Sri Lanka - officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon is an island country in South Asia. When one hears the words ‘Sri Lanka’, they think of golden beaches, sunsets, tea, or cricket teams. Yet those who visit Sri Lanka come for the tropical sunsets but stay for the food. Each day on this island promises new experiences, discoveries, and life-long memories and each place, and each smile in Sri Lanka has a story to tell. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is also known as Kotte is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka.
Welcome to your “Ramayana Trails - Sri Lanka” tour. On arrival you will be met by your local Tour Manager who will welcome you and will take you to your hotel at Dambulla. Sri Lanka, lying just off the south-east coast of India, with its southern tip barely 30km from the equator this is a tropical island that for centuries has attracted the covetous gazes of people from all over the world. Rightly it deserves its earlier appellation as "pearl of the orient". First visit in Ramayana Trail Sri Lanka to Manavari. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam after the end of the war with King Ravana. To date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama. In route Visit to Muneeshwaram Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’s vimana’s. He felt he was being followed by as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the “Brahmaasthi Dosham” was not following him. He ascended from the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him installing and praying four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneswaran, Thiruketheeswaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham.
Overnight in Dambulla.
Meals: Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner
After Breakfast continue Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour and proceed to Trincomalee. Trincomalee, the city which houses one of the best natural deep-water ports in the world, visit to Shankari Devi shakthi peetam. The original Shankari Devi temple, said to be built by Ravana, was the first in the list of Ashta Dasha (18) Shakti Pitas written down by Adi Shankara. Shankari Devi temple in Trincomalee, will have Archana arranged by the local team. Srilanka is a prominent temple for Hindus. It is the place where “Groin” part of the sati fallen. Head towards the classical-medieval Hindu temple 'Koneswaram' which blazes a subtle sense of Dravidian architecture afterword’s proceed to the Bhadrakali Amman Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali. Afternoon proceed to Kandy in route visit to The Golden temple at Dambulla Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center.
Overnight in Kandy.
Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner
After Breakfast Visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy. In this Ramayana Epic Tour you will see Hunuman Temple (Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple).On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi, Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. Proceed to The Sita Amman temple. The temple is situated in Ashok Vatika/Vanam) according to tradition, the site is associated with Sita of the Ramayana epic. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on a side of the temple. The temple seen today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures, all depicting the tale of Rama and Sita. The Ashok Vatika was one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana of the well-known epic Ramayanaya. This is the exotic pleasure garden where king Ravana kept the depressed Sita, insisting that she marry him. It was here where the heart-warming meeting took place between her and Hanuman, who brought her Rama’s ring with the news that Rama was looking for her. He offered to carry her back but she refused saying it would be an insult to Rama’s honour if he did so. Part of this majestic garden still exists. Have Darshan of Hanuman Foot Print It is believed that when Hanuman lept from India to Sri Lanka, he landed at this spot. The force of his impact on ground was so great that it left an imprint of his feet on the solid ground. This Ramayana Trail Sri Lanka includes Divurumpola temple. Although this Vihara is said to be established in the 6th A.D. Polonnaruwa period it has a long history among people of having been started in the time of Rama, Rawana and Sita. Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Rama. Continuing the practice for over thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in certain courts, this agreement was binding. Since that time this place has been respected and worshiped by people down the ages. Furthermore, it is said that this place was given the name “Divurumpola” or the place of making a wow. Not only in legends but this name has been inscribed in the moonstone guarding the Devale in the premises.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for Colombo. After that Proceed to Colombo. Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple. Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple is the only Temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar. Hanuman’s mother is Anjan. Hanuman is known as Anjan + Aiyar = Anjaneyar in South India (Hanuman in North India). Explore the City of Colombo The city tour of Colombo a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square. Check into the hotel & relax Overnight Stay at Colombo Hotel. Explore the rest Ramayana tour package Sri Lanka next day.
Overnight in Colombo.
Meals: Continental Breakfast, Indian Lunch, Indian Dinner
Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation.
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Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo
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INR 50,400
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Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo
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Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo
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Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo
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