Kura’s Ramayana Tour In SriLanka

Route

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) – Chilaw

   Travel time: 1.5 hours

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   • Upon arrival, transfer to Chilaw.
   • Visit Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil.
   • Visit Madampe Sri Murugan Kovil.
   • Visit Munneswaram Temple, where Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva after his victory over Ravana.
   • Visit Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama installed the first lingam after the battle with Ravana.
   • Overnight stay Chilaw
2. 2

   Chilaw – Anuradhapura

   Travel time: 2.5 hours

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   • Visit Yapahuwa rock FortressAukana ancient temple
   • Visit Wilpattuwa National Park (Optional)
   • Visit Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka.
   • Visit the Isurumuniya Temple with the star gate, believed to have connections to the Ramayana story.
   • Overnight stay Anuradhapura.
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   Anuradhapura – Mannar

   Travel time: 2 hours

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   • Head to Mannar, a location linked with the Ramayana.
   • Visit Thantirimale Temple
   • Visit Thiruketheeswaram kovil, believed to be one of the places where Ravana prayed to Lord Shiva.
   • Explore the Mannar Fort and the famous Adam’s Bridge (Rama’s Bridge) a chain of limestone shoals that once connected India and Sri Lanka, linked to the story of Hanuman and Rama’s army building the bridge to Lanka.
   • Overnight stay Mannar.
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   Mannar – Jaffna

   Travel time: 2 hour

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   • Travel to Jaffna, a historically rich city.
   • Visit the Nallur Kandaswamy kovil, a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
   • Explore the Naguleswaram kovil, an ancient temple believed to be one of the five Ishwarams in Sri Lanka related to Lord Shiva.
   • Visit Keerimalai Hot Springs, associated with the Ramayana story, where Ravana was said to have performed rituals.
   • Visit Point Pedro, Casuarina beach, Nilavarai bottomless well Ect.
   • Overnight stay: Jaffna.
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   Jaffna – Trincomalee

   Travel time: 5 hours

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   • Visit Thirukoneswaram kovil, a beautiful cliff-top temple overlooking the Indian Ocean, associated with Lord Rama’s prayers to Lord Shiva.
   • Visit Shri Badrakali Amman kovil
   • Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil
   • Visit the Kanniya Hot Springs, which is believed to have links to Ravana.
   • Relax at Nilaveli Beach in the evening.
   • Explore The Pigeon island the main marine sanctuary in Srilanka. (Optional)
   • Overnight stay Trincomalee.
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   Trincomalee – Sigiriya

   Travel time: 2.5 hours

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   • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ancient palace of King Ravana, as per some interpretations.
   • Explore the Cobra Hood Cave, believed to be linked to Ravana’s stay.
   • Visit Pidurangala Rock for another panoramic view of the area. (Optional)
   • Explore Minneriya or Kaudulla National park for most famous Elephants gathering. (Optional)
   • Overnight stay Sigiriya.
7. 9

   Sigiriya – Kandy

   Travel time: 2.5 hours

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   • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Visit Nalanda Gedige
   • Visit Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale.In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places for Buddhists.Evening cultural show in Kandy.
   • Overnight stay Kandy.
8. 10

   Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

   Travel time: 2.5 hours

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   • Visit Ceylon Tea plantation & factory. (Optional)
   • Visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, where Hanuman searched for Sita.
   • Visit Ramboda Falls, a majestic waterfall connected to Hanuman.
   • Arrive in Nuwara Eliya (Little England).
   • Visit the Seetha Amman Temple at Seetha Eliya, where Sita was held captive.
   • Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya.
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   Nuwara Eliya – Ella

   Travel time: 3 hours

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   • Take the scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, famous for its stunning landscapes of tea plantations, mountains, and waterfalls. (Optional)
   • Visit Hakgala Botanical garden, the garden where Ravana, the king of Lanka, kept Sita captive after abducting her.
   • Visit Diwurumwela temple, the place where princess Sita did the Agni Pariksha.
   • Visit Ravana Falls, linked to the Ramayana where Sita was kept hidden.
   • Explore the Ravana Cave & Blue Water pond, where Ravana reportedly kept Sita.
   • Visit Nine Arches bridge & little Adams peak. (Optional)
   • Overnight stay: Ella.
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    Ella – Hambantota

    Travel time: 2.5 hours

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    • Visit the Kataragama Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda), where devotees perform rituals and offer prayers.
    • Visit Ussangoda, believed to be a landing site for Ravana’s aerial chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana.
    • Overnight stay: Hambantota
11. 14

    Hambantota – Galle

    Travel time: 3 hours

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    • Arrive in Galle and explore the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Explore Rumassala, an area with lush vegetation and medicinal plants are said to reflect its connection to the Himalayan herbs brought by Hanuman.
    • Visit Turtle hatchery, Japanese peace pagoda, Ect.
    • Overnight stay: Galle.
12. 15

    Galle – Colombo

    Travel time: 2.5 hours

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    • Visit Madu River mangroves wetland. (Optional)
    • Travel to Colombo, the bustling commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
    • Visit Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Kovil
    • Visit Sri Anjaneyar Kovil
    • Visit Sri Kaileswaram Kovil
    • Explore Gangaramaya Temple, Old Parliament Building, Galle Face Green, and Independence Square.Shopping at Colombo city.
    • Overnight stay: Colombo.
13. 16

    Colombo – Departure

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    • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.