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5 NIGHT 6 DAYS
Daily Tour
100 people
English
This 6-Day Ramayana Trail and Cultural Tour offers a profound journey through Sri Lanka’s spiritual heritage, blending the epic narrative of the Ramayana with the island’s rich Buddhist traditions and natural beauty. The pilgrimage begins with a focus on purification and devotion at the Munneswaram and Manavari Temples, where Lord Rama is said to have sought atonement for the death of Ravana by installing the first of his sacred Lingams. The journey then heads north to Trincomalee, where travelers visit the historic Koneswaram Temple (Shakthi Peedam)—perched on a dramatic cliff—and the nearby Shankari Devi Temple, both steeped in legends of Ravana and ancient Hindu worship.
As the tour moves toward the central highlands, the focus shifts to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the vibrant Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, alongside an educational visit to a lush Spice Garden. In the hill capital of Kandy, the itinerary balances spirituality and culture with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses a sacred relic of Lord Buddha, followed by a traditional cultural show. The ascent into the misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya brings guests to the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda—where Hanuman is believed to have searched for Sita—and the breathtaking Ramboda Falls.
The final stages of the tour delve deep into the heart of the Ramayana legend in the “Little England” of Sri Lanka. Travelers visit the Ashok Vatika (Hakgala Botanical Garden) and the Seetha Amman Temple, the site where Sita was held captive and where her footprints are said to remain by the stream. After exploring the Gayathri Peedam, the tour concludes in the bustling commercial capital of Colombo. Here, a visit to the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple provides a final moment of devotion before a city tour and shopping excursion, ending a comprehensive journey that spans from ancient mythology to modern Sri Lankan life.
Meeting and Greeting at the Airport by representative. Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Sigiriya via Munneswaram
Munneswaram Temple
The Munneswaram Kovil close to Chilaw is one of the 5 major Shiva temples of Sri Lanka and Rameswaram islands. They are called Ishvarams. According to a Tamil legend, the temple is situated at a place where King Rama prayed to Shiva after committing the worst crime according to Hindu Dharma, namely Brahmahasti, the killing of a priest, because Ravana who had to be killed by Rama in order to liberate Sita, was of Brahmin caste. Rama stopped the Vimana vehicle at Munneswaram because of his feeling that the Doshana sin was not following him at this place. So, he ascended from the vimana and prayed to God Shiva asking for a remedy. Shiva advised Rama to install four lingams at Manavari, Trinco, Mannar and Rameswaram for this purpose. Manavari Temple Manavari, about 6 kms north of Chilaw, is the first place where Lord Rama installed a Lingam, as a remedy to Lord Shiva after committing Brahmincide by killing the King Ravana who was a Brahmin. This Shiva Lingam in Manavari is called Ramalingam because it was made by Lord Rama. There are only two Lingams in the world named after Lord Rama, the other is in Rameswaram in India. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya
Breakfast at Hotel Day Excursion to Trincomalee Visit Hot Spring wells –Ramayana Related Visit Other Hindu Temples – Sri Lakshmi Narana Perumal Temple Visit Shakthi Peedam (Koneswaram Temple) Adjacent to Koneswaram temple there is another small shrine; with some significance for Hindu pilgrims. The original Shankari Devi temple, said to be built by Ravana, was the first in the list of Ashta Dasha (18) Shakti Pitas written down by Adi Shankara, but its whole cliff was destroyed by Portuguese cannon balls. Only a pillar for commemoration is placed on that spot now. And it is believed that the original idol of the Goddess has been preserved and replaced, being venerated now in this nearby new Shankari Devi temple. Visit Sri Bhadrakali Hindu Temple Return to Sigiriya Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya
Breakfast at Hotel Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy Visit Sigiriya Sigiriya – Ramayana Related Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. Mathalai Muthumariamman Temple – Matale Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam is a Hindu temple located in Matale city that is known of the colorful chariots located here. Its history goes back to the early 1800s. The location of the present temple was used by the south Indian immigrants, who came to the island looking for employments. Today, it is one of the biggest Hindu temples in the island. En – Route Visit Spice Garden Spice Garden Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings. At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day-to-day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurveda concoctions. Cultural show at Kandy Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy
Breakfast at Hotel Visit Temple of Tooth relic Temple of Tooth Relic Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honour it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707 City Tour at Kandy (Lake Drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..) City Tour at Kandy (Lake Drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..) Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Visit Hanuman Temple The Ramboda area is believed to be where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana. Rampadai means Rama's Force. The hills of Ramboda are also believed to be where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. A Chinmaya mission has built an Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka with Hanuman as its presiding deity. The temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple are between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon & again 30.30 to 6.30 pm Visit Ramboda Falls Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft.) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft.) above sea level. Visit Tea Factory Sri Lanka is an island made for tea. The country produces tea throughout the year and the total tea production is about 340 million kilograms per annum. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are mainly concentrated in the central highlands and southern inland areas of the island. At present, a larger portion of the country’s tea is exported as Ceylon Black Tea, while the country also produces Ceylon Green Tea, a type developed from Assamese seedlings. Ceylon White Tea, namely silver and golden tips is celebrated around the world for their finest flavour and is among the most expensive tea varieties in the world. Hakgala botanical garden – Ashok Vatika Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at Hotel Visit Gayathri Peedam Gayathri Peedam The Gayathri Cathedral also known as Sri- Lankatheeswarar Temple is the very first temple dedicated for Goddess Gayathri. Gayathri Siddhar chose this place because it was a spiritual revelation. It is believed that the Tri Moortis – Siva, Brahma and Vishnu, appeared here when prince Meganath also known as Indrajit, son of an ancient Sri Lankan King Ravana Performed Siva Thapas and Nikumbala Yagna. Therefore, Gayathri Peedam is one of important site of Ramayana Tour of Sri Lanka. Visit Seetha Amman Temple Epic Related to Seetha Amman temple With reference to the Ramayana Proof of Sri Lanka it is believed that the Seetha devi was kept captive at this site by King Ravana. There is a stream by the side of the temple where that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Seetha Devi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is also said to have bathed in this stream. About centuries ago, of three idols were discovered in the stream. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – Ramayana Related Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple considered as the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Also, this Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka which dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, meaning five faces. This temple is located Colombo Sri Lanka. It is believed that Swamy Chandrashekar built the first hanuman temple in Sri Lanka known as Sri Panchamukha Ancheneyar temple. Srimath Chandrasekara swamigal established First Temple in Sri Lanka and a first chariot in the world for Sri Rama’s beloved devotee Anjaneyar. Colombo city tour & shopping The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo which is located in the western province adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (the capital city of Sri Lanka Colombo is a vibrant city with a mixture of modern life , colonial buildings and ruins Due to its very large harbor and its position along the East-West Sea trade routes Colombo was very popular among ancient traders 2000 years ago. Colombo houses a majority of the Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous land marks in Colombo include the National Museum, World Trade Center, Vihara Maha Devi Park and the Galle Face Green. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo
Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Colombo to Airport for Departure flight End Tour
