sitha amman temple

Ramayana Tour

Many generations have been fascinated by the story of Ramayana and as a result, there has been a significant impact on art and culture throughout India and Southeast Asia…

Many generations have been fascinated by the story of Ramayana and as a result, there has been a significant impact on art and culture throughout India and Southeast Asia. This ancient poem is closely associated with Sri Lanka because several sites that prove a connection to the events in the story have been found in Sri Lanka. The Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka is designed to explore only these particular sites and connections.
Day
1

Negombo

You will be greeted by a Blue Lanka representative upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, who will also be your chauffeur cum guide for the rest of this Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka. He will drive you to the neighboring town of Negombo for your first night in Sri Lanka. If time permits, you may tour Negombo – visit the fish market and the Dutch Canal.

air plane at air port
Negombo beach in Sri lanka
Day
2

Kandy, via Pinnawela

On day 2, after breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and begin a 90 minute drive to Chilaw to visit the Munneshwaram Temple. This is a location where Lord Rama felt safe and asked God Shiva for a remedy to his fear.

From here, you will be driven to the Mannavari Temple (20 minutes drive) – Mannavari being the first lingam installed and prayed to by Lord Rama.

After these two temple visits, you will proceed to Kandy, visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en route.

Munneswaram Kovil – Chilaw
Feeding a baby elephant
Day
3

Nuwara Eliya

The next morning, you will be transferred to Nuwara Eliya for one night. En route, you will visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda – about 1 hr 30 mins drive from Kandy. This Hanuman deity temple was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka and special Pooja’s are conducted here every full moon day, which is witnessed by thousands of devotees.

You will then freshen up at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and visit the Gayathri Peedam in the evening. Hindu’s believe this is where Lord Shiva blessed King Ravana’s son with supernatural powers.

Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Sri Lanka
Gayathri Peedam in Sri Lanka
Day
4

Nuwara Eliya / Bandarawela

On day 4 of this Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour, you will check out from the hotel and set off to visit the Seetha Amman Temple, which is just about 20 minutes from Nuwara Eliya. Alongside a stream (in which Sitadevi is said to have bathed) a temple is erected for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Lukhmana and Hanuman.

Proceed to Divurumpola next – about an hour’s drive. This is where Sitadevi was subjected to a test to prove her chastity. Devotees taking oaths is a common ritual here.
You have the rest of the day to check in to your hotel in Bandarawela and relax.

Seetha Amman Temple in Sri Lanka
Ceylon Tea Trails - Hatton
Day
5

Kataragama via Ella

The next day, after breakfast, you will proceed to Ella (about 40 minutes’ drive) to visit the Ravana Falls and the Ravana Cave.

Ravana Falls is a breathtaking sight – 1080 feet high and cascading into several mini falls. Near these Falls, several caves had formed, in which King Ravana has said to have lived. When you enter the Ravana Cave tunnels, the architectural brilliance of King Ravana is very visible. These tunnels were a secret passage and also a means of transport through the hills.

After exploring these caves, you will be driven to Kataragama for your overnight stay on Day 6.

Ravana Falls
Ravana ella cave
Day
6

Colombo

After breakfast the next morning, you will visit the Kataragama shrine – dedicated to God Skanda (the God of Love and War). This shrine is a place of worship for south Indian Hindus as well as local Hindus, Buddhists and a few Muslims.

In July every year, a 10 day festival takes place here with a grand procession in which devotees’ exhibit talents such as hanging on hooks and other performances. During Pooja (offerings) timings, the rituals such as dancing take place – which is a lovely sight to observe.

2 hours from Kataragama is Ussangoda. This is one of the torched areas of King Ravana’s empire and is also believed to be an airport used by Him.

After this visit, you will head to Galle, which is a 3 and a half hour drive. In Galle you will visit the Rumasela – which is where parts of the herbs from the Himalayan hills, brought by Lord Hanuman, are said to have fallen.

Next, you will visit the Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa, which is where King of the Monkeys is said to have begun the onslaught on forces of King Ravana.

The last stop on Day 6 of the Ramayana trip in Sri Lanka is the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo – the only temple in the world that has a chariot of Anjaneyar.

Katharagama Temple in Sri Lanka
Seenigama Temple in Sri Lanka
Day
7

Airport Drop

You could spend the next morning exploring Colombo if time permits. If not, our chauffeur will take you to the airport, depending on the time of your flight.

We hope that this Ramayana Tour Itinerary covers your passion for exploring the Ramayana epic. If you wish to spend more time in Sri Lanka to discover more places of interest, we can customize this tour itinerary for you depending on your preferences.

air plane at air port
Air plane taking off

Journey Highlights

  • Trip Length: 7 Days
  • Witnessing the popular Poya day Pooja sessions at Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda.
  • Taking a faithful oath at Divurumpola – where Sita Devi proved her chastity.River.
  • Exploring the brilliance of King Ravana through the cave tunnels in Ella.
  • Captivity Places Of Sita Devi – Ramboda And Seetha Amman Kovil
  • The Pilgrimage Site Where Princess Sita Underwent To ‘Agni Pariksha’
  • Hidden Place Of King Ravana – Ravana Cave
  • Pay Respect To God Kataragama Participating A Traditional Pooja Ceremony

Insightful Tips

  • Evening Pooja at Kataragama
  • Mannavari Temple
  • Short Tour of Colombo
  • Ravana Cave Tunnels

FAQ

Is this Ramayana Tour a group tour or a private tour?

We do arrange only private tours so this will be arranged exclusively for you.

Can I visit Ramayana Sites such as Kovils/Temples at Pooja time?

Yes, it is possible. We have to check pooja times in each kovil/temple to accommodate this.

Can I visit Yala National Park during this tour?

Yes, we can incorporate Yala into this itinerary but you have to wake up early in the morning to do the early morning safari in Yala National Park.

Can I get a Tamil-speaking chauffeur guide?

Normally we do provide only English-speaking chauffeur guides. But we can consider this request and will do the needful.