Ramayana Tour

Day 1
Route : Airport > Negombo
Drive : 30 minutes drive
Hotel : Jetwing Beach
Highlights : Enjoy a Negombo city tour

On arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be warmly greeted by your chauffeur who will
transfer you to the fishing village, Negombo. Spend the day at leisure relaxing at
the hotel. Optionally you can do some sightseeing in Negombo city including a
visit to a fish market and the Dutch canal.

Day 2
Route : Negombo > Pinnawala > Kandy
Drive : 4.5 hours
Hotel : OZO Kandy
Highlights : Visit Muneeshwaram Temple

After breakfast proceed to Chilaw to the Muneeshwaram Temple. After his

victorious battle, Lord Rama left for Ayodhya, in one of King Ravana’s vimana
(carriages). He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthi dosham (the sin of
killing a brahmin) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. Legend has it
that when he came to this place he felt the sin was not following him and he
stopped the carriage and asked God Shiva for a remedy.

Afterwards proceed to Kandy and enjoy a relaxed evening.

Day 3
Route : Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Drive : 2 and ½ hours
Hotel : Jetwing St. Andrews
Highlights : Visit to the Ramboda falls and Seetha Amman temple

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On the way there, visit the Sri Baktha
Hanuman Temple, Ramboda. On these hills of Ramboda, where Hanuman was
searching for Sitadevi, the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with
Hanuman as the presiding deity. On every full moon day special poojas are
conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees.

Afterwards proceed to Nuwara Eliya and en route, visit the Seetha Amman
Temple in Seetha Eliya. The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of
Sitadevi during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this
stream. Now there is a temple erected for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana and
Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin
to Lord Hamunams are found by this river – some small and some large.

Day 4
Route : Nuwara Eliya > Ella
Drive : 2 hours
Hotel : EKHO Ella
Highlights : Visit to the Ravana Falls

After breakfast, set off to the quiet city, Ella. Once there, visit the breathtaking
waterfall, Ravana Ella Falls (cascading into several falls). The stream, a tributary of
Kirindi Oya plunges with a foaming spray over a series of ledges into the valley
close to a bend in the road. The waters rise from Wewatenna highland above the
rocks. In general the rocky underground of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka consists of
hard gneiss or granite, but here the material is khondalite, a kind of limestone
which undergoes decay faster. This has resulted in many caves being formed near
the falls. It is believed that Sita bathed in a pool that accumulated the water
falling from this waterfall. You can also visit some of the caves that are around
Ravana falls. Later in the afternoon enjoy a city tour in Ella and spend a leisurely
evening.
Day 5
Route : Bandarawela > Kataragama
Drive : 2 hours
Hotel : Mandara Rosen
Highlights : Visit the Kataragama Temple

After breakfast proceed to the spiritual city of Kataragama. Once in Kataragama

visit the Kataragama shrine, dedicated to God Skanda (Murugan) the God of Love
and War. It is believed that this Devala was started in the 2nd Century B.C. by King
Dutugemunu (167 –137 B.C.). Today Kataragama is a place of worship for
Buddhists, Hindus and some Muslims.

Day 6
Route : Kataragama > Galle
Drive : 3 and ½ hours
Hotel : Amari Galle
Highlights : Galle city tour and visit to Rumassala rock

After breakfast proceed to the Galle. Once in the city discover the city of Galle,
where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit
the Galle Fort which is one of the best preserved fortifications in Asia. View the
Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the
cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their
histories.

In the afternoon visit the Rumassala Rock. Rumassala rock is one of the five Sri
Lankan spots believed to originate from parts of Mount Dronagiri. They fell down
when Hanuman carried the Dronagiri on his flight back to Lanka in order to use its
Sanjiwani herb to rescue Lakhshmana and Rama who were in need of this medical
plant to be reanimated after suffering severe injuries. Rumassala is also said to be
an abode of Sita during her stay in Lanka. Spend the evening in leisure by the
ocean.
Day 7
Route : Galle > Colombo
Drive : 2 and ½ hours drive
Hotel : Jetwing Colombo Seven
Highlights : Visit to Seenigama temple and Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple

After breakfast proceed to Colombo. En-route make a stop at Seenigama temple.

Seenigama temple is situated on a very small island. This Devale is dedicated to
the local God Devol Deviyo, who protects fishermen and their boats. The
Ramayana trail legend has it that Seenigama was the landing place from where
Sugriva, King of the Varanas and their monkey army, launched his onslaught on
Ravana's demon army.

Afterwards proceed to Colombo and visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple,

which is a temple dedicated to Anjaneyar in Sri Lanka. This is the only temple in
the world to have a chariot of Anjaneyar. You can spend the rest of the day e

enjoying some sightseeing in Colombo along with some shopping before

transferring to the hotel.

Day 8
Route : Colombo > Airport
Drive : 1 hours

As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortably
take you to the international airport in time for your return flight.
Quotation (Net-Inclusive of Taxes)
Price for May, June, Sep, October 2019
US $ 850.00 per person sharing a Double room

Price for July, August 2019

US $ 1000.00 per person sharing a Double room

The above prices are valid for 2 travelling adults.

Price includes:
• Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis in all hotels
• Transfers in air conditioned vehicle and English speaking chauffeur guide
throughout tour
• Water throughout the tour
• All Taxes & service charges

Price excludes:
• Visas
• Insurance
• Entrances to sites: Can be paid direct at gates
• Meals not specified in inclusions
• Optional tours and activities
• Flights
• All expenses of personal nature
• Tips and portage

Notes:
1. All drive times are approximate and are subject to change.
2. All reservations subject to availability at time of booking.
3. The standard check in time in Sri Lanka is 1400 hours and the Check-out time is 12 noon.
4. Tipping can be US$ 10.00 per person per day, but depending on your level of satisfaction
with our services
5. At local restaurants tipping can be about LKR 300.00 per meal
6. Lunch and Dinner and be from outside restaurants which will be about US$ 15.00 per
meal maximum based on the dishes which you order.