Package Highlights

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25-Day Grand Festival

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil — Grandest Hindu Festival in Sri Lanka

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Driver + Hotel

AC Vehicle, Driver & Hotel with Breakfast

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Flexible 3-25 Day Packages

Choose 3, 5, 7, 10 or 25 Days Within the 25-Day Festival

Festival Itinerary & Daily Highlights

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Day 1: Arrival in Jaffna & Festival Opening

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Pickup from the Airport

Your driver and AC vehicle will be waiting at the Airport (BIA). Drive you to Jaffna Via Kurunegala stop for refreshments then on to Anuradhapura. Stop for refreshments. Transfer to your hotel in Jaffna for check-in.

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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Visit

Visit the magnificent Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, the spiritual heart of the festival. Witness the temple preparations, ornate decorations, and the gathering of devotees.

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Evening: Flag Hoisting Ceremony

Attend the sacred flag hoisting ceremony (Kodi Yetram) that marks the official opening of the 25-day festival. Experience the devotional music and atmosphere.

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Dinner at Hotel

Return to your hotel for a relaxing dinner and rest after the first day of festivities.

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Day 2: Chariot Procession & Cultural Immersion

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Morning: Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading to the festival grounds.

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Chariot Procession (Ther Thiruvizha)

Witness the spectacular chariot procession where the deity is carried on a grand chariot through the streets of Nallur. One of the most visually stunning events of the festival.

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Afternoon: Jaffna Cultural Exploration

Explore Jaffna town, visit the Jaffna Public Library, Jaffna Fort, and the bustling market. Experience authentic Jaffna cuisine for lunch.

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Evening: Festival Continues

Return to Nallur Kovil for evening rituals, devotional songs, and the vibrant atmosphere of the festival at night.

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Day 3: Sacred Bathing Ceremony & Departure

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Morning: Theertham (Sacred Bathing)

Witness the sacred bathing ceremony of the deity, a deeply spiritual ritual. Participate in the distribution of holy water (theertham) to devotees.

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Temple of a Thousand Pillars

Visit the historic temple architecture and admire the intricate carvings, the thousand-pillared hall, and the golden gopuram (tower).

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Return Journey

Your driver starts the journey back to BIA for your journey back to your country. End of an unforgettable spiritual journey.

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Extended Days (5, 7, 10 & 25 Days or bespoke Packages)

For longer packages, you will experience additional highlights including: the Silver Chariot procession, the grand car festival (Car Ther), the holy water cutting ceremony (Ambal Festival), visits to Nagadeepa Temple, Delft Island, Casuarina Beach, Keerimalai hot springs, and deeper immersion into Jaffna's Tamil culture and cuisine.

What's Included

✅ flights_included
✅ AC Vehicle with Private Driver
✅ Hotel with Daily Breakfast
✅ Festival Guide & Assistance
✅ All Temple & Site Entry Tickets
✅ airport_transfers
✅ Upgrade Options Available
✅ 24/7 Ceylon Trails Support

Pricing & Duration Options

3-Day Festival Experience
Rs 158,000 / $471
2 Nights
Opening ceremony, chariot procession, sacred bathing
5-Day Deep Immersion
Rs 248,000 / $739
4 Nights
All above + Silver Chariot, cultural sites, Jaffna town
7-Day Full Festival Week
Rs 328,000 / $977
6 Nights
All above + Grand Car Festival, Nagadeepa, Delft Island
10-Day Ultimate Experience
Rs 428,000 / $1,275
9 Nights
All above + Keerimalai, Casuarina Beach, full immersion
15-Day Complete Festival
Rs 598,000 / $1,781
14 Nights
Full 15-day festival access, all major events, maximum immersion
25-Day Complete Festival
Rs 997,000 / $2,970
24 Nights
Full 25-day festival access, all major events, maximum immersion

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