Kura’s Ramayana Themed Tour In SriLanka – 16 Days Detailed Itinerary From 120 LKR/KM

Day 1: Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) – Chilaw

Travel time: 1.5 hours

  • Upon arrival, transfer to Chilaw.
  • Visit Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil.
  • Visit Madampe Sri Murugan Kovil.
  • Visit Munneswaram Temple, where Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva after his victory over Ravana.
  • Visit Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama installed the first lingam after the battle with Ravana.
  • Overnight stay Chilaw

Day 2: Chilaw – Anuradhapura

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Visit Yapahuwa rock Fortress
  • Aukana ancient temple
  • Visit Wilpattuwa National Park (Optional)
  • Visit Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka.
  • Visit the Isurumuniya Temple with the star gate, believed to have connections to the Ramayana story.
  • Overnight stay Anuradhapura.

Day 3: Anuradhapura – Mannar

Travel time: 2 hours

  • Head to Mannar, a location linked with the Ramayana.
  • Visit Thantirimale Temple
  • Visit Thiruketheeswaram kovil, believed to be one of the places where Ravana prayed to Lord Shiva.
  • Explore the Mannar Fort and the famous  Adam’s Bridge (Rama’s Bridge) a chain of limestone shoals that once connected India and Sri Lanka, linked to the story of Hanuman and Rama’s army building the bridge to Lanka.
  • Overnight stay Mannar.

Day 4/5: Mannar – Jaffna

Travel time: 2 hour

  • Travel to Jaffna, a historically rich city.
  • Visit the Nallur Kandaswamy kovil, a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
  • Explore the Naguleswaram kovil, an ancient temple believed to be one of the five Ishwarams in Sri Lanka related to Lord Shiva.
  • Visit Keerimalai Hot Springs, associated with the Ramayana story, where Ravana was said to have performed rituals.
  • Visit Point Pedro, Casuarina beach, Nilavarai bottomless well Ect.
  • Overnight stay: Jaffna.

Day 6: Jaffna – Trincomalee

Travel time: 5 hours

  • Visit Thirukoneswaram kovil, a beautiful cliff-top temple overlooking the Indian Ocean, associated with Lord Rama’s prayers to Lord Shiva.
  • Visit Shri Badrakali Amman kovil.
  • Visit Salli Muthumariyamman Kovil
  • Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil
  • Visit the Kanniya Hot Springs, which is believed to have links to Ravana.
  • Relax at Nilaveli Beach in the evening.
  • Explore The Pigeon island the main marine sanctuary in Srilanka. (Optional)
  • Overnight stay Trincomalee.

Day 7/8: Trincomalee – Sigiriya

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ancient palace of King Ravana, as per some interpretations.
  • Explore the Cobra Hood Cave, believed to be linked to Ravana’s stay.
  • Explore the Ritigala Monastery & Cave complex, where pieces of the Sanjeevani mountain landed.
  • Visit Pidurangala Rock for another panoramic view of the area. (Optional)
  • Explore Minneriya or Kaudulla National park most famous Elephant gathering. (Optional)
  • Overnight stay Sigiriya.

Day 9: Sigiriya – Kandy

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Visit Nalanda Gedige
  • Visit Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale.
  • In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places for Buddhists.
  • Evening cultural show in Kandy.
  • Overnight stay Kandy.

Day 10: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Visit Ceylon Tea palantiion & factory. (Optional)
  • Visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, where Hanuman searched for Sita.
  • Visit Ramboda Falls, a majestic waterfall connected to Hanuman.
  • Arrive in Nuwara Eliya (Little England).
  • Visit the Seetha Amman Temple at Seetha Eliya, where Sita was held captive.
  • Explore Ashok Vatika, the place where Sita stayed.
  • Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 11/12: Nuwara Eliya – Ella

Travel time: 3 hours

  • Take the scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, famous for its stunning landscapes of tea plantations, mountains, and waterfalls. (Optional)
  • Visit Hakgala Botanical garden, the garden where Ravana, the king of Lanka, kept Sita captive after abducting her.
  • Visit Diwurumwela temple, the place where princess Sita did the Agni Pariksha.
  • Visit Ravana Falls, linked to the Ramayana where Sita was kept hidden.
  • Explore the Ravana Cave & Blue Water pond, where Ravana reportedly kept Sita.
  • Visit Nine Arches bridge & little Adams peak. (Optional)
  • Overnight stay: Ella.

Day 13: Ella – Hambantota

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Travel to Kataragama, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims.
  • Visit the Kataragama Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda), where devotees perform rituals and offer prayers.
  • Visit Ussangoda, believed to be a landing site for Ravana’s aerial chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana.
  • Overnight stay: Hambantota

Day 14: Hambantota – Galle

Travel time: 3 hours

  • Arrive in Galle and explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Explore Rumassala, an area with lush vegetation and medicinal plants are said to reflect its connection to the Himalayan herbs brought by Hanuman.
  • Visit Turtle hatchery, Japanese peace pagoda, Ect.
  • Overnight stay: Galle.

Day 15: Galle – Colombo

Travel time: 2.5 hours

  • Visit Madu River mangroves wetland. (Optional)
  • Travel to Colombo, the bustling commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
  • Visit Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Kovil
  • Visit Sri Anjaneyar Kovil
  • Visit Sri Kaileswaram Kovil
  • Explore Gangaramaya Temple, Old Parliament Building, Galle Face Green, and Independence Square.
  • Shopping at Colombo city.
  • Overnight stay: Colombo.

Day 16: Colombo – Departure

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

This itinerary blends spiritual exploration with breathtaking scenery, historical monuments, and cultural highlights, providing a comprehensive Ramayana-themed tour of Sri Lanka.