Walk the Sacred Path of Avalokiteshvara A Pilgrimage of Compassion and Peace
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey through Sri Lanka’s sacred Mahayana Buddhist heritage with Soul Travel Sri Lanka — where spiritual devotion, wildlife, nature, peace, and harmony beautifully unite. Explore the ancient sanctity of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and Gangaramaya Temple before discovering the serene southern coast and the historic Galle Fort. Witness extraordinary Mahayana-influenced Buddhist masterpieces at Kushtarajagala, Buduruwagala, and the majestic Maligawila Buddha Statue — powerful expressions of compassion and Bodhisattva ideals. Conclude your Buddhist pilgrimage tour in the sacred cities of Kandy and Anuradhapura, worshipping at the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the ancient Sri Maha Bodhi. This inspiring Sri Lanka Mahayana tour is more than a holiday — it is a spiritual travel experience filled with meditation, Buddhist culture, eco-tourism, wildlife adventure, sacred temples, and the timeless harmony between humanity and nature.
Itinerary
Day 01: Negombo
- Arrival at Colombo Airport.
- Your guide will meet and welcome you at the airport
- Lunch will be served at a carefully selected restaurant
- Kelaniya Temple visit (Pay homage to Kuan-shih-yin at the temple)
- Enjoy dinner at a selected local restaurant
- Overnight stay in Negombo
Climate – Tropical coastal, warm and wear Light cotton clothes.
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple
Day 02: Anuradhapura
- Breakfast at hotel & check-out
- Visit Abhayagiriya/ Jethawanaramaya
- Visit Sri maha bodhiya.
- Visit Ruwanweliseya
- Visit Anuradhapura Sacred City
- Overnight stay at Dambulla
Climate – Warm tropical, becoming drier inland
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 03: Polonnaruwa
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Relax in walking in village
- Overnight stay at Dambulla
Climate – Hot dry-zone
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 04: Kandy
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit Spice Garden en route in Matale
- Visit Matale Alu Viharaya
- Watch Kandy Traditional Dance Show
- Overnight stay in Kandy
Climate – Hot, sunny & dry weather.
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 05: Little England
- Breakfast at hotel & Check-out
- Worship Temple of tooth relic
- Proceed to Little England watching en route sightseeings
- Visit Bluefield tea factory
- Visit Kumbalwela Mahamewna Monastery
- Overnight stay in Little England
Climate – Misty & cool weather
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 06: Katharagama
- Breakfast at the hotel & check-out
- Visit Ravana Falls
- Visit Maligawila
- Visit the Avalokiteshvara Statue, Dambegoda
- Visit Buduruwagala Mahayana Monastery Complex
- Overnight stay in Katharagama
- Breakfast at the hotel & check-out
Climate – Warm and humid.
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 07: Galle
- Breakfast at the hotel & check-out
- Visit Kushtarajagala (Weligama)
- Visit Galle Fort
- Relax evening in Galle Beach
- Overnight stay in Galle
- Breakfast at the hotel & check-out
Climate –warm & humid.
Visitors are kindly requested to dress modestly when visiting the temple.
Day 08: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drop – off to Airport
✔ Include
- Four-star hotels
- Pvt Luxury vehicle with driver
- Chuffer Guide
- Breakfast
- Airport Pick up & Drop off
- Mineral Water
- Entrance tickets
✘ Exclude
- Lunch, Dinner & Snacks
- Travel Insurance
- Late Check-Outs & Early Check-In Charges
- Air-Tickets
- Camera & Video Permits
- Guide/Driver Tips