Seven Nights Ramayana Trails
- Duration 7N 8D
- Route Chilaw · Dambulla · Trincomalee · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Colombo
Sri Lanka, formerly Lanka in the Ramayana epic, is rich in its Ramayana heritage. It’s the place where King Ravana’s golden palace stood and where Rama’s army built a sea bridge to rescue Sita. Today, you can explore over 50 legendary sites, from Sita Devi’s captivity location to the battlefields where Rama confronted Ravana.
Explore the Ramayana’s echoes in Sri Lanka’s captivating landscapes with Serene Travels. This six-night and seven-day tour package will take you through the best and most captivating sights along the Ramayana Trail.
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1: Discover Chilaw and Dambulla
- Welcome to Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a representative of Theema Holidays and transferred to Chilaw. You will visit the Munneshwaram Temple, one of Sri Lanka's five major Shiva temples and part of the Rameswaram islands. You will also visit the Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama first installed a Lingam as an atonement for the sin of Brahmincide. This Shiva Lingam is one of only two Lingams in the world named after him, the other being in Rameswaram, India. You will then travel to Dambulla for your first night.
Overnight in Dambulla
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Day 2: Travel to Trincomalee
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel to Trincomalee and explore the Thirukonneshwaram Temple, a unique shrine built on a rocky promontory. It was constructed under Lord Shiva's instructions, as a reward for the devotion of King Ravana. Adjacent to this temple, there's the reconstructed Sri Shankari Devi Shakthi Peedam, significant for Hindu pilgrims. The original temples were destroyed by the Portuguese.
- You can also visit the healing hot wells of Kanniyai or Kanniya. Legend has it that Ravana pierced the ground with his Trishula in anger, causing hot water to gush out, and the water's temperature varies in the seven wells.
Overnight in Trincomalee
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Day 3: Journey to Kandy
- Once you’ve had breakfast at your hotel in Dambulla, you’ll travel to Kandy for the night. En route, if required, you can visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Once you reach Kandy, visit the renowned Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a site of great significance housing Buddha's Tooth. You'll also have the chance to explore the gem gallery and discover high-quality gems for purchase. In the evening, enjoy the vibrant Kandy Cultural Show from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Overnight in Kandy
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Day 4: Visit Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel to the mountainous region of Sri Lanka and check in to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Explore this charming town with its British-influenced architecture and visit Victoria Park. In the afternoon, visit Ramboda Falls and the Ramboda Anjaneyar Temple dedicated to Hanuman. Conclude the day with an overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
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Day 5: Discover Ella
- On your second day in Nuwara Eliya, journey Ella and discover its treasures including Seetha Amman Temple, Ravana Falls, Ravana Caves, and Divurumpola.
- The Sita Amman Temple is one of the most revered sites on the Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the place where Sita spent much of her captivity on the island of Lanka. Ravana Falls is a 25-metre waterfall where Sita is believed to have bathed and Ravana Cave in Ella showcases King Ravana's architectural brilliance. Divurumpola is where Sita underwent the fire ordeal (Agni Pariksha) to prove her purity, and it's considered a place for settling disputes through oaths.
Overnight in Ella
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Day 6: Explore Colombo
- For your last night in Sri Lanka, journey to the city of Colombo. En route, you’ll pass by numerous waterfalls including St. Claires Falls and Devon Falls. In Colombo, you’ll drive through popular districts before making some time for a bit of shopping in a popular shopping mall.
Overnight in Colombo
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Day 7: Departure
- After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home. We hope you had a pleasant stay and an enriching holiday.
Journey Highlights
- Arrival and departure assistance at the airport
- Complimentary sim card on arrival
- Complimentary gem gallery visit
- Complimentary Kandy cultural show
- Complimentary spice garden visit
- Visit the hill cities of Kandy, Ella, and Nuwara Eliya
- Explore Trincomalee
- Discover Chilaw and Dambulla
Route Map
Chilaw · Dambulla · Trincomalee · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Colombo