Overview

This tour covers most of the popular destinations in Ramayana including some world historical heritage in India. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and also an important part of the Hindu canon, one of the most important literary works of ancient India.

Highlights

  • Excellent value for money.
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences.
  • All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included.
  • Breakfast included.
  • Private guide for a more personalized experience.

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Colombo

Day 02: Colombo - Kataragama

Day 03: Kataragama- Nuwara Eliya

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

Day 05: Kandy

Day 06: Kandy - Sigiriya

Day 07: Sigiriya - Negombo

Day 08: Colombo

Details Itinerary

DAY 01               : ARRIVE COLOMBO

When you arrive in Colombo, we will pick you up at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to Colombo. Overnight stay at Hotel.

 

DAY 02               : COLOMBO/ KATARAGAMA

You will drive to Rumassala in Galle (approx. 2 hours). It is part of the Himalaya Hill that was fallen when Mighty Hanuman was carrying it to find life-saving herbs for saving the life of both Lords Rama and Lakshmana. After this visit, you will be taken to Ussangoda (approx. 2 hours drive). It is believed that Lord Hanuman torched some parts of King Ravana’s empire and Ussanggoda is on the torched areas. Proceed to Katharagama (approx. 2 hours) and visit Kataragama shrine. It is said that God Kataragama came from India, married a Jungle Girl from Sri Lanka and lived here. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 03               : KATARAGAMA/ NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast, you will be driven to Ella (approx. 3 hours) where you can visit Ravana falls and Ravana Caves. The locals believe that King Ravana has lived in one of the caves above the waterfalls. Also visit Divurumpola Temple - the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha. On completion, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2 hours), en-route visit Hakgala Botanical gardens and Seethai Amman Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 04               : NUWARA ELIYA / KANDY

In the morning, you will visit the Gayathri Peedam where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in return was granted super natural powers by lord Shiva. After this visit, we will drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours) en-route visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - on the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita. Overnight stay at Hotel.

 

DAY 05               : KANDY

Today you can do a city tour of Kandy including visits to Botanical Garden and Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 06               : KANDY / SIGIRIYA

After breakfast drive to Sigiriya. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. In the afternoon, you can climb the Sigiriya rock fortress. Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 07               : SIGIRIYA / NEGOMBO

Today you will be driven to Munneshwaram Temple and Mannavari Temple (approx. 5 hours). Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here and Mannavari Temple is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Drive to Negombo and stay at hotel.

 

DAY 08               : COLOMBO

In time transfer to airport to board your homebound flight.

Inclusions/Exclusions

What's includes:

  • Air-conditioned accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charge.
 
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Add-ons

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