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Exclusive Ramayan Trail 8 Nights 9 Days by Chamathka Holidays

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Day One- Relax and Unwind – Rama Katha Session
Stay at Bentota Beach Arrive Colombo airport transfer to Bentota Beach resort Relax and unwind, enjoy Rama Katha session followed by the evening meal

Day Two - Visit Sanjeewani Mountain, Ussamgoda,Deunueara, Katharagama

Day Two - Visit Sanjeewani Mountain, Ussamgoda,Deunueara, Katharagama
Stay at Katharagama After breakfast enroute to Kathargama, stop in Galle Fort and enjoy the magnificent Dutch Fort and stroll in the city. Head to Sanjeewani Mountain. The local legends believe that this portion of the hill is one of the five broken parts of Aushadhi Parvath popularly known as Sanjeevini Mountain that was placed by Lord Hanuma carefully during Rama-Ravana combat. Adding to the legend, it is further noticed that the soil on the said hill having a close match with the Himalayan belt from where according to the epic the Sanjeevini was brought from. The name of this interesting hill rock is Rumassala. Further proceed to Dewundara Vishnu Temple in down south (Last temple in the programme) Well, let the journey continue till we reach Ussamgoda at the southern tip of Sri Lanka. While the journey was in the mids of high vegetation, suddenly at Ussamgoda on the ocean side, a hard black rocky land on arrival in Kataragama for check-in. Post fresh-up, we will be visiting to Kataragama Karthikeya temple.

Stay at Katharagama

After breakfast enroute to Kathargama, stop in Galle Fort and enjoy the magnificent Dutch Fort and stroll in the city. Head to Sanjeewani Mountain. The local legends believe that this portion of the hill is one of the five broken parts of Aushadhi Parvath popularly known as Sanjeevini Mountain that was placed by Lord Hanuma carefully during Rama-Ravana combat. Adding to the legend, it is further noticed that the soil on the said hill having a close match with the Himalayan belt from where according to the epic the Sanjeevini was brought from. The name of this interesting hill rock is Rumassala.
Further proceed to Dewundara Vishnu Temple in down south (Last temple in the programme)
Well, let the journey continue till we reach Ussamgoda at the southern tip of Sri Lanka. While the journey was in the mids of high vegetation, suddenly at Ussamgoda on the ocean side, a hard black rocky land on arrival in Kataragama for check-in. Post fresh-up, we will be visiting to Kataragama Karthikeya temple.

Day Three – Kataragama .Ravana Ella .Agni Pariksha .Nuwaraeliya

Day Three – Kataragama .Ravana Ella .Agni Pariksha .Nuwaraeliya
Stay at Nuwaraeliya After sumptuous breakfast, Start our journey through Yala National Reserve. Then drive through the Ghats of Ella Mountain ranges and pass by the Ella Ravana waterfalls named after the iconic hero of the island. Further we travel up-hills to reach to Devurampola, considered the place where Sita did Agni-Pariksha post mega battle. Going further up to further up-hill travel takes us to the most exotic hill station of Tea gardens, Nuwara Elliya. The world-famous Ceylon Tea comes from here. We may drive into any of the Tea estate to have our free cup of fresh tea.

Stay at Nuwaraeliya

After sumptuous breakfast, Start our journey through Yala National Reserve. Then drive through the Ghats of Ella Mountain ranges and pass by the Ella Ravana waterfalls named after the iconic hero of the island. Further we travel up-hills to reach to Devurampola, considered the place where Sita did Agni-Pariksha post mega battle.
Going further up to further up-hill travel takes us to the most exotic hill station of Tea gardens, Nuwara Elliya. The world-famous Ceylon Tea comes from here. We may drive into any of the Tea estate to have our free cup of fresh tea.

DAY 4 Seetha Eliya Temple , Ramboda , Kandy

DAY 4 Seetha Eliya Temple , Ramboda , Kandy
Stay at Kandy After Breakfast leaving to City tour and discover Ramayana sites. Lush greenery misty hills would set us a fresh start on the day. Today, along with exiting landscapes we get to visit Sita Elliya Temple and Haggala gardens, a botanical garden run by the local authorities. These two considered to be part of Asoka Vanam where Sita was captivated by King Ravana. The word Asoka means No Sorrow and Vanam means garden. Believed that Ravana gave the best of nature to keep Sita happy. Footprints of Lord Hanuma were found and marked beside the stream behind the temple. Nearby is Gayatri temple believed to be the place where Lakshmana, brother of Rama neutralized the Yaagam initiated by Indrajith, son of Ravana and terminated him. Ramboda is yet another place where today hold a Hanuman temple built by Chinmaya mission. Proceed further to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sinhala kings before the invasion of the English to the island.

Stay at Kandy

After Breakfast leaving to City tour and discover Ramayana sites. Lush greenery misty hills would set us a fresh start on the day.
Today, along with exiting landscapes we get to visit Sita Elliya Temple and Haggala gardens, a botanical garden run by the local authorities. These two considered to be part of Asoka Vanam where Sita was captivated by King Ravana. The word Asoka means No Sorrow and Vanam means garden. Believed that Ravana gave the best of nature to keep Sita happy. Footprints of Lord Hanuma were found and marked beside the stream behind the temple. Nearby is Gayatri temple believed to be the place where Lakshmana, brother of Rama neutralized the Yaagam initiated by Indrajith, son of Ravana and terminated him.
Ramboda is yet another place where today hold a Hanuman temple built by Chinmaya mission.
Proceed further to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sinhala kings before the invasion of the English to the island.

Day 5 Dambulla – Trincomallee – Anuradhapura

Day 5 Dambulla – Trincomallee – Anuradhapura
Stay at Anuradhapura A day tour to the northeast coastline of the island to explore the region of Trincomalee derived from Tiru Kona Malai (three corned hill). Here you get to visit the temple Tirukoneswaram to take the blessing of Lord Siva. This place is believed to be the place where Ravana did his penance to Lord Siva and is also known to be one of the four Siva lingams installed by Lord Sri Rama post mega battle to get rid from Brahma Hatya Dosham (cleansing himself for killing the Brahmin Ravana). In the temple as Upaalaya (sub temple) is Lankayaam Shankari Devi Shakthi Pheetam. We may also visit to Kanniya Ravana 7 hot wells to experience warm water springing out since the time of Ravana. This was referred to the war time in Ramayanam and these wells were made by King Ravana to perform death rituals to his mother, Kaikasi.

Stay at Anuradhapura

A day tour to the northeast coastline of the island to explore the region of Trincomalee derived from Tiru Kona Malai (three corned hill). Here you get to visit the temple Tirukoneswaram to take the blessing of Lord Siva. This place is believed to be the place where Ravana did his penance to Lord Siva and is also known to be one of the four Siva lingams installed by Lord Sri Rama post mega battle to get rid from Brahma Hatya Dosham (cleansing himself for killing the Brahmin Ravana). In the temple as Upaalaya (sub temple) is Lankayaam Shankari Devi Shakthi Pheetam.
We may also visit to Kanniya Ravana 7 hot wells to experience warm water springing out since the time of Ravana. This was referred to the war time in Ramayanam and these wells were made by King Ravana to perform death rituals to his mother, Kaikasi.

Day 6: Anuradhapura -Ramasethu – Mannar – Anuradhapura

Day 6: Anuradhapura -Ramasethu – Mannar – Anuradhapura
Stay at Anuradhapura On the daybreak, journey to Mannar on the Northwest coast. Up-on reaching Mannar and then to Talai Mannar to take the boat on to the water and reach the sand dunes of Rama Setu between both the nations Sri Lanka and India. One gets goosebumps for sure on knowing that he or she to step on to the remaining of the world’s legendary bridge construction made for Rama army to cross the seas to reach Lanka. Recommended to take a little more journey to Anuradhapura before retiring for the day.

Stay at Anuradhapura

On the daybreak, journey to Mannar on the Northwest coast. Up-on reaching Mannar and then to Talai Mannar to take the boat on to the water and reach the sand dunes of Rama Setu between both the nations Sri Lanka and India. One gets goosebumps for sure on knowing that he or she to step on to the remaining of the world’s legendary bridge construction made for Rama army to cross the seas to reach Lanka.
Recommended to take a little more journey to Anuradhapura before retiring for the day.

Day 7: Anuradhapura , Manavari Shiva Temple ,Munneshwaram ,Negombo

Day 7: Anuradhapura , Manavari Shiva Temple ,Munneshwaram ,Negombo
Stay at Anuradhapura Head to Chilaw district in west coast of Sri Lanka to visit Manavarira Siva temple, another Siva Lingam installed by Rama, while the last and the fourth Siva lingam installed was now in India in Ramaeswaram. Close by is Munneswaram Siva Temple and this temple is considered to have its prominence even from far before Ramayanam and is believed that it was Sri Rama who renamed the temple to Munneswaram. Taking the night stay at Negombo beach, thoughts of the great era keep you feel nice and proud.

Stay at Anuradhapura

Head to Chilaw district in west coast of Sri Lanka to visit Manavarira Siva temple, another Siva Lingam installed by Rama, while the last and the fourth Siva lingam installed was now in India in Ramaeswaram. Close by is Munneswaram Siva Temple and this temple is considered to have its prominence even from far before Ramayanam and is believed that it was Sri Rama who renamed the temple to Munneswaram.
Taking the night stay at Negombo beach, thoughts of the great era keep you feel nice and proud.

Day 8 Negombo, Kelaniya, Colombo

Day 8 Negombo, Kelaniya, Colombo
Stay in Colombo Day may start more relaxed on the exotic beach. Late afternoon, Head to Kelaniya for Vibhishana Temple. It is believed that after the downfall of Ravana in the war Vibhishana made his administration from Kelaniya. Further continue the journey to reach Colombo. Proceed for the City tour of Colombo, some time for shopping for the loved once at home. Walk through Dutch style colonial streets , enjoy your own evening.

Stay in Colombo

Day may start more relaxed on the exotic beach. Late afternoon, Head to Kelaniya for Vibhishana Temple. It is believed that after the downfall of Ravana in the war Vibhishana made his administration from Kelaniya.
Further continue the journey to reach Colombo. Proceed for the City tour of Colombo, some time for shopping for the loved once at home. Walk through Dutch style colonial streets , enjoy your own evening.

Day 9 Colombo – Airport
Breakfast and leisure at hotel, leaving for Colombo international airport for the connecting flight.

Exclusive Ramayan Trail 8 Nights 9 Days by Chamathka Holidays

Stay at Bentota Beach

Stay at Katharagama

Stay at Nuwaraeliya

Stay at Kandy

Stay at Anuradhapura

Stay at Anuradhapura

Stay at Anuradhapura

Stay in Colombo

Breakfast and leisure at hotel, leaving for Colombo international airport for the connecting flight.

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