Take in Sri Lanka’s sacred sites while losing yourself in the fantastical tales of the Ramayana. This tour takes you to significant sites related to the epic combining spiritual exploration with stunning scenery.
Reach Negombo and relax after your journey. Discover the town’s fishing culture and serene beaches.
Go to the Munneswaram and Mannarai temples in Chilaw first thing in the morning. In addition to their religious significance, these temples are renowned for their exquisite architecture. Proceed to Kandy, the capital city renowned for its vibrant culture to continue your journey. Start your city tour as soon as you get there to take advantage of the vibrant local market and the Holy Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Make sure to visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Kovil and Seetha Amman Kovil, the two main Ramayana sites when you arrive in Nuwara Eliya. Savour the stunning landscape of this hill country which is well-known for its cold climate and tea plantations.
After departing from Nuwara Eliya, continue on to Bandarawela, a quaint hill city surrounded by pervasive tea plantations and foggy mountains. Visit Gayathri-Peedam, a serene Hindu shrine honouring the goddesses Gayathri and Divurumpola, the site where Sita is said to have met Agni Pariksha in the Ramayana.
Explore the famous Ravana Caves and Ravana Falls which may have Ramayana connections when you arrive in Ella on day five. Discover the sacred temple at Kataragama, a major Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site.
See the famous temple of Lord Murugan in the late morning. Look at Ussangoda, a distinctive coastal region that is believed to have been Hanuman’s landing place when he was searching for Sita. Pay Visits to the Sri Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo and the Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa to round out your full-day tour of the historically significant Rumassala Temple in Galle.
Depart for the airport with unforgettable memories of your Sri Lankan adventure.
