PearlisleBuddhist pilgrimage tours in Sri Lanka
Visit the sacred cities with a team that has looked after pilgrim groups from India: Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.
A pilgrim group in whiteWhat you get.
Everything below comes with every buddhist pilgrimage plan. Ask for anything else.
The sacred cities
Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Kandy.
Coach for the group
37- and 45-seat coaches for pilgrim groups.
Visas for the group
We helped a 26-person group get visas approved before travel.
Simple, pure food
Vegetarian meals arranged across the route.
Puja times
Visits timed for temple ceremonies.
Group leader support
One contact for the organiser.
A sample route.
A starting point we change to fit your days, hotels and pace.
- Day 1Arrival, Negombo
Pickup and rest after the flight.
- Day 2–3Anuradhapura
Sri Maha Bodhi and the ancient stupas.
- Day 4Dambulla
The cave temples.
- Day 5–6Kandy
Temple of the Tooth, morning and evening.
- Day 7–8Coast and Colombo
Rest by the sea, then the airport.
From our tours.
Photos taken on Pearlisle trips.
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Common questions
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Do you help with group visas?
Yes. For our October 2026 pilgrimage group of 26, all visas were approved before travel.
Which sites do you include?
Anuradhapura, Dambulla and Kandy are the core. Polonnaruwa, Mihintale and Kelaniya can be added.
Can we pay on arrival?
For some groups we have agreed payment on arrival. We confirm the terms in your quotation.
See your whole trip
before you pay.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We send back a day-by-day plan and a quotation, free, with no obligation.