Lanka Ramayana Trail

6 Nights / 7 Days

Negombo - Chilaw - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Bentota - Colombo via Kelaniya

Tour Overview

A sacred pilgrimage through the landscape of the Ramayana epic – tracing the footsteps of Lord Rama, Sita and Hanuman across Sri Lanka’s ancient sites from the coastal Munneswaram Temple near Chilaw to the final blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara on the departure day.

Tour Highlights

  • Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple, Chilaw – key Ramayana sites
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
  • Yahangala rock – associated with King Ravana’s final rites
  • Seetha Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden – Ashok Vatika association
  • Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak, Ella
  • Divurumpola Temple – site of Sita’s Agni Pariksha
  • Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave
  • Optional Ussangoda National Park coastal plateau stop
  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara final blessings on departure day

Your Daily Path

Day 01 - Negombo - Arrival and Sacred Beginning

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Warm meet and greet. Transfer to Negombo. Relax by the beach after travel. Overnight in Negombo.

Day 02 - Negombo to Kandy via Chilaw - First Ramayana Sites

Drive toward Kandy via Chilaw. Visit Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple – two of the most important Ramayana sites in Sri Lanka. Continue to Kandy. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 03 - Kandy - Cultural, Spiritual and Ramayana Day

Morning visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. City exploration and shopping for handicrafts. Afternoon drive to Yahangala rock – associated with the final rites of King Ravana. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 04 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - Ramayana Sites in the Hills

Early breakfast. Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya through tea country with waterfall and plantation stops. Visit Seetha Amman Temple. Explore Hakgala Botanical Garden – linked to the Ashok Vatika. Evening at Gregory Lake. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 05 - Nuwara Eliya to Ella - Hills Experience and Divurumpola

Morning scenic drive or optional train journey toward Ella. Visit Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak. Visit Divurumpola Temple – associated with Sita’s Agni Pariksha. Overnight in Ella.

Day 06 - Ella to South Coast via Ravana Falls and Ussangoda

Depart Ella. En route visit Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave. Optional stop at Ussangoda National Park – a coastal plateau of Ramayana significance. Continue to south coast. Check in and relax by the beach. Overnight in Bentota.

Day 07 - South Coast to Colombo via Kelaniya - Departure with Blessings

Relaxed morning by the beach. Transfer toward Colombo. Quick shopping at One Galle Face Mall or Pettah Market. Visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara for final blessings. Transfer to airport for departure.

INCLUSIONS

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
  • Experienced English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • All entrance fees for listed attractions
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Bottled water throughout the journey
  • All listed Ramayana site entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and domestic flights
  • Accommodation (bookable separately or through Luxury Lanka Holidays)
  • Meals unless specified in daily notes
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Gratuities for guide and hotel staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities marked within the itinerary
  • Visa fees
  • Ussangoda National Park stop (minimal facilities, optional scenic viewpoint)