Ramayana tour

The ancient poetry associated with the story of Ramayana is closely related to Sri Lanka as there are several sites in Sri Lanka that prove a connection to the events of the story. Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka is designed to explore only these specific places and connections.

Day

 1

Arrival in Negombo

At the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of Zoom Lanka, who will be your guide for the Ramayana tour. Your first stop will be the charming coastal town of Negombo where you will spend your first night. If time permits, you can explore Negombo’s vibrant fish market and picturesque Dutch Canal.

Day

 2

Journey to Kandy via Pinnawala

After breakfast, your journey will take 90 minutes to visit the sacred Munneswaram Temple. Next, visit the Mannavari Temple dedicated to Lord Rama and on the way to Kandy visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

Day

 3

Exploring Nuwara Eliya

On the way to Nuwara Eliya for your overnight stay, visit the Ramboda Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, built by the Chinmaya Mission and famous for its special puja ceremonies. In the evening, you will be taken to Gayatri Peedam, a place where Lord Shiva is believed to have blessed King Ravana’s son.

Day

 4

Explore Nuwara Eliya

Check out from your hotel and proceed to the Sita Amman Temple near a stream where Goddess Sita is said to have bathed, then to Divurumpola and then to your hotel in Bandarawela and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

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 5

Kataragama journey through falls

After breakfast, you will proceed to Kataragama to spend the night after visiting the Ravana Falls and the legendary Ravana Cave, where King Ravana is believed to have resided.

Day

 6

Searching for Ramayana places in Colombo.

In the morning, visit the Kataragama shrine dedicated to Lord Skanda, then proceed to Ussangoda and the ancient airport and proceed to Galle to visit Rumassala, where parts of Himalayan herbs are said to have fallen, lifted by Lord Hanuman, and then visit Hikkaduwa Seenigama Temple. The day ends with a visit to Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo with a unique Anjaneyar chariot.

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 7

Departure

Your driver will take you to the airport for your departure and enjoy a morning tour of Colombo. We hope this Ramayana tour has fulfilled your wish. If you want to extend the trip and explore more attractions, you can change the itinerary according to your preferences.