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.