Sri Lanka Ramayana Trails

Arrival to Sri Lanka and you will be met by Journeyline Travels Representative on arrival at the airport and proceed to Dambulla. En route visit Munneswaram Temple /Manavari Temple in Chilaw for religious observances. Munneswaram Temple /Manavari Temple – The Munneswaram temple is one of the five major Shiva temples of Sri Lanka, the biggest and central temple which has been dedicated to Shiva. The Manavari Temple, a historically significant place for Ramayana Tour. The temple is also known as ‘Ramalinga Shivan’. This is where Rama installed the first Shiva Lingam as a remedy to Lord Shiva after he killed King Ravana. There is a belief that Rama stopped his Vimana vehicle at Munneswaram as he felt that Brahmahasthi Dosham was not following him at this place. According to Hindu dharma, Ravana who was a Brahmin casted person had to be killed by Rama to liberate Sitha. he ascended from vimana and prayed to God Shiva asking for a remedy to get rid from his dosham. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at – Kandy This keeps the confirmed travel sequence clear. | Approx travel time: 05 HOURS DRIVE]

After Breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Ramboda Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Water Falls, Tea Factory and Tea Estate. Afternoon commence City Tour of Nuwara Eliya including Nuwara Eliya Town, Market place, Golf Course, (one of the finest 18 holes Golf courses in Asia) the Hill club, and drive around this hill station viewing Gregory Lake, Victoria Park and Seeta Amman Temple, Ashoka Vatika (Hakgala Botanic Gardens). Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple – located on very beautiful mountain in Ramboda village overlooking the valley of Kotmale and is tied to legend of Ramayana. This relates that this location was where Sitadevi was hidden by King Ravana. And Lord Hanuman had searched for Sitadevi who was hidden by King Ravana. A stretch of empty land known as the ‘Chariot Path’ was where King Ravana had taken Sitadevi to Ashoka Vatika to demonstrate and show his kingdom to her. There is a pond, created from Sitadevi’s tears, called the ‘Sita Tear Pond.’ This village and area of Ramboda was said to have been where Rama’s forces had gathered against King Ravana. Seetha Amman Temple – Dedicated to Sitadevi, the wife of Lord Rama is the Sita Amman Temple. This temple is special……

After Breakfast leave for Bentota. En-route visit Divurumpola Buddhist Temple (Agni Pareksha Temple of Goddess Sita). Afternoon commence Galle City Tour including the Galle fort, The Dutch Museum, the Dutch Church and Rumassala temple. (In Decent Attire). Rumassala – is a massive hill oddly out place in the landscape outside the Galle harbour. Legend details that during the Rama – Rawana war, Rama’s brother Luxhman was injured and Hanuman was sent to Himalayas to fetch medicinal herbs. Hanuman forgot the name of the herb but he brought a chunk of the peak containing many herbs. However, the mountain fragment slipped and broke into five pieces of which one fell to Rumassala. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at – Bentota The day is organised as a continuous travel sector, with the confirmed route and sightseeing sequence covering Bentota – Sightseeing and Overnight. The scheduled overnight halt is Bentota, closing this day’s programme and establishing the operating base for the following sector. The supplier records the meal arrangement for this day as Breakfast and Dinner, which should be read together with the package inclusions and hotel plan.

After Breakfast leave for Colombo. En route visit Turtle Hatchery and there after visit Kelaniya Vibeeshana Temple, Afternoon commence Colombo City Tour including Panchamuga Anjaneyr Temple. Optional Excursion: Madhu River Boat Ride Kelaniya Vibeeshana Temple – is a Buddhist sanctuary in the first place, because it is believed to be visited by the Buddha himself. Within the temple premises there is a Hindu shrine, too. It is dedicated to Lord Vibhishana who was the younger brother of Ravana but during the legendary war on Lanka he became a supporter of Lord Rama, because he disapproved Ravana's tresspass of Sita's abduction. 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, especially in its western territories. Panchamuga Anjaneyr Temple – the Only Temple in the world to have a Chariot for Anjaneyer (Hanuman) The chariot festival is held annually end December or beginning of January. Check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at – Colombo This keeps the sequence clear.

As all good things must come to an end. After Breakfast your guide will comfortably take you back to the Airport for a safe Return Journey. The day is organised as a continuous travel sector, with the confirmed route and sightseeing sequence covering Colombo / Airport Departure. The supplier records the meal arrangement for this day as Breakfast, which should be read together with the package inclusions and hotel plan. The sequence is presented chronologically so the traveller can distinguish transfer time, planned sightseeing and the overnight stop without mixing activities from the following day. Only locations, services and operating notes supported by the supplier itinerary are reflected here; optional or conditional experiences remain governed by the stated package terms. This structured presentation is intended to provide a precise understanding of the day’s travel flow, practical movement and confirmed sightseeing scope before the journey begins. The day is organised as a continuous travel sector, with the confirmed route and sightseeing sequence covering Colombo / Airport Departure. The supplier records the meal arrangement for this day as Breakfast, which should be read together with the package inclusions and hotel plan. This keeps the sequence clear.