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Ramayana Trail is the most popular tour package in Sri Lanka among the Hindu devotees. Accoring to the epic of Ramayana, Sri Lanka was known as the “Lankapura” and the King of the Lankapura was Ravana. King Ravana abducted the Seetha, the consort of the lord Ram in ancient India.The epic of Ramayana depicts the rescue mission of the Seetha after defeating the Ravana.
Many sites relevant to the Epic of Ramayana have been identified including the Ashok Vatika, Sanjeevani Mountains and the famous Ram setu or the Adam’s bridge. Further to that there are many more Ramayan related sites such as Munneswaram temple,Manvari temple or Ramalinga shivan,Ravana caves,Ravana falls,Thiru Koneshwaram temple,Sri Bhakta Hanuman temple,Gayathri peeth,Seetha Amman temple,Divurumpola,Anjaneyar temple,Ussangoda ,Kelaniya Vibheeshana temple and many more.
This ‘’Ramayana trail “package includes Seven days and Six nights and shall be covered main attractions in the Chilaw,Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Kandy, Nuwaraeliya,Ella, Galle & Colombo. Few of the most important Ramayana sites such as Munneswaram temple,Manvari temple or Ramalinga shivan, Thiru Koneshwaram temple,Ritigala Sanjeewani mountain , Sigiriya rock (Ravana’s palace according to the believers), Sri Bhakta Hanuman temple, Seetha Amman temple,Ashok Vatika,Divurumpola, Ravana caves,Ravana falls,Ussangoda beach (strip for landing the Pushpaka viman) , Roomassala Sanjeewani mountain shall be covered under this Ramayana itinerary depend on the time availability.
Moreover to the above mentioned Ramayana related itinerary, important places / sightseeing such as Spice & Herbal garden ,Shopping experience at Kandy (Gem, Wooden carvings, Silk & Batik) ,Temple of tooth relic of Buddha, Tea factory and Tea Estates, Galle old Dutch fort, turtle hatcheries , Colombo city tour & general shopping experience are included in this Ramayana Trail package.
Summary of the Itinerary
Day 01
Airport - Sigiriya
- Arrival at the Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB).
- Meeting & Greeting by the representative of the Tetra Travels.
- Transfer to Sigiriya for overnight stay. (150Km – 3 hours)
- Enroot visit Munneswaram & Manvari temple (Ramalinga shivan) in Chilaw.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 02
Sigiriya - Trincomalee - Sigiriya
- Visit Thiru Koneshwaram temple in Trincomalee,the temple said to be built by the Agastya Rishi. (100 Km - 2 hours)
- If the time permits,Visit Ritigala monastery complex, which is believe to be one of the five parts of the dronagiri mount of Himalaya Mountain brought by the Hanuman to obtain the Sanjeewani plant.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 03
Sigiriya - Kandy
- Visit Sigiriya ancient palace complex (Lion’s Rock), UNESCO world heritage site.
- Check-out the hotel leave for Kandy.(Sacred city of Kandy is a UNESCO world heritage site) (100 Km – 3 hours)
- Visit Spice & Herbal garden enroot to Kandy.
- Check-in at the Hotel in Kandy.
- Visit Gem museum, wooden carving shops, Silk gardens and shopping experience.
- Visit Temple of tooth relic of Buddha.
- Visit Cultural show.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 04
Kandy - Nuwaraeliya
- Check-out the hotel after the Breakfast & leave for Nuwaraeliya. (80 Km – 3 hours)
- Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman temple in Ramboda.
- Visit Tea factory and Tea Estates on the way to Nuwaraeliya.
- Visit Seetha Amman temple & see the area believe to be the Ashok Vatika.
Overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya
Day 05
Nuwara Eliya - Galle
- Check-out from the hotel and leave for Galle. (260Km – 5 hours)
- Enroot visit Diwurumpola temple, the place where Seetha Maatha perform the Agni Pareeksha.
- Visit Ravana waterfall & Ravana Caves.
- If the time permits,Enroot Visit Ussangoda area, which is believed to be the landing strip of the Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimanaya.
Overnight stay in Galle
Day 06
Galle - Colombo
- Visit Old Dutch fort at Galle, another UNESCO world heritage site.
- See the view of the Roomassala Mountain, which is believe to be one of the five parts of the dronagiri mount of Himalaya Mountain brought by the Hanuman to obtain the Sanjeewani plant.
- Check-out the hotel after the breakfast & leave for Colombo. (120Km – 2.5 hours)
- Visit Turtle hatcheries / Conservation centers in Kosgoda.
- Colombo city tour in the evening.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 07
Colombo - Airport
- Check-out from the hotel and leave for Departure. (35 Km – 1hour)
- Optional activities can be done in Colombo depend on the departure flight time.