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Best of Sri Lanka – Ramayana Trail

Duration:(06 days/05 Nights)

Destinations:Colombo–Kandy–Nuwara Eliya–Galle–Colombo

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Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! In keeping with Sri Lankan tradition, all of us here at Sri Lanka will like to extend to you our heartiest “Ayubowan!” (Traditional Sri Lankan greeting wishing long life to the other). At the arrival and you will be warmly welcomed by a Representative and transferred to Negombo. Visit Manavari temple & Munneshwaram temple. Munneswaram Temple - Munneswaram Temple is the Place where the King Rama prayed to Shiva after committing the worst crime named as Brahmahasti. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install and praying four lingams at 5 places to get rid of dosham. One of the important Ramayana tour sites in Sri Lanka. Manavari Temple - Manavati Temple is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam. At present this lingam at Manavari temple is named as Ramalinga as this lingam was erected by Rama. Both Munneswaram Temple & Manavari Temples are very important Ramayana tour place. Later transfer to a hotel in Negombo to check-In at the Hotel. If time permits, visit the Negombo fish market, Catholic Church and do a Negombo City Tour. Dinner & Overnight stay at Negombo (HB)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kandy. Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage, is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka wildlife department in a 25-acre coconut property near the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungle. On reaching Kandy check into the hotel. Later visit to gem museum & cultural dance show. Dinner & overnight stay at Kandy.

Take breakfast at the hotel and check out to depart for Nuwara Eliya. Enroute visit Hanuman temple, Ramboda Falls & Tea factory. Evening visit to Sita Amman temple & Ashok Vathika. Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya. Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is one of the important Hanuman Temples in Sri Lanka located on summit of the very beautiful picturesque mountain in Ramboda 30 KM north to Nuwara Eliya, the gateway to the tea country hill station of Sri Lanka. This Hanuman Temple in Ramboda was constructed by Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka. Shri Bhakta Hanuman temple is dedicated to the God Hanuman and this is one of important sites of Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka. Visitors can witness the 18 feet Hanuman statue which is the tallest Hanuman statue in Sri Lanka established inside the Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda. Sitha Amman Temple & Ashok Vathika Ashoka Vatika is the place where Sita Devi was in captivity under Sri Lankan king Ravana during Ramayana yatra in Sri Lanka.  There is no clear demarcation of the exact land of Ashok Vatika in Nuwara Eliya but it is believed the area is to be in Sita Eliya + part of the Hakgala botanic gardens & Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve (SNR). Basically, area is surrounded Sita Amman Temple / Hakgala Botanic Gardens / nearby stream and close areas & part of Hakgala SNR.  As per the Ramayana Story Sri Lanka, the beautiful princess Sita Devi was brought to the island of Lanka Puram (Sri Lanka) and imprisoned in an area named Ashok Vatika. Ashok Vatika / Ashok Vanam Sita Eliya Sri Lanka Ashok Vatika is one of the significant places mentioned in Ramayana Yatra Sri Lanka. She was preferred to stay in this garden instead of at Ravana’s majestic castle. There was a wonderful Ashoka tree here, which provided the distressed Sita, shelter and comfort.

After Breakfast, travel to sunny beaches and warm crystal-clear waters of southern Sri Lanka. And you can select your beach according to your interest. On the way visit the Ussangoda Ramayana Site, then reach to Galle fort and the city of Galle – a former Dutch colonial bastion. The city is built around the imposing Galle Fort – a beautifully preserved “city within a city” full of quaint restaurants, curio shops and colonial architecture. A definite must see when in Sri Lanka. Ussanggoda - Ussanggoda Ramayana Site is one of the torched areas, It is believed that Ussangoda during the time of Ramayana, King Ravana used this flat hard land to travel on his Pushpak Vimana. On the way visit Rumassala sanjeevani Check-In at the Hotel If time permits do a Galle City Tour. Dinner & Overnight stay at Galle (HB)

After breakfast at the hotel your chauffeur will drive you to Colombo the capital city. Experience the Madu River Boat Safari and Turtle Hatchery. Do a Colombo City Tour and shopping. Also visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Kelaniya Temple Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – First Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka which dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, meaning five faces. Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo is one of important Ramayana related Hindu Temple in Colombo. Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple - Ramayana states that after the death of King Ravana , King Vibhishana was crowned by Lakshmana . So Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple is the place which had been ruled by Vibhishana. This is last Ramayana related we visit during the Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka. Check-In at the Hotel Dinner & Overnight stay at Colombo (HB)

Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Tour ends with happy memories.

    Package Includes:-

  • 05 Nights hotel accommodation in above or similar hotel in twin sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast & dinner at the hotel
  • Lunch in Local Restaurant
  • Meet & Assist at the airport
  • An air-conditioned Vehicle coach with an English-speaking National Guide throughout the tour
  • Kandy city tour
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
  • Galle city tour
  • Colombo city tour
  • All applicable Gov. Taxes

    Package Excludes:-

  • Airfare & VISA charges
  • Entrance fees to any sites not mentioned above
  • Tips & portages
  • Any meals not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above
  • Early check in & Late check out