Ramayana Tour 9 Days 8 Nights

Day 1 – Airport /Negombo Over Night Negombo

Day 2 – Negombo/Chilaw/Sigiriya Over Night Sigiriya

On day 2 of the tour you will head towards Chilaw to visit the Munishwaram Temple.According to Ramayanaya after defeating demon king Ravana and rescue his wife Sita, Lord Rama felt that he was being followed by Bramathathi Dosam as he killed Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped at this place and asked God Siva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed and advice Lord Rama to install and pray four lingams at Manavari, Thirukoneshwaram, Thiruketheeswaram and Rameshwaram in India to get rid of dosam.

Next, you will get to visit the Manavari Temple. This the first place where Lord Rama installed the Shiva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana.

You will the end the day at Ritigala. This is a mountain range located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The 70 caves in this area have been used as dwellings by the early inhabitants of Sri Lanka and subsequently as monasteries. Legend details that during the Rama – Rawana war Rama’s brother Luxhmana was injured and Hanuman was sent to Himalayas to fetch medicinal herbs. Hanuman had forgot the name of the herb so had brought a chunk of the peak containing many herbs. However, the mountain fragment slipped and broke into five pieces of which one fell to Ritigala.

Day 3 – Sigiriya/Gurulupotha/Kandy Over Night Kandy

On day 3, you will start the day by heading towards Sigiriya, an enormous 360 meter high-rock converted to a fortress by the parricidal King Kashyapa I, who reigned for 18 years between 477 and 495 A. D. He cleared the rocky summit and built his palace as an abode of God King. Simultaneously, the surrounding lands of the rock transformed into a Royal pleasure Garden.

Some historians believe Sigiriya to have a connection with Ramayana. It is believed that the plateau top was the site of King Ravana’s palace, made of solid gold and crafted by Kubera, the God of Wealth, around 5000s years ago. Also believed, the cobra hood cave is where King Ravana imprisoned Princess Sita, after abducting her.

Next you will visit Seetha Kotuwa, the place where the city of Lankapura once stood. The city had a beautiful palace for queen Mandothari surrounded by waterfalls, streams and varieties of flora and fauna. Princess Sita was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Seetha Kotuwa means Sita’s fort and got its name because of Seetha’s stay here.

Day 4 –Kandy/Ramboda/ Nuwaraeliya Over Night Nuwaraeliya

Kickstart day 4 in Kandy by visiting the temple of the tooth- built in the 16th Century A.D. solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic of the Buddha

Next, you will get to visit the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple at Ramboda. In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita in the mountains. The Chinmaya Mission built this temple to be visited by thousands of devotees every year.

End the day by heading over to Nuwara Eliya- Sri Lanka’s very own little England. Located in the central highlands, this charming town is famous for its picturesque tea plantations, stunning waterfalls, and colonial architecture. You will get to experience a visit to a tea factory while having breathtaking views of the landscape.

Towards the evening, you will get to visit the stunning Gregory Lake while relaxing in the cool climate, enjoying the stunning scenery.

Day 5 – Nuwaraeliya Over Nuwaraeliya

Start day 5 by visiting the Gayathri Peedam. This is the first temple dedicated for Goddess Gayathri. It is believed that Maghanada, son of king Ravana had conductted Nikumbala Homam at this place after the victory of battle against the Gods.

Next, you will visit the Sita Amman temple - a temple dedicated to Princes Sita. The temple is built on the sides of the stream where Sita bathed. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Rama and Sita.

Following this, you will visit the Haggala Botenical Garden, This place is mentioned in the Ramayanaya as Asoka Vatika. (The Garden of Asoka Tree) According to legends, this is one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana and he kept the Princes Sita here.

End the day by visitng the Divurumpola Temple- the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Rama. Continuing the practice for thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in certain courts, this agreement was binding. This place has been respected and worshipped by people down the ages.

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya/Ella/Kataragama Over Night Kataragama

Start day 6 by visiting the Ravana Ella. King Ravana is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall.

Next, you will visit the Ravana cave that proves the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. The underground tunnels are served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. They networked all the important cities and airports. There have been reports stating that the tunnel leads to an underground open area with a lake and rooms, which are assumed to be parts of Ravana's palace. It is believed to have been the cave where Sita was imprisoned.

End the day by visiting the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam at Kataragama. This temple was built by King Dutugamunu in the 2nd century B.C. According to Ramayanaya Lord Karthikeya was requested to go to the battlefield by Lord Indra on the last day of the war. This was done to protect Lord Rama from the wrath of Brahmastra aimed by King Ravana which otherwise would have weakened Lord Rama. The benefit was one of the most powerful weapon Brahmastra aimed at Lord Rama for the second time was rendered useless by the presence of Lord Karthikeya.

Day 7 – Kataragama/Ussangoda/Colombo Over Night Colombo

On the 7th day of the tour, you will get to visit Ussangoda - believed to be one of the torched areas by Hanuman when his tail was lit on fire by the King Ranana’s Army. This place said to have been an airport used by king Ravana.

Next, visit Rumassla a massive hill oddly out of place just outside the Galle harbour. Legend details that during the Rama – Rawana war Rama’s brother Luxhmana was injured and Hanuman was sent to Himalayas to fetch medicinal herbs. Hanuman had forgot the name of the herb so had brought a chunk of the peak containing many herbs. However, the mountain fragment slipped and broke into five pieces of which one fell to Rumassala.

On the way back from Rumassala, you will get to visit the famous Galle Dutch Fort. Originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century, the fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered as one of the best-preserved examples of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia.

Day 8 – Colombo Over Night Colombo

On the 8th day, first stop will be at the Kelaniya Temple.Buddhists believe this place was sanctified during the third and final visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment. Sri Lankan chronicle Mahawamsa records that the original stupa at Kelaniya is enshrined with a gem- studded throne on which the Buddsha sat and preached.

Within the temple premises there is a shrine dedicated to Lord Vibhishana who was the younger brother of King Ravana. After Ravana’s death, Prince Laxmana crowned Vibhishana as the new king of Lanka since he was a supporter to Rama. Kelaniya is the place where King Vibhishana ruled the island. Vibishana is venerated by Sri Lankan Buddhists as a God as they believe him to be one of the protectors of the island.

Your next stop will be at Anjaneyar Temple - a temple dedicated to Hanuman. The temple’s name was derived from how Hanuman is addressed by Tamils - “Anjaneyar” as his mother's name is Anjan. This Kovil is the first temple in Sri Lanka and the only one on the island dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form; meaning five faces.

End the day by a relaxing Colombo city tour where you will get to visit the city, shop and get the most of the final hours you will spend in the island.

Day 9– Colombo/ Airport

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