Madhu
Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu โ The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka โ a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
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Catholic & Christian Heritage Trail
โ Catholic Trail
Package Overview
From the 'Little Rome' of Negombo to the forest shrine of Madhu โ a Catholic story stretching from Portuguese arrival in 1505 to the resilience of Easter 2019. This trail can be travelled in full as a single pilgrimage, or split across shorter journeys. Below is the master itinerary covering every sacred site on the Catholic & Christian Heritage Trail; Nelum will tailor the pacing, hotel tier and inclusions to your preferences.
MadhuTalawilaRagama / Tewatte
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$885
person ยท 3โ
pilgrim comfort ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB ยท flexible duration
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What makes this trip unforgettable
โฆ Shrine of Our Lady of Madhuโฆ St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikadeโฆ St Anne's Shrine, Talawilaโฆ Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatteโฆ St Mary's Church, Negomboโฆ Flexible pacing โ 3, 5, 7 or 10 day variantsโฆ Faith-aware chauffeur-guideโฆ Modest dress & offerings handled for you
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Colombo
St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade โ Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua โ a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
Talawila
St Anne's Shrine, Talawila โ Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary โ one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
Ragama / Tewatte
Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte โ Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
Negombo
St Mary's Church, Negombo โ A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
Katuwapitiya, Negombo
St Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya โ A symbol of resilience and forgiveness. Today the church serves as both a parish and a national memorial.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
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Day 01 โ Madhu ยท Shrine of Our Lady of MadhuColombo / Airport โ Madhu
Two annual festivals draw nearly a million pilgrims (2 July and 15 August). The forest setting is profoundly tranquil outside festival weeks; pilgrims collect Madhu sand believed to have healing properties.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 02
Day 02 โ Colombo ยท St Anthony's Shrine, KochchikadeMadhu โ Colombo
Particularly atmospheric on Tuesday evening novena services, when the church and surrounding streets fill with devotees of every faith.
โฑ 5 Hours 55 Minutes๐ Private Chauffeur - 03
Day 03 โ Talawila ยท St Anne's Shrine, TalawilaColombo โ Talawila
An isolated golden-sand setting on the Kalpitiya peninsula. Pair the visit with kitesurfing or a whale and dolphin trip out of Kalpitiya.
โฑ 3 Hours 29 Minutes๐ Private Chauffeur - 04
Day 04 โ Ragama / Tewatte ยท Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, TewatteTalawila โ Ragama / Tewatte
A pilgrim hill setting with panoramic views; particularly active on Marian feast days and during the May rosary month.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 05
Day 05 โ Negombo ยท St Mary's Church, NegomboRagama / Tewatte โ Negombo
Walk the canal-side fishing village in the early morning when the catamaran fleet returns; many of the families are Catholics descended from Portuguese-era converts.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 06
Day 06 โ Katuwapitiya, Negombo ยท St Sebastian's Church, KatuwapitiyaNegombo โ Katuwapitiya, Negombo
Visit the memorial wall listing the names of the victims; the parish welcomes pilgrims who wish to pray for peace.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur
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โ Included sacred sites
- MadhuShrine of Our Lady of Madhu โ The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka โ a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
- ColomboSt Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade โ Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua โ a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
- TalawilaSt Anne's Shrine, Talawila โ Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary โ one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
- Ragama / TewatteOur Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte โ Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
- NegomboSt Mary's Church, Negombo โ A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
- Katuwapitiya, NegomboSt Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya โ A symbol of resilience and forgiveness. Today the church serves as both a parish and a national memorial.
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Choose your comfort
3โ ยท 4โ ยท 5โ options
3โ
Pilgrim Comfortโ
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From $885 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Madhu ยท 1NPalmyrah House MannarMID ยท BB
- Colombo ยท 1NCinnamon Red ColomboMID ยท BB
- Talawila ยท 1NPalmyrah House MannarMID ยท BB
- Ragama / Tewatte ยท 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID ยท BB
- Negombo ยท 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID ยท BB
- Katuwapitiya, Negombo ยท 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID ยท BB
4โ
Heritageโ
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From $1235 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Madhu ยท 1NThiru HotelPREMIUM ยท BB
- Colombo ยท 1NCinnamon Grand ColomboPREMIUM ยท BB
- Talawila ยท 1NThiru HotelPREMIUM ยท BB
- Ragama / Tewatte ยท 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM ยท BB
- Negombo ยท 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM ยท BB
- Katuwapitiya, Negombo ยท 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM ยท BB
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Sacred Luxuryโ
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From $1825 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Madhu ยท 1NJetwing JaffnaLUXURY ยท BB
- Colombo ยท 1NShangri-La ColomboLUXURY ยท BB
- Talawila ยท 1NJetwing JaffnaLUXURY ยท BB
- Ragama / Tewatte ยท 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY ยท BB
- Negombo ยท 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY ยท BB
- Katuwapitiya, Negombo ยท 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY ยท BB
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Madhu
1 recommended
Colombo
1 recommended
Talawila
1 recommended
Ragama / Tewatte
1 recommended
Negombo
1 recommended
Katuwapitiya, Negombo
1 recommended
Pricing
Per-person rates
| Occupancy | Basis | Price / person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 pax โ sharing double | person ยท 3โ pilgrim comfort ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB ยท flexible duration ยท 6 Nights / 7 Days ยท flexible | $885 |
| Single supplement | Solo traveller | On request |
| Child (under 12) | Sharing with 2 adults | On request |
โ What's Included
- โPersonalised airport meet & greet
- โPilgrim-grade accommodation throughout
- โDaily breakfast (vegetarian options on request)
- โPrivate chauffeur-guide briefed on faith practice
- โModest-dress shawls in vehicle
- โStandard offerings at major shrines
ร What's Not Included
- รInternational flights & eVisa
- รLunch, dinner & beverages unless stated
- รPersonal pooja / offerings
- รTips, gratuities, personal expenses
- รTravel insurance
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Sacred sites
Sacred sites on the Catholic & Christian Heritage Trail
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catholic
Madhu
Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu
The most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka โ a national Marian shrine and international pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims of every religion. Pope Francis visited in 2015.
๐ 1-2 nights๐ฃ 5 hrs from Colombo
catholic
Colombo
St Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua โ a national shrine of hope and international Catholic destination visited daily by pilgrims of every religion.
๐ 45 minutes๐ฃ Central Colombo
catholic
Talawila
St Anne's Shrine, Talawila
Dedicated to Saint Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary โ one of Sri Lanka's largest Catholic pilgrimage centres, associated with family devotion, healing and thanksgiving.
๐ 1 hour๐ฃ 3.5 hrs from Colombo
catholic
Ragama / Tewatte
Our Lady of Lanka Shrine, Tewatte
Sri Lanka's National Marian Shrine and Minor Basilica, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Lanka, Patroness of Sri Lanka.
๐ 2 hours๐ฃ 45 min from Colombo
catholic
Negombo
St Mary's Church, Negombo
A vivid example of Sri Lanka's Portuguese-Catholic heritage, with one of the most elaborately painted ceilings of any Sri Lankan church.
๐ 1 night๐ฃ 30 min from airport
catholic
Katuwapitiya, Negombo
St Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya
A symbol of resilience and forgiveness. Today the church serves as both a parish and a national memorial.
๐ 1-2 hours๐ฃ 10 min from Negombo town