The Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka is a captivating journey that explores sites associated with the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Key highlights include the Sita Amman Temple in Sita Eliya, where Sita was held captive, and the majestic Ravana Falls and Cave, linked to the legendary King Ravana. The trail also features Sigiriya Rock Fortress, thought to be Ravana's ancient palace, and Talaimannar, the starting point of Adam's Bridge (Rama's Bridge). This trail blends mythology, history, and natural beauty, offering a unique cultural and spiritual experience.
Day 1 Arrival - Transfer to Colombo - Kelaniya Temple
Day 2 Pinnawela - Kandy
Day 3 Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple - Gayathri Peedem- Nuwara Eliya
Day 4 Hakkagala – Seetha Amman Kovil – Divrumpola Temple – Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – Colombo
Day 6 Transfer to Airport
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Welcome on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by a Sunway Holiday representative and transfer to Colombo. In the afternoon visit the Buddhist shrine and a temple done by King Veebeshana in Kelaniya. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela. See the elephants in nature, being fed, working & bathing in the nearby river. Make a ride on an elephant. Visit a spice garden to see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Proceed to Kandy. Visit the university area & the botanical gardens in Peradeniya. In Kandy visit the upper lake, Kandy Market area, etc. In the evening witness a show of cultural performances. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Recommended Activities: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage The Temple Of The Tooth Relic, Kandy Kandy City Tour
After breakfast make a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Then drive to Nuwara eliya. En-route visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman temple at Ramboda. The image of Lord Hanuman here is 16 feet. In the afternoon do a sight seeing tour of Nuwaraeliya. Also visit Gayathri peedam. It is believed to be the place from where King Ravana’s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and pooja’s and in turn was granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva. Overnight stay in Nuwara eliya.
After breakfast visit a tea factory and a plantation to see the tea manufacturing process. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of “Ceylon Tea”. Thereafter make an excursion to Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The ‘Rama-Sitha’ epic also raises very concrete evidence that “Sitha” while in Ravana’s” custody has often used this garden to spend most of her leisure time while longing for her husband and home.Visit the Seetha Amman Kovil. Sitha Amman Kovil is located about 1km away from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. This temple is believed to mark the spot where Sitha, was held captive by her abductor, King Ravana. Afterwards visit The Divurumpola Temple. It is 20 Kilometers from Seetha Eliya. Divurumpola means a place of oath. Sitadevi, after her liberation from King Ravana underwent a test to prove here chastity by offering herself to fire. Return to Nuwara eliya in the afternoon. Evening at leisure. Over night stay in Nuwara eliya.
After breakfast drive to Colombo. Travel through a beautiful landscape & see the widest waterfall of Sri Lanka, “St. Clair’s”. Enjoy the rich nature. Make a stop at the Tea Kiosk passing the “Devon” waterfall. In Kalubovila visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple. This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and also the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Drive through Kithulgala where the Oscar winning movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed. Make a sightseeing tour of Colombo. Visit a Buddhist Temple, a Hindu Temple, Pettah, Fort, Museum, Galle Face Green, Independence Square. Discover the city & explore the shopping malls, such as House of Fashion, Odel, Arena, etc. Evening at leisure. Night life lovers can explore the city’s night life options. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast and transfer to airport for onward flight.
