Sri Lanka Sacred Ramayana Odyssey

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 – Dambulla This keeps the confirmed travel sequence clear. | Approx travel time: 04 ½ HOURS DRIVE]

After Breakfast Day excursion to Trincomalee. Visit Koneshwaram Temple and Shankari Devi Temple. Evening Climb-up Sigiriya Lion rock Fortress. Thiru Koneswaram – 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 the 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 “Brahmahasthi Dosham”. 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 – Said to be built by Ravana, was first in the list of Ashta Dasha (18) Shakti Peethas written down by Adi Shankara. It is believed that the original idol of the Goddess has been preserved and replaced, being venerated now in this nearby new Shankari Devi temple. Travel back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at – Dambulla This keeps the confirmed travel sequence clear. | Approx travel time: 02 HOURS DRIVE]

After Breakfast leave for Kandy. En route visit a spice garden and Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple. Afternoon commence City Tour of Kandy Including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Gem Museum. Evening worship The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha (In Decent Attire). Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at – Kandy The day is organised as a continuous travel sector, with the confirmed route and sightseeing sequence covering [DAMBULLA /KANDY – APPROX 03 HOURS DRIVE]. For planning context, the recorded road movement carries an estimated travel time of 03 HOURS DRIVE, while actual timing may vary with local road, traffic and operating conditions. The scheduled overnight halt is Kandy, 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. 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. This keeps the confirmed travel sequence clear. | Approx travel time: 03 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 proceed to Bentota via Kitulgala. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day leisure. Optional Excursion: White Water Rafting at Kitulgala Check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure on the Beach /Hotel. 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. 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. This keeps the sequence clear.

After Breakfast leave for Colombo. En-route visit Galle City including the Galle fort, The Dutch Museum, the Dutch Church and Rumassala temple. Next leave for Colombo. En route visit Kelaniya Vibeeshana Temple and Thereafter commence Colombo City Tour including Panchamuga Anjaneyr Temple. 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. 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…

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.