8 Days - Ramayana Tour & exploring trails where Ramayana took place in Sri Lanka

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and first day journey | Airport > Chilaw > Anuradhapura

Stop At: Munneshwaram Hindu temple, Munneshwarama, Chilaw 61000 Sri Lanka
Pickup at airport and start tour by visiting Manavari temple and Munneswaram temple

Manavari temple lord Rama installed first lingam due to ride off brahmahathi dosham that happened due to killing King Ravan who was a Brahmin. Today, the lingam is called "Ramalinga Shivan".

Munneswaram temple is one of the important regional Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. It associates with the popular epic Ramayana. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Murugan Temple, Chillaw - Colombo Main Road Madampe, Chilaw 61000 Sri Lanka
This temple has about 20 feet Murugan statue, also the temple has beautiful statues.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Anuradhapura at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 2: Travel from Anuradhapura to Jaffna

Stop At: Thiruketheeswaram Kovil, Mannar Town, Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka
Ketheeswaram temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Mannar. It is one of the Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Naguleswaram Temple, Keerimalai, Jaffna 40000 Sri Lanka
Visiting Naguleswaram and closest Keerimalai pond. Also, visiting Vallipuram Alvar temple, Selva Sannidhi Murugan temple and Maviddapuram Kandaswamy temple

It is Pancha Ishwaram of Lord Siva. Closer to this temple Keerimalai Spring is located.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaffna at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 3: Jaffna to Trincomalee

Stop At: Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Sri Lanka
Nallur Kandaswamy temple s a significant Hindu temple in Sri Lanka. It is located in Jaffna. After visiting this temple, next destination is Karainagar Sivan temple, and then Nagapoosani Amman temple, Nainativu
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil, Nilaveli Road, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka
One of the famous Hindu temples in Trincomalee. It has lovely architecture with light blue and yellow colors.(If time permits, it is possible to visit Marble Beach on the way to Kandy
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Trincomalee at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 4: Trincomalee > Kandy

Stop At: Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee Sri Lanka
Koneswaram Temple is revered as one the Pancha Ishwarams, of Sri Lanka for long time. Also, it has Ravana's Cleft and Lovers' Leap.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kanniya Hot Springs, Kanniya, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka
Kanniya hot water spring is a site with hot wells. There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only 3–4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom. The temperature is considerably high but vary slightly from one spring to another.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Temple of Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is a sacred Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and it is a World Heritage Site.

Also, It is possible to visit Kandy Kathirkamam Murugan temple, and then Kandy city trip.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kandy at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 5: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

Stop At: Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Kandy-Nuwaraeliya Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple (aka Ramboda Anjaneyar temple) was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka. It has 16 feel Hanuman statue. This place, Ramboda is believed to be the place where Rama forces gathered to fight with King Ravana.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Ramboda waterfall is one of a most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It is 358 feet height and located 3,100 feet above sea level.

In addition, travelers can spend time at Gayathri peetham as well as they can do Nuwara Eliya city tour which could take 1 to 2 hours. Also, they can visit a tea factory where they can see tea processing.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey per day per person.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya > Kathirkamam (Kataragama)

Stop At: Sita Temple, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Seetha Eliya temple (aka Seetha Amman temple) is believed to be the site where Seetha (Sita) was held captive by king Ravana. In this place, she was praying to Rama to rescue her. Also, there are footprints that believed to be footprints of Hanuman.

Also, travels would visit Divurumpola temple where Sita was tested on fire. This would take another 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Rava waterfall is famous in terms of beauty and lovely landscape. As per the folk story, it is believed to be the place where Sita Devi being held. Today, there is a cave which is difficult to access to tourists, is believed to be captive spot.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kataragama Temple, Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Devalaya, Katharagama, Kataragama 91400 Sri Lanka
Kataragama temple (aka Kathirkamam Murugan temple) is one of the famous temple is Sri Lanka. It attracts more worshipers and visitors. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people.
Duration: 50 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kathirkamam at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 7: Kathirkamam (Kataragama) > Colombo

Stop At: Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil, Kotahena, Colombo Sri Lanka
A long journey will be happened from Kathirkamam (Kataragama) to Colombo. During the period, there is possibility of visiting importance places if travelers agree.

When they reach Colombo, they will visit Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar temple which is made by granite stones. This is a beautiful temple.

After visiting the temple, travelers will have Colombo city tour, and they can seen some good places in Colombo.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided as it inclusion. Also, 1 liter water bottle will be given during journey.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Colombo or Negombo at a 3-star hotel. Room is double sharing basis.

Day 8: Departure

Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
On the way to airport, travelers would spend time at beautiful beach of Negombo. Note: If the departure time would early morning, this would cancel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.