The Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka is a fascinating journey through significant sites tied to the ancient epic, the Ramayana. Visitors can explore the Sita Amman Temple in Sita Eliya, believed to be where Sita was held by Ravana, and marvel at Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave, both associated with the legendary king. The trail also includes Sigiriya, thought to be the site of Ravana's palace, and Talaimannar, the starting point of the mythical Adam's Bridge. This trail offers a unique blend of mythology, history, and scenic beauty, making it a culturally rich and spiritually uplifting experience.
Day 1 Arrival - Transfer to Negombo
Day 2 Koneshwaran Temple - Negombo
Day 3 Pinnawela - Kandy
Day 4 Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple-Gayathri Peedem-Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 Hakkagala-Seetha Amman Kovil -Divrumpola Temple-Kataragama Temple
Day 6 Rumassala- Seenigama Temple- Colombo
Day 7 Leisure in Colombo
Day 8 Transfer to Airport
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Welcome on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by a Sunway Holiday representative and transfer to Negombo. In the afternoon make a city tour of Negombo. Visit a Hindu Kovil at Sea Street. Attend a Pooja Ceramony to invoke blessings. Overnight stay in Negombo.
After breakfast do an excursion to Chilaw. Visit the Manavari Lingam, situated approximately 10 km from Chilaw. Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama. There after visit the Koneswaran Temple approximately 12 kilometers from Chilaw town. On your return visit the Sri Muneswaram Hindu Kovil, which attracts visitors from all over Sri Lanka. There after return to Negombo. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Recommended Activities: Koneswaran Kovil
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 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. Visit a tea factory and a plantation to see the tea manufacturing process. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of “Ceylon Tea”. 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 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. Drive to Kataragama. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kataragama.
After breakfast visit Kataragama Temple, Sri Lanka’s largets and most patronized Hindu Temple. Pilgrims from all over Sri Lanka, come to worship here. Attend a Pooja ceremony to invoke blessings. This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam. En-route travel through Dondra, Seenigama and Hikkaduwa. The southernmost part of Sri Lanka is called Dondra and further up towards west is called Seenigama Hikkaduwa. These are the places from where Sugreeva King of the Vanara’s started his onslaught on King Ravana’s forces. At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya. Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify the life saving herbs alone. Parts from the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka. One such place is Rumasala in Galle. Rumassala hill is visible on the drive to Colombo. Evening at leisure in Colombo. Overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast 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. Afterwards 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.
Recommended Activities: Shopping Spree At Urban Malls – Colombo
Breakfast and transfer to airport for onward flight.
