From Negombo: 8-Day Ramayana Themed Private Trip & Temples With Pickup from Bandaranaike International Airport

Depart from Negombo or Colombo on an 8-day private trip. Explore popular destinations from the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic and one of the most important literary works of ancient India.
Day 01

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in the selected cities and greeted by your personal guide and take you to Colombo.
Overnight stay at Ceylon City Hotel or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 02

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 or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 03

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.
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 or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 04

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 at Oak ray City Hotel or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 05

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 or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 06

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 or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 07

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.
Overnight at Camelot Beach Resort or Similar hotel on B&B basis.

Day 08

There is no itinerary planned today. You will be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo or the selected cities.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.