RAMAYANA Trail Tour Sri Lanka WITH AIRFARE

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In Sri Lanka there are more than 50 sites related to Epic Ramayana, These sites related to many important events in the epic Ramayana from the place of Sita Mata’s captivity to the place where Lord Rama Killed Ravana, the king of Lanka. People living in the areas, remember the connection of their village to the great history of Ramayana. Village court at the area where Sita mata undertook “Agni Pariksha” is still considered valid if oaths taken at that place. The soil of the battlefields of Ramayana is still remains in red colour surrounded by lighter coloured soil. Exotic Himalayan herbs are found suddenly among the tropical Sri Lankan forests & mountains. 

Incredibly, the names of these places have come down unchanged from centuries to the present, though mass social, cultural and religious changes have taken place in Sri Lanka since.Join us in our exploration of the Ramayana trails in Sri Lanka. See the footprints of Lord Hanuman and lots of legendary places…

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RAMAYANA Trail Tour Sri Lanka - Tour Itinanary

Day 01

AIRPORT / PINNAWELA / KANDY

Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport and welcomed by our airport representative followed by the transfer to your hotel in Kandy. En-route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.  In the evening you’ll be watching a cultural performance by traditional Kandyan dancers and drummers.

Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy.

Pinnawala elephant orphanage

The foster – home of elephants (around 70) of different age and size feed, bathe, play together. These great animals have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. Now they even breed in captivity.

Temple of the tooth relic

This temple, the most important one for The Sri Lankan Buddhists was built in the 16th Century A.D. solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic. Observe the magnificent Architecture of that period and experience the tranquility of the atmosphere.

Traditional dancing show

The Dance was done during the king’s times as an entertaining show for the kings. However its popularity reduced when the British took over, but now it’s revived and taken on for the stage. The Kandyan Music & the Dresses all are a beauty to watch.

Day 02

KANDY / PUSELLAWA / KANDY

After breakfast travel to visit Sita tear pond and Chariot path in Pussellawa. Dinner and overnight in Kandy.

Sita tear pond & Chariot path

The summit of the hill overlooking Frotoft Estate in Pussallawa is the place where Lord Hanuman first set his foot on Lanka. These hills stand tall in-between King Ravana's capital city and Ashoka Vatika. The barren land here is believed to be the route in which King Ravana took Sitadevi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, which was a paradise on earth. Till date no vegetation grows on this passage except grass. King Ravana is believed to have taken this passage on top of these hills to show Sitadevi the beauty of his kingdom.

The Sita tear pond is found en route by the chariot route, is believed to have been formed by the tears of Sitadevi and has not dried up since, even during severe droughts when the adjoining rivers dry up.

Day 03

KANDY / MAHIYANGANA / KANDY

After breakfast we begin our excursion to major Ramayana sites around Kandy. Dinner and overnight in Kandy.

Dunuwala & Laggala

Dunuwala (the site where Ravana died) and Laggala (where Ravana prayed to Lord Shankara). The cartels behind the Dunuvila Lake are called Laggala. Laggala is derived from the Sinhala term Ilakka Gala, which when translated into English gives us the meaning “Target Rock”. Laggala served as a sentry point to the King Ravana’s army and it was from this rock the first Glimpse of Lord Rama’s army was sighted. This hill is geographically the highest part of the northern region and on a clear day Thiru Koneshwaran and Talai Mannar can been seen. King Ravana is believed to have meditated on this rock and prayed at Thiru Koneshwaran to Lord Shiva. It is here that King Ravana was killed by Lord Rama’s Brahmaastharam. The top of Laggala is flat and believed to have been hit by the Brahmaastharam.

Yahangla

Here King Ravana’s body was displayed after his death to allow his countrymen to offer their last respect.

Weragantota

Weragantota was the capital city of King Ravana and means “a place of flying chariot (aircraft) landing” in Sinhala language. It is believed to be the first place where Sita was brought into Sri Lanka in King Ravana’s Vimana. These jungles are 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.

Sita Kotuwa

Sita was kept at Queen Mandodari‘s Palace and later moved first to Sita Kotuwa (translated “Sita’s Fort”) and finally to Ashoka Vatika. The ruins found here are the remnants of later civilizations.

Gurulupotha Lankapura

Here was an flying chariot (aircraft) repair center known as Gurulupotha. In Valmiki’s depiction King Ravana’s Vimana resembled a huge peacock. The Vimana in Sinhala language means Dhandu Monara which is known as “flying peacock”; hence the name Gurulupotha, which means “parts of birds”.

Day 04

KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast travel to Nuwaraeliya. En-route visit Hanuman temple and Ramboda waterfall. Then see a tea plantations and a tea factory. Dinner & overnight in Nuwaraeliya.

Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year.     

Nuwara Eliya

Drive through the little town of Nuwara Eliya observing the well-maintained buildings of colonial Architecture. Visit the busy market where the tea plantation workers rush in and out with their days provisions. Visit the lake Gregory built for generating power during the British Colonial age but now a feature that adds beauty to the city.

Day 05

NUWARA-ELIYA / BANDARAWELA / ELLA

After breakfast visit Ramayana sites around Nuwaraeliya & Ella. Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

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 tale of Rama and Sita.

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.

Divurumpola Temple

Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was 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.

Ella

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 Ravana.

Day 06

NUWARAELIYA / COLOMBO

After breakfast we leave for Colombo. Colombo is the commercial capital of the country. Attractions are Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, churches, the old parliament building, the zoo, museums and art galleries. In evening visit Anjaneyar Temple in Kalubowila. Dinner and overnight in Colombo.

Anjaneyar Temple

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.

Day 07

COLOMBO / CHILAW / NEGOMBO

After breakfast we leave for the Munishwaram Temple & Manavari Temple in Chilaw. Dinner and overnight in Negombo.

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 not 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.

Day 08

NEGOMBO / AIRPORT

Travel to airport for your flight.

INCLUSIONS

·         Airfare and ticket taxes(Srilankan Airlines)

·         Meet and assistance at the Airport

·         Single /Double / Twin sharing Accommodation

·         Daily Breakfast except on day 1

·         All taxes

·         Transfers and sightseeing in private AC vehicles with English Speaking Chauffeur Guide/ National Guide for 9 pax and above

EXCLUSIONS

·         Visa fees

·         Guaranteed early check in / late checkout charges

·         Tips and porter age

·         Surcharges applicable, if any

·         Entrance fees for mentioned sites

·         Video and Camera permits at sights

·         Meals (Lunch and Dinner) outside of the stated meal plan

·         Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary

·         Expenses of a personal nature

·         Any other services not specified above

Prices per person in USD starting from 

Validity: 01st September - 31st October 2014 

Ex: Delhi 

Hotel Category
 
Single
 
Twin
 
Triple
 
4-6pax
 
Child with bed

(3-11yrs)
 
Child No bed

(3-11yrs)
 

Standard 
 
800
 
575
 
559
 
520
 
365
 
335
 

Deluxe 
 
890
 
630
 
612
 
579
 
385
 
355
 

Luxury 
 
1035
 
735
 
710
 
679
 
515
 
385
 

Regular Supplements 
   

Lunch Supplement (outside – 5L)
 
40
 
40
 
40
 

Dinner Supplement (outside – 5D)
 
45
 
45
 
        45
 

Entrance Fees: : Indian Passport Holders

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy Temple

Cultural show

Royal Botanical garden 

Haggala Botanical garden- ( Asoka Wathika)
 
30
 

Hotels as mentioned below or similar

City
 
Standard 
 
Deluxe
 
Luxury 
 

Negombo / Seeduwa 
 
Rani Beach 

https://www.ranibeachresot.com/
 
Goldi Sands 

https://www.goldisands.com/
 
The Gateway Hotel Taj Airport Garden

ww.thegatewayhotels.com/airportgardencolombo/overview.aspx 
 

Kandy
 
Traveler’s Nest 

https://www.trnest.com/aboutus.html
 
Earl’s Regent / Randholee

https://www.regentkandy.lk/
 
Mahaweli Reach

https://www.mahaweli.com/
 

Nuwara Eliya
 
Stamford Star 

https://www.stamfordstarhotel.com/
 
Glen Fall Reach Hotel

https://www.glenfallreachhotel.com/
 
Araliya Green Hills 4*+

https://araliyagreenhills.com/
 

Colombo 
 
 Sunhill Mountlavinia

https://mountlaviniasunhill.com/
 
Berjaya Hotel, Colombo

https://berjayahotel.com/colombo/
 
The Kingsbury 

https://thekingsbury.lk/
 

Package is Avialble Ex Mumbai ,Ex: Chennai,Ex.Bangalore,Ex Cochin

Validity: 01st September - 31st October 2014 

RAMAYANA Trail Tour Sri Lanka: Tour Inclusion

INCLUSIONS

·         Airfare and ticket taxes(Srilankan Airlines)

·         Meet and assistance at the Airport

·         Single /Double / Twin sharing Accommodation

·         Daily Breakfast except on day 1

·         All taxes

·         Transfers and sightseeing in private AC vehicles with English Speaking Chauffeur Guide/ National Guide for 9 pax and above