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The Sacred North & East Circuit

7 Days

Hindu Pilgrimage, Ancient Cities & Coastal Discovery — 6 Nights / 7 Days. Tripgullak's signature pilgrimage route tracing Sri Lanka's sacred Hindu and Buddhist heartlands from north-west through Jaffna, east coast, Kandy, and deep south.

7D|6N

1 day in

Anuradhapura

Day01

Day 1

Arrival · Chilaw Temples · Anuradhapura

Airport pickup, north through coconut triangle to Chilaw — Munneswaram Temple (one of 5 great Shiva temples, intricate gopuram sculpture) and Manavari Temple (sacred lingam, inner sanctum), drive to Anuradhapura UNESCO ancient city — Sri Maha Bodhi Tree (one of world's most sacred trees, 2,300+ years old), Ruwanwelisaya stupa, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri complex, overnight Anuradhapura.

Check In

03:00 PM

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Check Out

11:00 AM

Standard Room

1 Room

Standard Room

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11 Nagasena Mawatha, Anuradhapura

1 day in

Jaffna

Day02

Day 2

Anuradhapura to Jaffna via Mannar & Thirukethiswaram

1 day in

Trincomalee

Day03

Day 3

Jaffna Temples · Trincomalee: Koneswaram & Hot Springs

1 day in

Kandy

Day04

Day 4

Trincomalee to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple

1 day in

Nuwara Eliya

Day05

Day 5

Kandy to Kataragama via Nuwara Eliya

2 days in

Colombo

Day06

Day 6

Kataragama · Galle · Colombo

Day07

Day 7

Colombo · Departure

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

Accommodation on Half-Board (HB) basis including breakfast and dinner at specified or similar hotels
1 Nights Stay in Anuradhapura
1 Night Stay in Jaffna
1 Nights Stay in Trincomalee
1 Night Stay in Kandy
1 Night Nuwara Eliya
1 Night Stay in Colombo
Meet & greet at the airport by English-speaking chauffeur guide (up to 8 pax) or national guide (9+ pax)
All transfers and transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
All sightseeing tours as per the programme
Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout the trip
VAT as applicable in Sri Lanka (if applicable)

Exclusions

✕International airfares and visa fees
✕Lunches during the tour
✕Entry fees and activity charges at sightseeing locations
✕Early check-in or late check-out fees
✕Camera and video permits at certain sites
✕Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala dinner supplements
✕Any personal expenses — laundry telephone calls mini-bar etc
✕Travel insurance
✕Tips and porterage

Best Time to Visit

November through April is the golden window — clear skies, calm seas, brightest tea estates. December-January: peak season with spectacular weather. May-October: lush landscapes, better prices, some afternoon showers on the south-west coast. Cultural Triangle accessible year-round. North-East monsoon (Oct-Jan) affects Trincomalee and Cultural Triangle region.

What to Pack

Lightweight breathable clothing (cotton/linen) + warm fleece for highlands (10-14°C at night) | Modest temple attire (cover shoulders & knees) + sarong/shawl | Comfortable walking shoes + reef-friendly flip-flops | SPF 50+ sunscreen + insect repellent | Universal adapter (Type D/G, 230V) + small dry-bag | USD cash or international card + reusable water bottle + extra phone/camera storage

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