Ramayana Trail
In any ways Ramayana Yathra in Sri Lanka is not a holiday. One should be prepared and travel through the memories and experience the legendary history, Ramayanam. While over 50 locations were identified having connection to Ramyanam in Sri Lanka of which close to 25 sites were having road and semi-road access for pilgrims and tourists to visit. Visitors to Sri Lanka for Ramayana Yathra should make themselves available for at least 9 nights of stay to properly sense feel the historicity of the great era. You can also explore other areas like Pasikudah or the southern coast for a more secluded and tranquil experience. You do not have to worry for anything as we look after everything in detail. A very comfortable car with a chauffeur guide with good local knowledge, Accommodation in very good hotels with daily breakfast. All the hotels facilitated with free wifi, air condition & restaurants etc. Guide is a well experienced one with a sound local knowledge. He will be with you throughout the tour and will be staying in the same hotel assuring round the clock service.
Group Discount Available
$950.00 / Adult
$475.00 / Children under 7 years
- ✅ Accommodation, entrance tickets included
- ✅ Private & Group Tours
- ✅ Comfortable A/C Transport
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Number of cities covered by this tour
- Negombo
- Chilaw
- Puttalam
- Mannar
- Trincomalee
- Sigiriya
- Matale
- Ritigala
- Wasgamuwa
- Hasalaka
- Nuwaraeliya
- Ella
- Kandy
- Kataragama
- Matara
- Galle
- Colombo
Transport Mode
- Private Vehicle (Van/Car)
Accommodation Options
- 3-4 Star BB
- 5 star BB + $75 pp per day (optional)
- Boutique BB (150 pp) per day
Day 01 - Negombo
We will receive you from the Colombo airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo. Negombo is the nearest main city to the Airport. We have choosen this option as you may be arriving Sri Lanka after a long flight. Definitely you will require proper rest before starting the tour around Sri Lanka.
Beautiful Negombo beach is ideal for evening relaxation. You hotel in located on the beach and you do not require extra effort or extra time to go to beach.
Overnight stay in Negombo
Pickup Details
Please mention the name of your hotel if you want us to pick you from a hotel in the area. If the pick-up is from the Airport, please let us know the flight number and the arrival time. If you are arriving to Sri Lanka by a cruise, please let us know the cruise name and the time we can expect you for the pick-up.
Day 02 - Chilaw
1. Muneeshwaram - Chilaw town
Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’s vimana’s. He felt he was being followed by “Brahmahasthi Dosham” as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the Brahma hasthi Dosham” was not following him. He ascended from the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India and pray,as the only remedy to get rid of the “Brahmahasthi Dosham”.Beautiful Negombo beach is ideal for evening relaxation. You hotel in located on the beach and you do not require extra effort or extra time to go to beach.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Manavari - Puttalam
Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed the Shiva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana. This Lingam is called Ramalingam because it was made by Lord Rama. Apart from this, the Lingam in Rameshwaram is the only Lingam in the world which is named after Lord Rama
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3. Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park Location–Approximately 188 kms away from capitol ColomboEnterance Gate–Hunuwilgama Enterance (Main Gate)Park visiting hours–6 AM to 6 PMMode of safaris–Only Jeep safarisBest time of the day to visit the park–6 AM to 10 AM and 3 PM to 6 PMType of animals in the park–Leopards, Elephants, Bears, Deer, Crocodiles, Reptiles and many verities of birdsClosest town to the park entrance Nochchiyagama, Puttalam and AnuradhapuraBest months to visit the park Throughout the year. But February to October is the prime timeHow to come
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in wilpaththu
Day 2 Activities
- Muneeshwaram - Chilaw town
- Manavari - Puttalam
- Wilpattu National Park
Day 03 - Mannar
1. Thiru Ketheswaram - Mannar
Thiru Ketheshwaram is the third Lingam in Lanka, which Lord Rama installed and prayed to get rid of the Brahmahasthi Dosham.Beautiful Negombo beach is ideal for evening relaxation. You hotel in located on the beach and you do not require extra effort or extra time to go to beach.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Rama Setu or Nala Setu Mannar
This is the legendary structure built for the Vanara Sena to cross the sea. This structure got immersed partially in late 1400 Ads due to natural calamities and global warming. Today and 16 locations between Danush Koti in India and Talai Mannar in Sri Lanka this structure is exposed as sand dunes. One needs to take special permissions and guards to visit this location. In Ramayanam, this bridge was engineered by Nala for Rama on the instruction of Sugreeva, the king of Vanaras.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Mannar
Day 3 Activities
- Thiru Ketheswaram - Mannar
- Rama Setu or Nala Setu Mannar
Day 04 - Trincomalee
1. Thiru Koneswaram - Trincomalee
Thiru Koneswaram, today’s Trincomalee too had connections to the Legendary History.
a) King Ravana did his penance to Lord Shiva here.
b) After the mega-battle, this is one of the four places where Lord Rama
installed Shiva Limgams to get rid of Brahma Hatya Dosham.
c) This place holds one Shakthi Pheetam. “Lankaayam Shankari Devi” is
referred to this place.
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2. Kanniya - Trincomalee
It is believed that Kanniya is the place where King Ravana carried out the last rites for his mother. When he was not able to find water to perform his rites, he in sheer anger pierced the ground with his trishul seven times, and water started gushing out immediately. It is believed that the anger of the king subsided on seeing the water and similarly the warmth of the water also reduced. The temperature of the water is different in each of the seven wells.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Trincomalee
Day 4 Activities
- Thiru Koneswaram - Trincomalee
- Kanniya - Trincomalee
Day 05 - Sigiriya
1. Ritigala Forest Monastery
Embedded in the mountain jungles of the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve, the Ritigala Forest Monastery is one of central Sri Lanka’s under-the-radar stars. Overshadowed by nearby UNESCO-listed Anuradhapura, the remains of this first-century BC Buddhist monastery resemble illustrations from an adventure book, revealing tree-tangled reservoirs, broken pillars, and crumbled buildings along a hillside path.
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2. Minneriya National Park Safari
Sri Lanka is well known for the Elephants, one of the giant animal species available on the earth. Minneriya national park is the ideal place to witness the Elephants in their Natural behavior. A separate 4WD jeep will be ready for this tour and you will be able to witness hundreds of during this tour.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 5 Activities
- Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Minneriya National Park Safari
Day 06 - Dambulla
1. Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Considered as the 8th Wonder of the world. What a beautiful creation by Sri Lankan kings who lived some thousand years back. A place you would not miss during your tour in Sri Lanka. We advise travelers to start the climb early as possible as it will be hot and when it reaches the noon.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Dambulla Cave Temple
This is one of the oldest cave temple available in the world and an iconic place for anybody who visit Sri Lanka. One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples available in Sri Lanka
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Day 6 Activities
- Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 07 - Riverston
1. Pathana Loka - In Riverston (closer to Matale)
World’s end or Pathala Loka is the place where King Ravana had hidden both Lord Rama and Lakshmana who were later rescued by Lord Hanuman who carried them back on his broad shoulders.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Wasgamuwa
Day 7 Activities
- Pathala Loka - In Riverston (closer to Matale)
Day 08 - Wasgamuwa
1. Yudhaganawa - In the midst of the jungle Wasgamuwa
Considered as the 8th Wonder of the world. What a beautiful creation by Sri Lankan kings who lived some thousand years back. A place you would not miss during your tour in Sri Lanka. We advise travelers to start the climb early as possible as it will be hot and when it reaches the noon.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Sita Kotuwa Gurulupotha, Hasalaka
The place holds the legend of once having the Queens palace (Anthahpuram), the adobe of Mandodhari. The palace was considered to have heavenly surrounding with mesmerizing nature composed with waterfalls, streams, flora and fauna. When Sitadevi was brought to Lankapura, she was first offered to stay in this palace and she was further been offered a luxurious private mansion nearby with number of attendants at her service. However, upon her reluctance to the offers and luxuries, King Ravana later moved her to Asoka Vanam.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 8 Activities
- Yudhaganawa - In the midst of the jungle Wasgamuwa
- Sita Kotuwa Gurulupotha, Hasalaka
Day 09 - Kandy
1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
This is considered as the most important Buddhist temple in the world. A beautiful place located over looking the historical Kandy lake. Temple and the museum are located nearby and you can visit both places from the same entrance pass.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum
Gem mining is one of the key foreign income generator for Sri Lanka. is famous all over the world for blue sapphire and other valuable gems found here. This visit to the Gem museum gives you a demonstration on how the gem mining is done. Whole process is shown step by step. Also it gives a presentation about varieties of different Gems in Sri Lanka.
Admission Ticket Included
3. Royal Botanical Gardens
This is one of the biggest and most beautiful botanical gardens available in Asia. Ideal place to relax for few hours while enjoying the beautiful and colorful trees and plants. Including some of the historical trees.
Admission Ticket Included
4. Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue (Big Buddha)
At Bahirawakanda Temple, travelers will visit the iconic Big Buddha, a monumental statue overlooking the city of Kandy. Set atop a scenic hill, the temple provides breathtaking panoramic views of Kandy and its lush surroundings, perfect for capturing memorable photos.
Admission Ticket Included
5. Kandy View Point
Also known as Athur’s seat. A beautiful place where you can over look the entire Kandy city. More beautiful in evening hours. There are some nice restaurants located near by and you can plan your dinner too at the same place.
Admission Ticket Included
6. Kandy Lake (Pass By)
A man made lake / tank located on the middle of the Kandy city. Walk around the lake is an ideal activity for an evening. This is a land mark for Kandy. Your hotel is located within walking distance to the lake round.
Admission Ticket Included
7. Kandy - Cultural Dance Show
Sri Lanka is rich in traditional and cultural activities. It has own way of entertainments including dancing and drumming etc. Kandy Cultural show is one of the best places to witness this. Show starts at 5.00 pm and continues for 1 hours. You will be amazed with some of the items including the walking on fire and fire dance etc.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 9 Activities
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue (Big Buddha)
- Kandy View Point
- Kandy Lake
- Kandy - Cultural Dance Show
Day 10 - Nuwara eliya
1. Ramboda Sri Baktha HanumanTemple
The place has two connections to the history Ramyanaya. It is believed, that Lord Hanuma guessed the location of Asoka Vanam when he lading here. During the time of war, this place served as one of the army camps of Lord Rama.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
We will be leaving Kandy around 8.00 am and reach the Tea Estate and the tea factory as the first attraction of the day. This is an ideal place to witness the tea making process with the live tea plucking and the factory process. You will be offered a complementary cup of tea to taste the real Ceylon tea.
Admission Ticket Included
3. Gayathri Peedam - Nuwara Eliya
During the mega battle Meghanatha, Son of King Ravana who was title as Indrajith on defeating Indra decides to conduct an auspicious at Nikumbhila Chaitya for an assured victory. Sensing his plan, Vibhishana alerts Rama and his team and suggest interrupting the said Homam. For which Lakshnama, Vibhishana and Hanuma takes the lead and Lakshmana neutralized the Homam and Meganatha. Today’s Gayathri Peedam is considered to be at the Nikumbila Chaitya Homam place.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Nuwars Eliya
Day 10 Activities
- Ramboda Sri Baktha HanumanTemple
- Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
- Gayathri Peedam - Nuwara Eliya
Day 11 - Nuwara eliya
1. Thotupola Kanda at Hoton Plains
The word Thotupola means a port, a place that one touches during one’s journey. Kanda means rock. Thotupola Kanda is a flat land over a rocky range at a height of 6000 feet from sea level. So this means that it could only have been a port of call for a transport vehicle that could travel in air. So it must have been an airport and not a sea port. The present airport of Sri Lanka at Colombo, is called Videsha Bandaranayake Guwan Thotupola in Sinhala where again Guwan means air and Thotupola means port.
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2. Sita Amman Temple - Seetha Eliya
Today’s Sita Amman Temple or Sita Eliya Temple is considered to be a part of Asoka Vanam. This is the temple that holds the ancient idols of Sita Devi, Lord Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Lord Hanuma. There was no record on by whom and when were these idols installed here. Temple around the idols kept on upgraded and polished. A stream behind the temple is considered as the stream where Sita Devi used to bathe. One can also see the footprints of Lord Hanuma here.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Nuwara eliya
Day 11 Activities
- Thotupola Kanda at Hoton Plains –
- Sita Amman Temple - Seetha Eliya
Day 12 - Ella
1. Divurumpola - Nuwara Eliya Welimada road
This is the place where Sitadevi underwent “Agni” test. Sitadevi reached her husband. Meeting him after such a long time, she was overcome by joyous emotion. But Lord Rama appeard to be lost in thought.
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2. Ishtripura -Kirivanagama, Lunuwatte (13km from Welimada)
lshtripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. It is believed that this was one of the places to which King Ravana shifted Sitadevi as a precautionary measure after Lord Hanuman’s advent. It is said that Sitadevi took bath in nearby stream and dried her hair sitting on a rock and put clips to her hair, hence this rock is known as Kanda Kattu Gala.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Ella
Day 12 Activities
- Divurumpola - Nuwara Eliya Welimada road
- Ishtripura -Kirivanagama, Lunuwatte (13km from Welimada)
Day 13 - Ella
1. Little Adam's Peak View Point
A beautiful hill top and ideal place if you love to experience the sunrise. Have to leave the hotel around 5.30 am if you wish to witness the sunrise. Otherwise we can come later.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Nine Arches Bridge
A place you should not miss during your holiday in Sri Lanka. This is one of the most photographed places in Sri Lanka by travelers due to it’s unique design and the beautiful scenery created when the train travels on it.
Admission Ticket Included
3. Ravana Ella Falls
A beautiful & one of the biggest waterfalls in Sri Lanka located close to the main road and the Ella city.
Admission Ticket Included
4. Ravana Cave - Ella
These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not natural formations. The Buddhist shrine at Kalutara was where once King Ravana’s palace and a tunnel existed. Existing tunnelmouths are situated lsthripura at Welimada, Ravana cave at Bandarawela, Senapitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola / Matale and Sitakotuwa / Hasalaka. In addition there are many more tunnels.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Katharagama
Day 13 Activities
- Little Adam's Peak View Point
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Ravana Ella Falls
- Ravana Cave - Ella
Day 14 - Katharagama
1. Kataragama
This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam at Kataragama. During it is believed that Lord Karthikeya, the Senapathi of the Gods was requested by Lord Indra to support Lord Rama. This was done to protect Lord Rama from the wrath of Brahma asthram shot by King Ravana which otherwise would have weakened Lord Rama. Brahmaasthram aimed at Lord Rama for the second time was rendered useless by the presence of Lord Karthikeya.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Katharagama
Day 14 Activities
- Kataragama
Day 15 - Matara
1. Dewundara - Matara main road
It is believed that from here Sugreeva king of the Vanara’s started his onslaught on King Ravana’s forces.The Southern most part of Sri Lanka is called Dewundara and futher up towards west is called Seenigama Hikaduwa
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2. Ussangoda -Southern coast
According to Ramayana, after meeting Sitadevi Lord Hanuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas. In the events that unfolded Lord Hanuman’s tail was set on fire by the Rakshasas, who in turn went on to torch some parts of King Ravana’s empire. It is believed that Ussanggoda is one of the torched areas, which is said to have been an airport used by King Ravana.
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3. Rumassala Sanjeevani Drops - Galle
The name derived from the world Ruma and Massala where Ruma is the historical character in Ramayanam – the queen of Vanara Sena and wife of King Sugreeva, while Massala means big rock. This Rock is believed to be one of the pieces of the Audhadhi mount (popularly known as Sanjeevini mount) which was brought by Lord Hanuma in rescue of Lakshmana during. It is believed that parts of the hill fell on five places in Sri Lanka, namely, Rumasala in Galle, Dolu Kanda in Hiripitiya, Ritigala on the Habarana Anuradhapura Road, Thalladi in Mannar and Kachchativu in the North.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Galle
Day 15 Activities
- Dewundara - Matara main road
- Ussangoda -Southern coast
- Rumassala Sanjeevani Drops - Galle
Day 16- Colombo
1. Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
It is believed that Kelaniya is the place from where King Vibeeshana ruled after being crowned by Lakshmana. As Lord Rama was in exile for 14 years, could not take part in any coronation ceremony, deputed his younger brother Prince Lakshmana to crown Vibeeshana. Today in this very place a Buddhist shrine and a temple for king Vibeeshana exist. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of King Vibeeshana. Today temples for King Vibeeshana are found throughout Lanka and he is still considered as one of the 4 guardian deities of Sri Lanka. A painting of King Vibeeshana adorns the walls of the new parliament. It is a fact that there is no temple for King Ravana where as many exist for King Vibeeshana.
Admission Ticket Included
2. Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Gangaramaya (Buddhist) Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
Admission Ticket Included
Overnight stay in Colombo
Day 16 Activities
- Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
- Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Day 17- BIA
1. Katunayake
You will be dropped at the Katunayake International Airport (Colombo Airport) or the hotel you have booked. This is the end of your 16 nights in Sri Lanka Tour
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