Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka

Ravana’s Devotion to Shiva & Eastern Sacred Coast    

• After breakfast, check out and proceed to the historic coastal city of Trincomalee.
• Visit Thiru Koneshwaram Temple, located atop Swami Rock overlooking the Indian Ocean. This temple is one of the Pancha Ishwarams, the five most sacred Shiva temples of Sri Lanka. According to legend, the temple was established by Sage Agastya and was a place of worship for King Ravana, a great devotee of Lord Shiva, who is believed to have worshipped here along with his mother.
• Next, visit the Shankar Temple, an ancient shrine believed to date back to the era of the Pandavas. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the temple is located in a peaceful natural setting and is revered by pilgrims for its antiquity and spiritual energy.
• Later, proceed to Kandy, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.

• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight stay in Dambulla

Hanuman’s Search & Sita’s Captivity Sites

• After breakfast, check out and travel through scenic hill country landscapes towards Nuwara Eliya.
• En route, visit Ramboda Falls, one of the tallest and most picturesque waterfalls in Sri Lanka.
• Continue to the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, situated in Ramboda village. According to Ramayana belief, this region was searched by Lord Hanuman while looking for Goddess Sita. The temple, built by the Chinmaya Mission, houses a prominent Hanuman statue and offers panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
• Proceed to the Seetha Amman Temple near Hakgala. This is the only temple in the world dedicated exclusively to Goddess Sita. According to legend, Sita was held captive at this location by King Ravana. The nearby stream and rock formations are believed to bear marks associated with Lord Hanuman.
• Visit Gayathri Peedam, the first temple in Sri Lanka dedicated to Goddess Gayathri. The temple houses a sacred Shiva Lingam believed to have been brought from the holy River Narmada in India, making it an important Shakti and Shaiva pilgrimage site.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya. 

• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya. 

Agni Pariksha & Ravana Legends

• After breakfast, proceed towards Ella, a region closely associated with Ramayana legends.
• Visit Divurumpola Temple, the sacred site where Goddess Sita is believed to have undergone the Agni Pariksha to prove her purity after being rescued by Lord Rama. Though the site is a Buddhist temple today, it holds great significance for Hindu pilgrims due to its Ramayana connection.
• Continue to Ravana Falls, believed to be one of the locations where King Ravana hid Sita during her captivity. Nearby is the Ravana Cave, located at a higher elevation, believed to have been used by Ravana as a secret shelter. Archaeological studies have also revealed evidence of prehistoric human habitation in the cave.
• Proceed to Kataragama after completing the visits.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kataragama.

• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Kataragama.

Murugan Worship & Capital City Highlights

• After breakfast, visit the sacred Kataragama Murugan Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, and indigenous communities and is known for its powerful spiritual atmosphere.
• Proceed to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
• Visit the Vibheeshana Temple, dedicated to Vibheeshana, the righteous brother of King Ravana, who supported Lord Rama and is believed to have ruled Lanka after Ravana’s defeat.
• Visit the Anjaneyar Temple, associated with Lord Hanuman’s presence and blessings in Sri Lanka.
• Enjoy a Colombo city tour and time for shopping at local markets and shopping complexes.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.

• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.

Departure Day

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, concluding the Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra.

• Meal plan: Packed Lunch