08 Days Tour & 12 days Tour
Daily Tour
30 people
English
About this tour/ Highlights of the Tour
A Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka is a spiritual and cultural journey to locations described in the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayana, believed to be connected to the story of Lord Rama and Sita. This tour focuses on visiting key sites such as temples, caves, and other landmarks linked to the epic’s narrative, where it is believed Sita was held captive by the demon king Ravana and Rama later rescued her. The tour’s meaning lies in connecting pilgrims and tourists to the story’s history and its themes of virtue and devotion through visiting these sacred and mythical places
Highlights of the Tour
Sri Munneshwaram Temple /Manavari Sivan Kovil/ Anuradhapura/ Thirukoneshwaram kovil/ Sri Badrakali Amman Kovil/ Sigiriya lion Rock Wild Safari/ Sigiriya Village Safari/ Dambulla Cave Temple/ Kandy sacred Tooth relic temple/ Cultural Show/ Shopping, silks, Handicraft, Gems & Jewelers Shopping/ Cultural Show/ Sri Bhakta Hanuman Kovil/ Ramboda Waterfalls
Tea Trail & Tea Factory / Gayathri Peedam Hindu Kovil/ Greogry Lake/ Sita Amman Temple/ Ashok Vatika in Nuwara eliya (Now This Has Been Converted as a Botanical Garden / Sita devi’s Agni Pariksha Divurumpola temple/ St’ Clair Waterfall/ Devon waterfall/ Water rafting/ Colombo City Tour/ Departure
places of interest: Sri Munneswaram Temple/ Manavari Sivan Hindu Temple/ Ancient city of Anuradhapura
Arrival at the Colombo international airport, a warm welcome by Tropical Trails Lanka. Thereafter, proceed to Anuradhapura
Visit While on The Way
Manavari Sivan Hindu Temple - Manavari is a temple where Lord Rama installed his first lingam as Lord Shivaadvised. This was done as a remedy for committing Brahmincide by killing King Ravana. Lord Rama was advised to build 5 lingams in Sri Lanka by Lord Shiva.
Munneswaram temple - is an important Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence since,1000 CE. There are legends surrounding the temple associate it with the Ramayana story, and its legendary, hero-king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region.
Check-in at hotel & Rest in Few Hours at the Hotel, after Lunch We Visit to Ancient city of Anuradhapura
Places of interest:
Jaya Sri-Mahabodhi (sacred Bo-tree), Brazen palace (2nd cent. B.C.), Ruwanweliseya , Samadhibuddha, Thuparamaya., Isurumuniya Temple Twin ponds.
Ancient city of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is Situated in the island’s north-central region. It was unquestionably the most opulent city in ancient Sri Lanka and served as its first capital. There are two world heritage sites, there are numerous sites of historical and archaeological interest that can be explored capital of the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom.
overnight stay at the hotel in Anuradhapura
Visit Location & Activities
Thirukoneswaram temple is a significant Hindu temple complex in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, located on Swami Rock, a promontory surrounded by the sea. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as the "temple of the thousand pillars". The temple has ancient origins and was once one of the wealthiest temples in Southeast Asia before it was destroyed by the Portuguese in the 17th century, with parts of its materials used to build a fort. It has since been rebuilt and remains an important pilgrimage center.
overnight stay at the hotel in Trinco
Places of interest / activities: Minneriya National Park (Willdlife)
Breakfast at the hotel & proceed to Sigiriya and Participate to Safari
Minneriya Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park is the world’s largest known gathering place for Asian elephants. During this time, herds of up to 450 elephants can be seen in the 8,890-hectare park located just a few square kilometers from the Minneriya Lake. According to some reports, there are as many as 700 elephants.
overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya
Places of interest / activities: Village safari – traditional Lunch / Rock fortress of Sigiriya Breakfast at the hotel & proceed to Village safari (Village Life Experience).
Village Activities - Bullock Cart Riding, Agricultural vehicle Ride, Catamaran Boat Ride, and Cooking traditionally at the village premises followed by lunch.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Referred to as the eighth wonder of the world, it dates back to over 7,000 years ago. The garden city and palace were built by King Kasyapa (477–495 AD). It is a UNESCO declared world heritage site. overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya
Places of interest / activities: Dambulla Cave Temple / Herbal & Spice Garden / sacred Tooth relic temple / cultural dance show After Breakfast at the hotel & proceed to Kandy.
Dambulla Cave Temple - A UNESCO world heritage site featuring magnificent rock temple caves.
Spice Garden - See the different spices that Sri Lanka is famous for and see how they are grown and processed.
Sacred Tooth Relic Temple - A listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred pilgrimage destination housing the tooth relic of the Buddha.
Cultural Show - Enjoy a vibrant cultural dance performance with fire dancing (Around 4.45 p.m.). overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy
Places of interest / activities: Sri Bhakta Hanuman Kovil / Ramboda Waterfalls / Tea Trail & Tea Factory / Gayathri Peedam Hindu Kovil / Greogry Lake / Sita Amman Temple / Ashok Vatika Breakfast at the hotel & proceed to Nuwara Eliya, also known as 'Little England'.
Sri Bhakta Hanuman Kovil - Built by the Chinmaya Mission, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Sita Amman Temple - A colorful Hindu shrine located where Sita Devi is believed to have been held.
Ashok Vatika - Now converted into a Botanical Garden, it is the site where Sita was kept in captivity.
Tea Factory - Visit a tea plantation and factory to taste pure Ceylon tea. overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Places of interest / activities: Divurumpola temple / St’ Clair Waterfall / Devon waterfall / Water rafting After Breakfast at the hotel & proceed to Colombo.
Divurumpola Temple - The site of Sita devi’s Agni Pariksha (the ordeal of fire). It is a place of great oath.
Waterfalls - View the beautiful St’ Clair and Devon waterfalls while traveling through the hill country.
Colombo City - Sri Lanka's largest city and financial center, featuring a mixture of modern life and colonial era buildings. overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo
Places of interest / activities: Colombo City Tour and departure After Breakfast at the hotel & Do a city tour in Colombo.
City Tour - Visit Colombo Museum, Independent Square, Lotus Tower, Lighthouse, Galle Face Green, and the Local Market. After the tour, we proceed to the Airport for departure (we should leave Colombo 4 hours before flight take-off). TOUR END
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