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8-Day Private Ramayana Trail Tour from Colombo
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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
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This tour covers most of the popular destinations in Ramayana including some world historical heritage in India. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and also an important part of the Hindu canon, one of the most important literary works of ancient India.
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charge
Breakfast
(Optional[7])
Breakfast
Breakfast
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
7 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary
Gratuities
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
Pick up from Colombo, Negombo and most of the south beach hotels up to Bentota.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive / Colombo
When you arrive in Colombo, we will pick you up at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to Colombo. Overnight stay at Ceylon City Hotel on BB basis.
Day 2: Colombo/ Kataragama
You will drive to Rumassala in Galle (approx. 2 hours). It is part of the Himalaya Hill that was fallen when Mighty Hanuman was carrying it to find life-saving herbs for saving the life of both Lords Rama and Lakshmana. After this visit, you will be taken to Ussangoda (approx. 2 hours drive). It is believed that Lord Hanuman torched some parts of King Ravana’s empire and Ussanggoda is on the torched areas.
Proceed to Katharagama (approx. 2 hours) and visit Kataragama shrine. It is said that God Kataragama came from India, married a Jungle Girl from Sri Lanka and lived here. Overnight at Lake Wind Resort on BB basis.
Day 3: Kataragama/ Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you will be driven to Ella (approx. 3 hours) where you can visit Ravana falls and Ravana Caves. The locals believe that King Ravana has lived in one of the caves above the waterfalls. Also visit Divurumpola Temple - the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha. On completion, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2 hours), en-route visit Hakgala Botanical gardens and Seethai Amman Temple. Overnight at Camellia Lake Resort on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya / Kandy
In the morning, you will visit the Gayathri Peedam where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in return was granted super natural powers by lord Shiva. After this visit, we will drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours) en-route visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - on the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita. Overnight stay at Oak ray City Hotel on BB basis.
Day 5: Kandy
Today you can do a city tour of Kandy including visits to Botanical Garden and Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight at Oak ray City Hotel on BB basis
Day 6: Kandy / Sigiriya
After breakfast drive to Sigiriya. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. In the afternoon, you can climb the Sigiriya rock fortress. Overnight at Sungreen Hotel on BB basis.
Day 7: Sigiriya / Negombo
Today you will be driven to Munneshwaram Temple and Mannavari Temple (approx. 5 hours). Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here and Mannavari Temple is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan.
Drive to Negombo and stay at Camelot Beach Resort on BB basis.
Day 8: Colombo
There is no itinerary planned today. You will be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to catch your flight.
When you arrive in Colombo, we will pick you up at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to Colombo. Overnight stay at Ceylon City Hotel on BB basis.
Day 2: Colombo/ Kataragama
You will drive to Rumassala in Galle (approx. 2 hours). It is part of the Himalaya Hill that was fallen when Mighty Hanuman was carrying it to find life-saving herbs for saving the life of both Lords Rama and Lakshmana. After this visit, you will be taken to Ussangoda (approx. 2 hours drive). It is believed that Lord Hanuman torched some parts of King Ravana’s empire and Ussanggoda is on the torched areas.
Proceed to Katharagama (approx. 2 hours) and visit Kataragama shrine. It is said that God Kataragama came from India, married a Jungle Girl from Sri Lanka and lived here. Overnight at Lake Wind Resort on BB basis.
Day 3: Kataragama/ Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you will be driven to Ella (approx. 3 hours) where you can visit Ravana falls and Ravana Caves. The locals believe that King Ravana has lived in one of the caves above the waterfalls. Also visit Divurumpola Temple - the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha. On completion, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2 hours), en-route visit Hakgala Botanical gardens and Seethai Amman Temple. Overnight at Camellia Lake Resort on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya / Kandy
In the morning, you will visit the Gayathri Peedam where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in return was granted super natural powers by lord Shiva. After this visit, we will drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours) en-route visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - on the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita. Overnight stay at Oak ray City Hotel on BB basis.
Day 5: Kandy
Today you can do a city tour of Kandy including visits to Botanical Garden and Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight at Oak ray City Hotel on BB basis
Day 6: Kandy / Sigiriya
After breakfast drive to Sigiriya. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. In the afternoon, you can climb the Sigiriya rock fortress. Overnight at Sungreen Hotel on BB basis.
Day 7: Sigiriya / Negombo
Today you will be driven to Munneshwaram Temple and Mannavari Temple (approx. 5 hours). Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here and Mannavari Temple is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan.
Drive to Negombo and stay at Camelot Beach Resort on BB basis.
Day 8: Colombo
There is no itinerary planned today. You will be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to catch your flight.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate comes with an extra bed
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requires
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate comes with an extra bed
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requires
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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