RAMAYANA LANKA TOUR
OVERVIEW
Embark on a captivating journey through the cultural and spiritual heartland of srilanka with our 8 day Ramayana Lanka Tour. This immersive experience is designed to take you on a pilgrimage tracing the footsteps of one of Hinduism’s most revered epics, the Ramayana.
HIGHLIGHT
- Munneswara Hindu Temple & Manawari Temple Chilaw
- Tirukoneswaram Temple Trincomalee
- Sigiriya Fortress (Lions Rock- UNESCO World Heritage)
- Sri Bhaktha Hunuman Temple/ Seetha Amman Temple
- Gayathri Peedam Nuwara Eliya
- Divurumpola Temple
- Ravana water Fall /Ravana Caves
- Kandy Sightseeing Tour ( A UNESCO World Heritage)
- Royal Garden Kandy
- Hakgala Botanic Gardens
- Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple Colombo
- Vibhishana Temple Kelaniya
Day 01.
Arrival / Airport > Chilaw > Sigiriya
Arrival / Airport > Chilaw > Sigiriya
- Arrival , Transfer to Chilaw ( 1h 40 min )
- Visit Munneswaram Hindu Temple Manavari Hindu Temple
- Transfer to Sigiriya (3 Hours)
- Dinner & overnight stay Sigiriya
Munneswaram Temple – is an important regional Hindu Temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana and its legendary hero – king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient pancha iswarams dedicated to shiva in the region.
Manawari Temple – is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the SHIVA LINGUM. Manawari Temple is one of the significant Hindu temple which linked to the Ramayana Srilanka yatra.
Day 02.
Sigiriya
- Sigiriya > Trincomalee
- Discover World famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) 2Hrs
- Transfer to Trincomalee
- Visit Thirukoneswaram Temple
- Tricomalee sightseeing tour
- overnight stay in Trincomalee/ Dinner
Sigiriya Rock – is an ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka. Famous for its ruins of royal palace atop a massive rock column. Build by King Kashyapa in the 5th century AD , it is also known as “ Lion Rock “ and features impressive water gardens, frescoes, and a mirror wall. Visitors can Climb the 1200 steps to the summit to explore the remains of the palace and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Landscape.
Day 03.
Trincomalee > Kandy
- Route: Trincomalee > Kandy.
- Check out and Transfer to Kandy (mahanuwara)
- Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple Enroot (UNESCO Heritage site)
- Visit Herbal & Spice Garden Enroot / Lunch
- Arrived to Kandy / Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Dinner/ overnight stay Kandy
Royal Cave Temple ( Golden Temple of Dambulla) – is a World Heritage site (1991) in Sri Lanka. Dambulla is the largest and Best- preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160m (150ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more then eighty documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues. Three statues of Srilankan Kings and for statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include VISHNU and GANESHA.
Kandy (Mahanuwara) – is a city in Central Srilanka, known as the Island’s culturel capital, with a rich history as the last royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) , one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Thirukoneswaram – According to one Hindu Legend, Shiva at Koneswaram was worshipped by INDRA, king of the gods. king Ravana of the epic Ramayana and his mother are believed to have worshiped shiva in the sacred lingam form at koneswaram circa 2000 BCE, the cleft of Swami Rock is attributed to Ravana’s great strength. According to this tradition, his Father- in -Low MAYA built the ketheeswaram temple in mannar. Ravana is believed to have brought the swayambhu lingam in the temple to koneswaram, one of sixty – nine such lingams he carried from Mount Kailash.
Day 04.
Kandy
- Kandy city tour / shopping
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Kandy cultural show ( daily 5:00pm)
- Leisure in the Hotel
- Dinner/ overnight stay Kandy
Kandy City Tour – spend the day with exploring this great city. Evening at Leisure.
Overnight Kandy.
Day 05.
Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
- Check out and Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Tea Plantation & Factory Enroot Ramboda Water Falls
- Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple
- Reach to Nuwara Eliya/ Nuwra Eliaya sightseeing
- Dinner/ overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple- constructed by theChinmaya mission of Sri Lanka. The temple offers sweeping views over the kotmale Reservoir and has become a popular stop for travelers of the Ramayana Trail. This Hanuman temple was constructed in 1999 and it is Believed that Hanuman was searching for SETA DEVI and still there are some Ramayana facts available in this area.
Day 06.
Nuwara Eliya > Kataragama
- Visit Sita Amman Temple/ Hakgala Garden
- Divurumpola Buddhist Temple
- Ravana Ella / Ravana Caves Enroot
- Reach to Kataragama
- Dinner/ overnight stay Kataragama
Seetha Amman temple – in Seetha Eliya, has been constructed in what is believed to be the last location Sita was held captive by Ravana . It is possibly the only temple in the world to be dedicated to Sita.
Divurumpola Buddhist Temple – has become a major Hindu Pilgrimage site, as it is said to be the Location of Sita’s famous fire ordeal, the AGNI PARIKSHA.
Day 07.
Kataragama > Colombo
- Visit Kataragama Temple (God Skanda Temple)
- Ussangoda National Park
- Rumassala Mountain
- Reach to Colombo / Rest & Relax
- Dinner/ overnight Colombo
Kataragama Temple – in Kataragama, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist Guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and Hindu War God Murugan
Ussangoda- According to the Hindu Puranas, Ussangoda was one of the Landing strips of Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimana
Rumassala mountain- According to the Ramayana Legend, it’s a piece of the Himalayan Mountain dropped by the monkey god Hanuman, who was carrying the magical SANJEEWANI herb to save the wounded Lakshmana
Day 08
Colombo > Airport ( Departure)
- Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple
- Colombo Sightseeing Tour
- Vibhishana Temple Kelaniya ( kelaniya Buddhist Temple
- Departure
Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – considered as the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Also this Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Srilanka which dedicated to LORD HANUMAN in this panchamuga from , meaning five faces . It is also said to be the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar
Kelaniya Buddhist Temple ( Vibhishana Temple)- Kelaniya is very important Buddhist Temple in Sri Lanka. There is a direct link between Ramayana tour Srilanka and Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. Ramayana states that after the death of King Ravana, King Vibhishana was crowned by Lakshmana. So Kelaniya is the place which had been ruled by Vibhishana.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our other tours. Proceed to the Airport in time for the connecting flight.
