Srilanka Ramayan Tour 2023
Srilanka Ramayan tour 2023
Rs. 75000/- per person plus Taxes.
Tour Highlights :
Come explore the era of Ramayana see sites related to Ramayana. 20 sightseeing places covered in 8 days. Visit about 75 % of Srilanka you get to visit Beaches and hill stations also. Visit the Tea factory, Srilankan folk dance. Inclusive of Airfare, breakfast and dinner, and tour manager.
Srilanka fixed tour departure on every 2nd Thursday of the month.
We have fixed group departures to make your tour tension-free. Individual tours to Sri lanka are available on request. Rs 76000/- Ex Ahmedabad Rs 77000/- Ex Delhi.
Day 01 (Airport – Chilaw – Negombo)
Arrival to Sri Lanka! You will be met by our Representative, Dinner & overnight stay in Negombo(D)
Manavari Temple – Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as RamalingaShivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named
Munneshwaram Temple – Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’sVimanas. He felt he was being followed by BramahathiDosham as he killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the Vimana at this junctur this place the “BramahathiDosham” was not following him. He discended from the Vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God S blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install and pray four lingams in Manavari, Thirukoneshwaram, Thiruke Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the Dosham
Day 02 (Negombo – Trincomalee)
After early breakfast will restfully drive to Trincomalee start ChandiHomam Agni Pooja Ceremony, visit Trirukoneshwaram Temple, visit MahaKalai Amman Temple, Luxmi Narayana Temple, back to the hotel or enjoy a walk in the beautiful Nilaveli Beach. Dinner & overnight stay in Trincomalee.
KanniyaRavana water wells – Kanniya’s origin is that this is the place where King Ravana carried out the last rites for his mother. When he was unable to find water to duly perform the rites, his anger pierced his Trishula into the ground seven times. very hot water cooled down to the present degree when Ravana’s anger calmed down. The temperature of the water is different one to another.
Thirukoneshvaram Temple – is a wonderful temple located on a rock promontory in Trincomalee. It was built by Rishi Agastya on the instructions of Lord Shiva who was impressed by the devotion of King Ravana. This place is unique in this respect because Lord built a temple for his devotee as a reward for his devotion. Lord Rama is believed to have offered his prayers here too, in order to get rid of the malediction of killing Ravana who was a Brahmin, meaning BrahmahasthiDosham. The famous temple built here during the glorious era of the Tamil Pallava and Chola and Pandya empires, was destroyed by bigoted Portuguese Christians between 1622 and 1624.
Shankari Devi ShakthiPitham – Adjacent to Trincomalee’s famous Koneswaram temple there is another shrine; it is small in size but of significance for Hindu pilgrims. This Shankari Devi temple was reconstructed in a new place. The original Shankari Devi templ Ravana, was the first in the list of AshtaDasha (18) Shakti Pitas written down by AdiShankara. But its balls. Only a pillar for commemoration is placed on that spot now. And it is believed that the original idol of the Goddess h replaced, being venerated now in this nearby new Shankari Devi temple.
Day 03 (Trincomalee - Sigiriya - Kandy)
After breakfast proceed to Kandy en-route visiting Sigiriya rock fortress, (visible from the down) , thereafter will visit a Herbal & Spice Garden, taste a delicious cup of herbal tea thereafter visit the Historical Muthumari Amman Temple in Matale. After completion will drive to Kandy upon arrival will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and later witness a Traditional Cultural Dance performance.
Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy. (B,D)
Sigiriya – Is home to the “5th century Fortress in the Sky” which is the fantastic single wonder of the Island .It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple moated defense the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 600ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work of Sinhalese secular painting which has survived in the form of Frescos of life-sized domsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original color. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. (Sigiriya Rock land tour)
Day 04 (Kandy – Nuwaraeliya)
After B/fast, proceed to Nuwaraeliya. En-route visiting Tea Plantation/factory, Ramboda waterfalls, visit Hunuman Temple, SitaAmman Temple & AshokaVatica, Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple – As told in the Hindu epic Ramayana, the temple is located on Ramboda hills, the same place where Hanuman came looking for Sita. The Chinmaya Mission built this Hanuman temple at the very site.There is a 5 meters tall granite statue of Rama’s devote supporter Hanuman. He is believed to have started his search for sita on the Baroda hills.
Sita Amman Temple – Legend has it that Goddess Sita bathed in the stream running down from the hill at the village Sita Eliya, where this temple is located. This was the place where Sita used to pray daily for Rama to come and rescue her. Out here, you could also see the gigantic footsteps of Hanuman. A temple for Lord Rama, Seetha Devi, Luxshmana and Hanuman built on the sides of the stream.
Ashok Vanam – The Ashok Vatika is the place where Ravana kept the Sita captive. Ashok Vatika is a garden that is present in the Sita Eliya in Sri Lanka. Some of the interesting findings here include the rock on which Sita used to sat and meditate. Sita Eliya also have the only Site Temple in the world. The idols of sita was excavated from here 100 years ago.
Gayathree Amman Temple – GayathriPitam, also spelled as GayaththriPeedam, is within the Nuwaraeliya town, the first and most significant temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka. Gayathri being an aspect of Saraswati and the Universal Mother. The temple was founded by the GayathriSiddhar Swami Murusegu. The Shiva Lingam for this Tamil temple was brought from the Holy River Narmada. GayathriPitam is said to be the place from where King Ravana’sson Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and worship and turn was granted supernatural powers by the mighty god.
Day 05 (Nuwaraeliya – Ella)
After breakfast will checkout and drive you towards the Beautiful city of Ella and explore this city which has a rich history of Raavana, enroute visit the Divurompla temple “Sita Devi Agni tested place” and also Ravana Falls. (Ravana Caves will be done only if clients require as it is a trek)
Divurumpola Temple – Divurumpola means a ‘place of oath’. This is the place where Sita underwent the “Agni” test. She came unscathed and proved her innocence and purity. The message of Rama’s victory over Ravana was sent to Sita. After a bath and adorned with jewels she was taken on a palanquin before Rama. Continuing the practice for thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in a certain courts this aggreements was binding. This place has been respected and worshipped by people down the ages.
Ella (Ravana Falls& Caves) – Ravana Ella Cave is where Ravana was hiding Sita. Ravana Ella Cave located at the massive Ella Falls; a breath-taking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. The rocky undergoes of the waterfall is limestone which undergoes faster decay as hard gneiss or granite. This has resulted in many caves being formed near the falls 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 - (Nuwara Eliya to Bentota )
After breakfast will drive to the Beach city of Bentota . 5.5 hrs of drive before we reach to hotel we will go for boat ride in Madu river spend 3 hrs in various fun activities and then check in at Hotel near beach
Day 07 – (Bentota - Colombo)
After breakfast will drive you to the city of Colombo Capital of Srilanka visit Kelania temple and panch Ajnere Hanuman temple here and have city tour and shopping in local market.
Vibhishana Palace – Besides the famous Buddhist temple is a Vibhishana shrine in Kelaniya. After Ravana’s death Rama appointed Vibhishana as the new king of Lanka. Vibhishana is venerated by Sinhalese Buddhists as a god, they believe him to be one of the main protectors of the island, of the western territories in particular.
Anjaneyar Temple – This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. It’s the temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar.
Day 08 - (Departure)
Breakfast at Hotel. Later will proceed to the airport in time for the departure flight. Reach Ahmedabad in evening.
| May 2023 | 11 |
| June 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
- Air fare ex Ahmedabad/Delhi/Mumbai/Indore to Colombo and back.
- Hotel Accommodation as selected on Double or Triple rooms as requested
- HB basis – (Breakfast & Dinner as mentioned – Veg Meals).
- Transport in air-con vehicle with the services of an English speaking national guide.
- Sightseeing / Temple visits / City & Shopping tours as per the program.
- Entry Fee for Madu River Boat Safari
- Applicable Taxes.
- Complimentary 500ML x 2 mineral water bottle per person per day
- Temple Donations.
- Entrance Tickets Fees other than the itinerary
- Tips
- porterage / Expenses of personal nature
- Video and camera permits.
- Early Check-in/Late checkout.
- Any further local govt regulations due to covid or unforeseen circumstances
Important due to covid situation:
- Rt-pcr test is compulsory of 48 hrs before departure from India
- Passenger must have been fully vaccinated & should carry the vaccination certificate
- If found positive on arrival at Colombo all the futher costs of any type will be borne by passenger.
Cancellation:
- More than 60 days prior to arrival date – 25% of the full price
- 31 to 60 days prior to arrival date – 50% of the full price
- Less than 30 days prior to arrival date – 75% of the full price
- No Shows and Early Departure – 100% of the full price
