Day 1 – Arrival & Spiritual Beginning (Monaragala Area)
Visit Hulangala – enjoy peaceful nature and scenic views
Proceed to Ridee Viharaya – an ancient Buddhist temple with historical value
Visit Monaragala Temple
Evening meditation and rest
Overnight: rideegama area
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Day 2 – Religious & Cultural Exploration
Morning visit to Athkada Wiharaya
Relax and explore village surroundings
Prepare mentally and spiritually for the New Year
Overnight:dodangaslanda / nearby town
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Day 3 – 🌾 Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebration (At Your Home)
Participate in traditional New Year rituals:
Lighting the hearth at auspicious time
Preparing kiribath, kevum, kokis, aluwa
Exchanging gifts and blessings
Playing traditional New Year games
Family time, cultural bonding, and rest
Overnight: my home/nearby town
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Day 4 – Journey to Cultural Triangle
Travel towards Dambulla
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Dabulu Wiharaya)
Evening relaxation
Overnight: Dambulla / Habarana/my home
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Day 5 – Sigiriya & Pidurangala
Early morning hike Pidurangala Rock (sunrise)
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Learn about ancient engineering and frescoes
Overnight: Habarana / Sigiriya/anuradhapura
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Day 6 – Wildlife & Adventure
Morning Habarana Safari (elephants & birdlife)
Afternoon leisure or village tour
Overnight: Habarana/Anuradhapura
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Day 7 – Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya
Explore ancient monasteries and ruins
Evening calm reflection
Overnight: Anuradhapura/my home
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Day 8 – Thanthirimale & Polonnaruwa
Morning visit Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya
Continue to Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Explore Gal Vihara, Royal Palace, Parakrama Samudra
Overnight: Polonnaruwa
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Day 9 – East Coast Spiritual & Beach Time
Travel to Trincomalee
Visit Lankapatuna Samudragiri Viharaya
Relax at Trincomalee Beach
Overnight: Trincomalee
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Day 10 – Nilaveli / Pasikuda Beach Relaxation
Morning swim and leisure at Nilaveli Beach (optional)
Continue to Pasikuda Beach
Enjoy calm waters and sunset
Overnight: Pasikuda/Trincomalee
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Day 11 – Scenic Journey to Hill Country
Long scenic drive to Horton Plains area
Rest and acclimatize
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya / Ohiya
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Day 12 – Horton Plains & Conclusion
Early morning trek:
World’s End
Baker’s Falls
Cool climate relaxation
Drop to airport
Tour ends with memorable spiritual, cultural, and natural experiences
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