Upcoming 7 Nights 8 Days Sri Lanka Tour Plan from Kolkata

7 Nights 8 Days Sri Lanka Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Anuradhapura

Pickup: Morning arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

Transfer to Anuradhapura (Approx. 4 hrs)

Sightseeing:

Sri Maha Bodhi (Over 2,200 years old, the oldest historically documented tree)

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa (Sacred Buddhist stupa built by King Dutugemunu)

Jetavanaramaya Monastery (Ancient Buddhist monastery with one of the tallest stupas in the world)

Isurumuniya Temple (Famous for its beautiful rock carvings)

Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

Day 2: Anuradhapura & Mihintale Exploration

Visit Mihintale (Cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka)

Explore:

Abhayagiri Monastery (Ancient monastery with ruins and stupas)

Samadhi Buddha Statue (One of the finest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka)

Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) (Historical bathing ponds from the Anuradhapura period)

Evening: Relax & enjoy Anuradhapura

Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

Day 3: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya & Dambulla

Morning transfer to Sigiriya (Approx. 2.5 hrs)

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”)

Transfer to Dambulla (Approx. 30 mins)

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple) (Largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka)

Overnight Stay: Dambulla

Day 4: Dambulla to Kandy Transfer

En route visit: Matale Spice Garden (Learn about Sri Lankan spices and herbal medicine)

Visit:

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) (Houses Buddha’s sacred tooth relic, a UNESCO site)

Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens (Beautiful gardens with over 4,000 plant species)

Evening: Kandyan Cultural Dance Show (Optional)

Overnight Stay: Kandy

Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 2.5 hrs)

En route: Visit Ramboda Falls (A stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery)

Visit:

Tea Plantation & Tea Factory (Experience the famous Ceylon tea production process)

Seetha Amman Temple (Dedicated to Goddess Sita, linked to the Ramayana)

Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple (Another Ramayana trail site)

Gregory Lake & Victoria Park (Perfect for a relaxed evening walk)

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota

Transfer to Bentota (Approx. 5 hrs)

Relax at Bentota Beach (One of Sri Lanka’s most famous beaches)

Optional Activities: Water sports like Jet Ski, Banana Boat, Parasailing

Overnight Stay: Bentota

Day 7: Bentota to Colombo

Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery (Learn about sea turtle conservation efforts)

Transfer to Colombo (Approx. 2 hrs)

Colombo Sightseeing:

Gangaramaya Temple (A mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture)

Independence Square (Symbolic site of Sri Lanka’s independence)

Galle Face Green (Beachfront promenade, perfect for sunset views)

Overnight Stay: Colombo

Day 8: Departure

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Free time for shopping or leisure

Drop-off at Colombo International Airport for departure