Ramayana Tour – 6 nights – 7 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01: AIRPORT – CHILAW – DAMBULLA

Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Dambulla. En route, visit Chilaw, home to the sacred Munneswaram Temple, an ancient Shiva temple linked to the Ramayana, followed by Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama is believed to have installed the first Ramalinga to overcome Brahmaasthi Dosham. Continue to Dambulla, check in to your hotel, and relax.

Attractions Covered:
▪ Munneswaram Temple
▪ Manavari Temple
▪ Scenic drive via Chilaw

DAY 02: DAMBULLA – TRINCOMALEE – DAMBULLA

After breakfast, proceed to Trincomalee, a scenic coastal town known for its rich heritage and panoramic ocean views. Visit the sacred Koneswaram Temple, perched atop Swami Rock, followed by the revered Shankari Devi Temple, one of the 18 Shakti Peethas. Continue to the unique Kanniya Hot Springs, famous for its seven natural hot water wells. Return to the hotel and relax.

Attractions Covered:
▪ Koneswaram Temple
▪ Shankari Devi Temple
▪ Kanniya Hot Springs

DAY 03: DAMBULLA – KANDY

After breakfast, visit a traditional Spice Garden to discover Sri Lanka’s famous spices and their medicinal uses. Continue to Kandy for a city tour including Upper Lake Drive, local markets, and a gem museum. Explore the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, known for its vast collection of tropical plants and orchids. Later, visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist sites.

Optional: Enjoy a traditional cultural dance show in the evening. Check in to the hotel and relax.

Attractions Covered:
▪ Spice Garden experience
▪ Kandy City Tour
▪ Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
▪ Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

DAY 04: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast, proceed towards the scenic hill country visiting the sacred Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple, associated with Lord Hanuman’s search for Sita, and enjoy the picturesque Ramboda Falls.

Continue with a tea plantation and factory visit to learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous tea production and enjoy a tasting session. Visit the revered Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ashok Vatika of the Ramayana. Later, explore Nuwara Eliya, known for its colonial charm, followed by a visit to the sacred Divurumpola Temple, believed to be the site of Sita’s Agni Pariksha. Check in to the hotel and relax.

Attractions Covered:
▪ Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple
▪ Ramboda Falls
▪ Tea Plantation & Factory Visit
▪ Seetha Amman Temple
▪ Nuwara Eliya City Tour
▪ Divurumpola Temple

DAY 05: NUWARA ELIYA – BENTOTA

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Bentota. Check in to the hotel and relax.

DAY 06: BENTOTA – GALLE – COLOMBO

After breakfast, visit the legendary Rumassala, believed to be linked to the Ramayana, where Hanuman dropped a part of the Sanjeevani mountain. Continue to Balapitiya for a scenic boat safari on the Madu River, exploring mangroves, islands, and local village life. Visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to learn about turtle conservation efforts. Later, proceed to Kelaniya Temple, associated with the coronation of Vibhishana, and visit the unique Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Check in to the hotel and relax.

Attractions Covered:
▪ Rumassala
▪ Madu River Boat Safari
▪ Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
▪ Kelaniya Temple
▪ Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple

DAY 07: COLOMBO – AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to the Airport for your departure flight back home with all the memories you had on this beautiful island.