Ramayana Trail

(Via Munneshwaram Temple • Manavari Temple • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage)

• After breakfast, visit:
  • Munneshwaram Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed Lord Rama prayed here after defeating King Ravana to rid himself of Brahmahathi Dosham.
  • Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama installed the first Shivalingam known as Ramalinga Shivan.
• Continue to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to witness elephants being fed and bathed.
• Arrive in Kandy and enjoy a brief city tour, including a Gem Museum visit.
  Overnight in Kandy
  Meals: Breakfast

Explore Sri Lanka’s ancient central highlands, home to several key Ramayana sites:

• Dunuwila & Laggala – where King Ravana prayed and later met his end.
• Yahangala – said to be where Ravana’s body was laid in honor by his people.
• Weragantota – the legendary landing site of King Ravana’s “flying chariot” (Pushpaka Vimana).
• Sita Kotuwa (Sita’s Fort) – believed to be where Sita was kept before being moved to Ashoka Vatika.
• Gurulupotha – the ancient “aircraft repair center” from Ravana’s era.
  Overnight in Mahiyanganaya
  Meals: Breakfast

• Visit the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple at Ramboda, built by the Chinmaya Mission.
  • Located on the hills where Hanuman searched for Sita Devi.
• Visit a tea plantation and factory, observing the process of Ceylon Tea production.
• In Nuwara Eliya, visit the Gayathri Peedam, believed to be where Meghanath, son of Ravana, worshipped Lord Shiva and gained his powers.
  Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
  Meals: Breakfast

• Visit:
  • Seetha Amman Temple, near Hakgala Gardens — the site where Sita Devi was held captive in Ashoka Vatika; river footprints believed to be Hanuman’s can be seen.
  • Divurumpola Temple, where Sita Devi proved her chastity in the fire ordeal after her rescue.
• Proceed via Ella, visiting:
  • Ravana Falls, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful waterfalls.
  • Ravana Caves, said to be part of the tunnel network used by King Ravana.
• Continue to Kataragama.
  Overnight in Tissamaharama / Kataragama
  Meals: Breakfast

• Morning visit to Kataragama Temple, sacred to Lord Skanda (Murugan), venerated by Buddhists and Hindus alike.
• Proceed to Ussangoda, believed to be a burnt plateau scorched by Hanuman’s fiery tail after rescuing Sita Devi.
• Visit Rumassala Hill (Galle) — believed to be part of the Himalayan mountain brought by Hanuman carrying lifesaving herbs for Rama and Lakshmana.
• Explore the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa — said to be where Sugriva launched his attack against Ravana.

On arrival in Colombo, visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, the only temple in the world with a chariot dedicated to the five-faced Lord Hanuman.
Overnight in Colombo
Meals: Breakfast

• Visit:
  • Panchamuga Anjaneyar Kovil, dedicated to five-faced Hanuman.
  • Kelaniya Vibeeshana Temple, where Lord Vibeeshana, Ravana’s righteous brother, is honored as a protector deity of Sri Lanka.
• Enjoy Colombo city tour and shopping at local markets or malls.
  Overnight in Colombo
  Meals: Breakfast

• Breakfast at hotel.
• If time permits, optional Colombo city and shopping tour before departure.
• Transfer to Colombo International Airport for your onward flight.
  Meals: Breakfast