Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour

07N~08D | Specialty Tour

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$ 750 per person | twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th Apr 2025
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The Tour :

A number of places of Sri Lanka involving Hindu deity Rama’s struggle to rescue his beloved Sita from Ravana the king of Lanka are mentioned in the ancient Indian epic poem Ramayana. 07 of these places are explored in this itinerary along with a number of other key sights of the region at a sedate pace.

When to go :

Generally throughout the year, with the exception of the latter half of October and early May.

Best For :

Hindu Pilgrims and Scholars of this specific topic. Suitable for all ages.

Strenuousness :

Mild.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Highlights:

  • Divurumpola - location where Sita performed Agni Pariksha
  • Manavari Shrine in Bangadeniya
  • Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw
  • Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda
  • Sita Amman Kovil in Sita Eliya
  • A glimpse of Ashok Vatika
  • Hakgala Botanical Gardens
  • Scenic Train Ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya
  • Nine-Arch bridge in Demodara
  • Colombo city tour
  • Sightseeing in Kandy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya
  • Lipton's Seat - Sir Thomas Lipton's lookout point
  • Ravana Falls in Ella
  • Diyaluma Falls in Koslanda

Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Private transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
  • All mentioned activities

Itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to the hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon set out on a city tour of Colombo. Visit the vividly colorful Gangarama Temple crammed with artefacts and the impressive all-granite Sri Ponnambalawaneswaram Shivan temple.

Accommodation : Granbell Hotel in Colombo

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

Depart for Kandy city. Take an informative brief guided walk in a spice garden on the way in Mawanella. Here you can pick a lesson on how to prepare local dishes using tropical spices too. On reaching Kandy, set out on a city tour. Visit the panoramic Upper-lake Drive and drive around the man-made Kandy Lake. Leave some time to browse through fabulous gift stores before checking in to the hotel. In the evening enjoy a cultural show, followed by a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Accommodation : Thilanka Hotel in Kandy

Meals : Breakfast

Day 03

Sit back and enjoy spectacular views of endless lush tea fields as we drive this morning to Nuwara Eliya the hill country resort located at 1800 m above sea level. On the way, visit the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda. It is believed Lord Hanuman roamed in these hills in search of Sitadevi. Pull-over a little further again to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Ramboda Falls and to visit a tea factory. Factory fresh tea can be purchased at the factory outlet. Spend the second half of the day at leisure in Nuwara Eliya, exploring the city on your own.

Accommodation : Lynden Grove in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 04

Embark on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya: drive around the man-made Gregory Lake, visit the colonial Hill Club and the beautiful and historic 18-hole golf course. Spend the day leisurely.

Accommodation : Lynden Grove in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 05

This morning visit the Sita Amman kovil in Sita Eliya. This area along with where the Hakgala Botanical Gardens is now located in, once formed Ashok Vatika, the legendary pleasure gardens where Sitadevi is said to have been kept captive by king Ravana. The stream that flows by the shrine is believed to be where Sitadevi bathed and the cavities on the rock here are said to be the footmarks of Lord Hanuman that were formed when he jumped off a tree. Take a relaxed walk in the Hakgala Botanical Gardens followed by a visit to Divurumpola, where Sitadevi is believed to have performed Agni Pariksha to prove her chastity to Lord Rama. Transfer to your accommodation in the picturesque Ella town.

Accommodation : 88th Ella Resort in Ella

Meals : Breakfast

Day 06

Take a delightful morning hike up to the famous nine-arch bridge in Demodara. Move on to visit the Lipton’s Seat in Haputale, a vantage point high up in a tea plantation from where the tea mogul Sir Thomas Lipton had used to survey his vast estates. Later on take a detour to view the Diyaluma Falls in Koslanda, considered the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Complete the day by spending a blissful moment at the Ravana Falls in Ella. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation : 88th Ella Resort in Ella

Meals : Breakfast

Day 07

This morning hop aboard a scenic train bound for Nanu Oya, which offers sweeping views of tea plantations, waterfalls, reservoirs and a countless number of tunnels. From there onwards be transferred by road to the  beach-front hotel in Negombo which is just a 20 minutes journey from the airport.

Accommodation : Camelot Beach Hotel in Negombo

Meals : Breakfast

Day 08

Drive to Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw, where Lord Shiva is believed to have come to Lord Rama’s aid to deliver from Brahmahathi Dosham – curse for slaying a brahmin, king Ravana being a brahmin. Presently Munneswaram is mainly associated with Kali Ma. Later on visit the Manavari Ramalingam Sivan Temple in Bangadeniya. In fulfilling a vow made to Lord Shiva, Lord Rama is believed to have installed a gold lingam in this shrine, which exists to this date. After performing your veneration rituals, be transferred back to the airport for flight.
Image Gallery
Sightseeing
Diyaluma Falls
Lord Hanuman meeting Sita Devi in Ashok Vatika
Lipton's Seat - Sir Thomas Lipton's Lookout Point
Munneswaram Hindu Kovil in Chilaw
Sita Amman Kovil in Sita Eliya
Sita Amman Kovil
Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda
Sri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil in Colombo

Suggested
Accommodation

Following hotels are included in this tour package by default, but can be changed to your preferred level of luxury.

Fairview Hotel - Colombo

Room Category : Standard

The 50-room Fairview Hotel is conveniently located between the Marine Drive and the Galle Road, 02 busy thoroughfares of Colombo.

The hotel is equipped with all the modern amenities. The restaurant on the ground floor offers an extensive breakfast buffet, as well as an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A midnight snack counter is also available. There’s no pool or a gym however.

Sea-view bedroom at Fairview Hotel in Wellawatta, Colombo

Thilanka Hotel - Kandy

Room Category : Deluxe

The Hotel is located close to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Hunnasgiriya Mountain and Udawatta Kele forest reserve.

Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool and a well-equipped gym. There is an in-house doctor for customized spa treatments too. 

Outdoor dining at Thilanka Hotel Kandy

Galway Heights - Nuwara Eliya

Room Category : Deluxe

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya town, close to the man-made Gregory Lake, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course and the Nuwara Eliya Race Course as well as the Pedro Tea Factory.

Deluxe rooms come with courtyard or mountain views. In-room amenities include rain shower, a safe, minibar and electric heaters. WiFi is free.

Galway Heights in Nuwara Eliya

Bandarawela Hotel - Bandarawela

Room Category : Standard

Bandarawela Hotel’s illustrious origins dates back to the 18th century colonial era when the railway links were constructed, upon which the hotel served as a house for train travelers. The hotel was also a facility for recuperating British soldiers during World War II. Hidden amidst the misty mountains, its prime location overlooking the garden foliage makes it the ideal recluse for all holiday seekers.

Comfortable Standard rooms old world charm feature ceiling fans (but no A/C), both bath and showers, TV and tea-coffee makers. Wi-Fi is not available here.

Bandarawela Hotel

Beacon Beach - Negombo

Room Category : Deluxe

This beachfront hotel is just a 20-minute journey from the airport. And all rooms feature sea-view balconies. The sky restaurant on the 07th floor is an ideal place to relax and unwind.

All rooms are fitted with central air-conditioning with individual temperature controls, bathrooms with luxury tubs and rain showers. Hotel provides free WiFi.

Deluxe room at Beacon Beach in Negombo
Elephant Front view

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