Suggest stopping for a light lunch at the Polonnawura Rest House. It is superbly located on Sri Lanka’s largest man made lake and is famous for hosting Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in 1954.

DAY 4: KANDALAMA - DAMBULLA - KANDY

Discover the Dambulla Caves Rock Temple dated from First Century B.C.Arrive into the last stronghold of Sinhala Kings & UN World Heritage Site – the Hill Country capital of Kandy. Explore the city’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Arrive on dark to the Samadhi Centre just in time for the most delicious vegetarian dinner. All food is organic and home grown. It is truly some of the best rice and curry in Sri Lanka! Samadhi Centre nurtures the spirit and calms the mind! It has no mobile phone coverage and is surrounded by nature. Samadhi is the perfect retreat from the harsh realities of the day to day life.

DAY 5: KANDY

Free and Easy.

DAY 6: KANDY

A morning of mediation & Yoga. After an early lunch head into Kandy and explore the city with hot tips from the team at Samadhi.Wander around the lake and the streets of Kandy getting a feel for this wonderful city. For those interested in shopping for gems, antiques, clothes and leather use our shopping guide and explore the local markets and shops.In the afternoon visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens and see its treasures of tropical flora. Keep an eye out for the amazing fig tree!This afternoon you will arrive at the Nilambe Buddhist meditation Centre. This is truly an amazing experience and a great opportunity to experience a monastic lifestyle for a day.

DAY 7: KANDY

24hours at Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre:You will rise just before 5am & walk in mindful silence to the meditation hall for an hours' meditation and an hour of Hatha yoga. The day continues with more yoga classes, meditation and discussions as well as enjoying their well-stocked library.

DAY 8: KANDY - COLOMBO

If it is your dream to feed an elephant then you must visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – home to 100’s of abandoned or injured elephants. Its one of the most visited places in Sri Lanka. Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple & Simamalaka Shrine designed by Sri Lanka’s leading architect Geoffrey Bawa.Be blessed by the resident monk. A spiritual end to your incredible journey in Sri Lanka.

DAY 9: COLOMBO

Shopping in Colombo.

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Our package tour prices are inclusive of transfers and tours as mentioned with English speaking guide, baggage handling, entrance fees, accommodation with breakfast, service charges and Taxes. Not included are other meals than mentioned in the program, optional tours, expenditures of personal nature

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