Kura’s Ramayana Tour In SriLanka
16 Days Detailed Itinerary.
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 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.
Visit Pidurangala Rock for another panoramic view of the area. (Optional)
Explore Minneriya or Kaudulla National park for most famous Elephants 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 plantation & 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.
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
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.