Ramayana in Sri Lanka

Muneeswaran_Temple
Tooth Relic Temple
Seetha Eliya
Panchamukg Anjeneyer Temple
Baktha Hanuman Temple

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6 Nights / 7 Days

Starting City: Negombo
Tour Plan
Negombo - 1 Night
Kandy - 1 Night
Nuwara Eliya - 1 Night
Bandarawela - 1 Night
Kataragama - 1 Night
Colombo - 1 Night

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Day 1 : Colombo Airport - Negombo

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Transfer from Colombo Airport to Negambo (40 kilometres). Negombo is a modest beach town located close to Bandaranaike International Airport. With a stash of decent hotels and restaurants to suit all pockets, a friendly local community, an interesting old quarter and a reasonable (though polluted) beach, Negombo is a much easier place to get your Sri Lankan feet than Colombo.

Overnight Stay at Negombo

Day 2 : Negombo - Chilaw - Kandy

After Breakfast at Hotel in Negombo proceed to Chilaw ( Approx 45 kms).. Chilaw is a large town in Puttalam District , North western province Sri Lanka.

Visit the famous Muneeshwaram Temple.

Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’s vimana’s. He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthi dosham as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stops the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the “Brahmaasthi Dosham” was not following him. He ascends from the vimana and asks God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham.

Thereafter visit Manavari Temple.

Manavari is situated on the Chilaw – Puttalam road about 10 km from Chilaw. Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama.

Transfer from Chilaw to Kandy ( Approx 120 kms )

The World Heritage Site, Kandy, was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings, before the country was brought under British rule in 1815. Famous for its rich heritage and splendour, this magnificent city was last ruled by Sri Wickramarajasinghe. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is the most significant highlight of the city along with the Kandy lake, the town and other attractions.

Overnight Stay in Kandy .

Day 3 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (Approx 80 Kms)

Breakfast at Hotel in Kandy. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya has earned a reputation for itself as a preferred destination in the hill country by tourists and locals alike because of its incredibly cool climate and amazing sceneries. Whilst delighting travellers with its awe-inspiring beauty, Nuwara Eliya is also home to one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in South Asia. This town plays a pivotal role in the world¿s tea industry as the produce of this region alone accounts for a substantial portion of tea exports.

Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple

On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi, Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with Lord Hanuman as the presiding deity. On every full moon day special pooja’s are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple. The image of Lord Hanuman here is 16 feet.

Visit to Gayathri Peedam

Gayathri peedam 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. This is the first and the foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka, and the Shiva Lingam found in this temple was brought from the holy river Narmada. This is situated in the Nuwera Eliya town.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya

The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Now there is temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hanuman’s are found by this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of hanuman transforming himself into any size.

Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama - Tissamaharama (Approx 145 kms)

Breakfast at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama

En route Visit to Divurumpola

It is situated 20 Kilometers from Seetha Eliya on N"Eliya Welimada road.

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 ( Agni Pariksha). However she came unscathed and proved here holiness. Today the temple is revered for the oath taken by Sitadevi and even the legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at his temple while settling disputes between parties

Visit to Kataragama Temple

Kataragama is a town famous as a pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Hindus and even the indigenous Veddah people of this country. The Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is the shrine dedicated to the God Skanda-Murugan, also known locally as Kataragama deviyo. One of the myths surrounding Kataragama is concerned with the exploits on earth of a hero named Kataragama and his battles with the forces of evil. Hindus believe that Skanda, the God of War arrived in Sri Lanka and received a house of leaves and a beautiful wife during his visit here. This romantic commemoration is celebrated annually. As a religious centre, Kataragama continues to remain important in the lives of Sri Lankans regardless of race, caste or creed.

Transfer from Kataragama to Tissamaharama

Overnight Stay at Tissamaharama

Day 5 : Tissamaharama - Galle - Beruwala (210 Kms)

Breakfast at Hotel in Tissamaharama

Transfer from Tissamaharama to Galle.

Visit to Rumassala : - At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lord 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. Lord Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify

Thereafter Do Galle City Tour

Galle is located in the south-western part of Sri Lanka and is an important city in the region. The city remains the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese during their period in the country. The Galle Fort, today, is a world heritage site and the most important landmark in the city. The Dutch Museum and the Dutch Church are two other significant attractions. Galle has also made a name for itself for its intricate lace and ebony carvings.

Transfer from Galle to Beruwala

Overnight Stay at Beruwala

Day 6 : Beruwala - Colombo (90 Kms)

Breakfast at Hotel. Leisure time in Beruwala.

Transfer to Colombo

En route Visit Panchamukg Anjeneyer Temple

A temple dedicated to Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka. The only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar.

Overnight Stay at Colombo

Day 7 : Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at Hotel at Colombo

Do Colombo City & Shopping Tour

Colombo is the trade capital of Sri Lanka, and is a city that has undergone rapid changes. While most old buildings have been replaced by new apartments and office buildings, some parts of the city yet retains its old charm. The 100 year old clock tower built by the British and some colonial buildings remain examples. The Independence Square, Nelum Pokuna, Pettah Bazaar and BMICH are some of the main highlights of the city. Colombo also provides ample entertainment in terms of an active night life as well as a shopping experience you'd never forget.

Note:
1. Above mentioned rates are based on per person basis. | GST will be extra.
2. Above mentioned rates does not include peak season's surcharge.
3. These rates will not be applicable during Christmas, New Year Period and Long Weekends.

Terms and Conditions

Price mentioned is on per person on twin sharing basis. (Based on Minimum 2 pax)
Bookings are subject to availability with the hotel.
Cost does not include any other thing apart from the itinerary inclusions.
All cancellations & amendments will be done as per hotel policy.
The guest must carry photo identification like Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel.

Inclusion:

Accommodation on BB basis at the above mentioned Hotels or similar.
Transportation by a/c vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide for 08 Pax and a separate English speaking guide for 09 Pax onwards.
Value added Tax
Assistant at the airport

Exclusions:

Lunch and Dinner on tour.
Camera/video permits
Expenses of a personal nature.
Entrance fees to places of interest
All applicable Entrance fees.
Any compulsory room supplement during the tour.
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