Sri Lanka Ramayana Trails 7N 8D

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Included Meals

Breakfast 7 Dinner 7

Trip Staff

Guide, Driver

Transport

Private Car

Accomodation

Standard

Destination

Trip Pace

Moderate

Group Size

10 - 12 People

Rating

4 Stars

About this tour

Discover lesser travelled destinations, Explore their beauty and Learn about the culture of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times. At a crossroads of maritime routes traversing the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has also been exposed to cultural influences from other Asian civilizations. Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane. Arabs referred to it as Serendib. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes. It officially became Sri Lanka in 1972. Sri Lanka is a fascinating island of paradise and a destination where a tourist and traveler will come across rich culture, scenic beauty and a variance of locations to explore with a taste culinary cuisine at is best. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt. Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere area of 65,610 kms lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kms of coastline – much of it pristine beach – 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years. This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka. We will help unfold the mysteries of Sri Lanka, as we take you through Colombo, the commercial capital and city, ancient archaeological cities, towns, Hill stations and beaches. 

In epic Ramayana, Lanka plays an important role in shaping the story. The abode of the King Ravana is described as an island with homes and palaces made of gold. Rama’s army built a bridge on the sea to cross over to Lanka. They finally defeated Ravana and took Sita home.

 

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Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation for 7 nights in 3* or 4* Hotels or similar
  • Breakfast and Dinner in the hotel as mentioned in the itinerary
  • English - speaking guide for all sightseeing and excursions from arrival till departure
  • Entrance fees to sites listed
  • All airport transfers and transportation
  • Visa Consular Fees
  • Complimentary Niyo Foreign Exchange Card
  • Mineral waiter 1 L per day / per person
  • Travel Insurance upto 60 yrs of age
  • International air tickets
  • Lunches are optional except if specifically included in the program
  • Tips, Gratuities and GST charges as applicable
  • Portage
  • Photo and video charges
  • Any services not included in the itinerary

Cancellation Fee

  • Air tickets cancellation will be as per airline policy
  • Tour Cancellation prior 45 days to departure – no charges apply.
  • Tour Cancellation prior 30 days to departure – 25% charge of the total tour cost.
  • Tour Cancellation prior 21 days to departure – 50% charge of the total tour cost.
  • Tour Cancellation prior 15 days to departure – 100% charge of the total tour cost

Itinerary

  • Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka.
  • • Arrival, transfer to Chilaw (1.5 Hrs) and check- in to Hotel.
  • • Munishwaram Temple - It is believed that Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana’s Vimanas. He felt he was being followed by a Bramhaasthi Dosham (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin.
  • Manavari Temple - When the Vimana was passing over Munishwaram, he felt the Vimana vibrating, and realized the Brahmaasti Dosham was following him at this particular point. He stopped the Vimana at this juncture and asked god Lord Shiva for advice. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying at four lingams located at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham. The first lingam was installed at Manavari about 5km from here, near the banks of the Deduru Oya. At the Manavari Temple Chilaw Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in world
  • named after Lord Rama.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo / Negombo.

  • After breakfast at hotel proceed to Trincomalee (Approx. 4 hrs)
  • Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbors. It is one of the main centers of Tamil speaking culture on the island. The Bay of Trincomalee's harbor is renowned for its large size and security; unlike every other in the Indian Sea, it is accessible to all types of craft in all weathers. The beaches are used for surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching.
  • City tour: You will be able to visit the famous Konesvaram temple which attracts many pilgrims from all parts of India. It is also known as the Temple of a Thousand Columns. There are several Buddhist historical sites around the Trincomalee. These include the famous Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara (Seruwila Temple) which is under consideration to be declared a UNESCO world heritage site dating back to 2nd century B.C. the Sri Gajaba Len Vihara (Sri Gajaba Cave Temple), Tiriyay temple and the Welgam temple. The entrance to the roadway leading to Koneswaram is actually the entrance to what used to be Fort
  • Fredrick. The fort was built in 1623 by the Portuguese. The city has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka. (Entrance
  • fees to sites not included)
  • Visiting Shankari Devi Temple.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Trincomalee.

  • Early morning go to Kinniya (7 hot spring wells) Check-out and transfer to Kandy from Trincomalee (approx. 4 hrs)
  • Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly. While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages
  • as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as
  • Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This
  • beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm
  • trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

  • After breakfast visit Ramboda Hanuman Temple and later transfer to Nuwara Eliya (2 Hrs)
  • Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”.
  • City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea.
  • Hakgala Botanical Gardens - The Hakgala Botanical Gardens was one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana. This garden was expanded during the British period and has a wide variety of flowers including an excellent collection of orchids. This is the exotic pleasure garden where King Ravana kept the depressed Sita, insisting that she marries him. It was here where the heartwarming meeting took place between her and Hanuman, who brought her Rama’s ring with the news that Rama was looking for her. He offered to carry her back but she refused saying it would be an insult to Rama’s honor if she did so. Part of this majestic garden still exists. It is also said that Hanuman nearly destroyed it in order to prove to Ravana of the forces against him.
  • Sita Amman Temple - The Sita Amman Temple can be seen en-route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tales of Rama and Sita.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

  • After breakfast proceed to Katargama.
  • Divurumpola Temple Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Lord 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.
  • Ella is a small mountain village near Bandarawela and boasts three locations linked to the Ramayana where local legend claims Ravana was hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella Falls; a breathtaking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. The rocky undergoes of the waterfall is Khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes faster decay as hard gneiss or granite. This has resulted in many caves being formed near the falls. King Ravana is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall. A nearby pool bored out of the rock by the gushing waters is where Sita is said to have bathed.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Kataragama.

  • After breakfast at your hotel.
  • Visit Kataragama Temple - This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam at Kataragama. Lord Karthikeya was requested to go to the battlefield by Lord Indra on the last day of war. This was done to protect Lord Rama from the wrath of Brahmasthra aimed by King Ravana which otherwise would have weakened Lord Rama. The benefit was one of the most powerful weapon brahmasthra aimed at Lord Rama for the second time was rendered useless by the presence of Lord Karthikeya.
  • On the way to Colombo Visit Rumassala Panchamuga Anjaneyar at Kalubowila. This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and also the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Its the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Ajanyear. The chariot festival is held annually end Dec/ beginning of January.
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
  • Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.
  • City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. Kelaniya Temple. After King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was coroneted as King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana. (Entrance fees to sites not included).
  • Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

  • After breakfast check out of hotel and day free to explore Colombo. For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Later transfer to airport for flight to next destination.

Duration

Multi Day

Language

English

Travel Guide

  • Local Sim Card. You’ll need a passport and your hotel registration to buy a SIM card.
  • Time Zone. Indian Standard Time is same as Sri Lanka
  • Plug and Socket. For Sri Lanka there are two associated plug types, types D and G. Plug type D is the plug which has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug type G is the plug which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Sri Lanka operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • Currency. The Sri Lankan Rupee is the currency of Sri Lanka currently INR 26 = LKR 100
  • Climate. Sri Lanka has two main seasons, the Maha season associated with the northeast monsoon (September – March) and the Yala season associated with the southwest monsoon (May – August) with an average temperature of around 27 - 28°C. Best time to visit is from October to March when the weather conditions are temprate with light breeze.
  • Clothing. Should be light with beachwear, hats and caps.
  • Footwear. Comfortable slippers or sandals for relaxing and walking shoes for walking tours and optional walks.
  • Luggage. One main piece of baggage of around 20kgs and a daypack for personal items. Remember that you may have to carry your own luggage so don’t overload yourself.
  • Tipping. Tipping isn’t compulsory. You may however, want to recognize the work of a guide or driver that has done a great job. We would recommend $3 to $5 per person per day depending on the size of the group and accompanying staff.
  • Visa and Passport Control. Currently Sri Lanka has made Visa on Arrival for all Indian Nationals.

  • Our programs are completely flexible and based on the travelers preferences while keeping in mind the limited time available at the destination. Our local partners and guides ensure a smooth passage and memorable holiday. Honest Prices and CLient Satisfaction Guaranteed !!!
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Tour Location

Colombo, Sri Lanka
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