11-Day (10 Nights) Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka:

Join Griffin Lanka Tours on an enlightening 11-day Ramayana Tour, a divine odyssey through sacred sites and cultural wonders. Immerse yourself in the timeless narrative of Lord Rama, Sita, and Hanuman as we meticulously guide you through key locations, blending spirituality and exploration.

Places Covered

  1. Munneswaram Temple – Chilaw
  2. Manavari Temple – Chilaw
  3. Anuradhapura Ancient City
  4. Thirukoneswaram Kovil – Trincomalee
  5. Kandy (Dambulla Cave Temple, Tooth Relic Temple, Royal Botanical Garden)
  6. Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala
  7. Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
  8. Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple – Ramboda
  9. Nuwara Eliya
  10. Sita Amman Temple
  11. Divurumpola Temple
  12. Kataragama Temple
  13. Ussangoda Ramayana Site
  14. Rumassala Mountain – Galle
  15. Colombo
  16. Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – Colombo
  17. Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple

Itinerary

Day 1 (Visit Munneswaram & Manavari in Chilaw – Transfer to Anuradhapura):

Embark on your spiritual sojourn with a transfer to Chilaw, visiting Munneswaram Hindu Temple and Manavari Hindu Temple. Seek blessings for your pilgrimage before proceeding to Anuradhapura for an overnight stay.

  • Arrival, transfer to Chilaw
  • Visit Munneswaram & Manavari Hindu Temples
  • Transfer to Anuradhapura
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Day 2 (Visit Anuradhapura Ancient City – Transfer to Jaffna):

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka, and transfer to the cultural gem of Jaffna for an enriching experience.

  • Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City
  • Transfer to Jaffna
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Jaffna

Day 3 (Explore Jaffna full day):

Discover the Ramayana trail in Jaffna, visiting significant temples and cultural sites. Delve into the spiritual essence of Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Naguleswaram Temple, Keerimalai, Jaffna Public Library, and Nilavarai well.

  • Visit Jaffna Ramayana trail-related temples
  • Explore cultural sites in Jaffna
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Jaffna

Day 4 (Transfer from Jaffna to Trincomalee):

Check out from Jaffna and journey towards Trincomalee. Explore the majestic Thiru Koneswaram Temple and Lover’s Leap before settling in for an overnight stay.

  • Check out from Jaffna
  • Visit Thiru Koneswaram Temple
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 5 (Explore Trincomalee):

Uncover the Ramayana places in Trincomalee and other attractions with a comprehensive sightseeing city tour.

  • Explore Trincomalee Ramayana places
  • Sightseeing city tour in Trincomalee
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Trincomalee

Day 6 (Transfer to Kandy – Dambulla Cave Temple):

Check out and further explore Trincomalee’s attractions before heading to the captivating city of Kandy. En route, visit the iconic Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden in Matale. In Kandy, pay a visit to the Tooth Relic Temple and indulge in a city tour.

  • Explore Trincomalee attractions
  • Transfer to Kandy
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and spice garden
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 7 (Visit Elephant Orphanage – Botanic Garden Kandy / Leisure):

Spend the day delving into Kandy’s rich culture, starting with a visit to the Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala. Revel in the beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens and enjoy leisure hours in Kandy. Experience a captivating cultural show in the evening.

  • Visit Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala
  • Explore Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
  • Leisure in Kandy hotel
  • Cultural show in the evening
  • Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 8 (Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple Ramboda):

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, the “City of Light,” visiting the sacred Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda. Explore the scenic landscapes of Nuwara Eliya before an overnight stay.

  • Transfer to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda
  • Sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 9 (Visit Sita Amman Temple – Divrumpola Temple – Transfer to Kataragama VIA Ashok Vatika / Ravana Falls):

Experience the spiritual essence at Sita Amman Temple and Ashok Vatika in Nuwara Eliya. Transfer to Kataragama, visiting Divurumpola Temple, Ravana Waterfalls, and Ravana Caves along the way.

  • Visit Sita Amman Temple and Ashok Vatika
  • Transfer to Kataragama
  • Explore Divurumpola, Ravana Falls, and Ravana Caves
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Kataragama

Day 10 (Visit Kataragama Temple – Ussangoda – Sanjeevani Mountain Galle – Transfer to Colombo):

Commence the day with a visit to the sacred Kataragama Temple, dedicated to the God Skanda. Journey to Ussangoda Ramayana Site and explore Sanjeevani Mountain in Galle. Conclude your pilgrimage in Colombo, the bustling capital city.

  • Visit Kataragama Temple
  • Explore Ussangoda Ramayana Site
  • Discover Sanjeevani Mountain in Galle
  • Transfer to Colombo
  • Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 11 (Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple Colombo – Kelaniya Buddhist Temple – Colombo sightseeing city tour – Departure):

On the final day, pay homage to Lord Hanuman at Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo. Explore the Kelaniya Buddhist Temple, the last Ramayana-related site in your 11-day journey. Depart with cherished memories of a profound spiritual adventure.

  • Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo
  • Explore Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
  • Colombo sightseeing city tour
  • Departure arrangements

(Cover Image Represents Ravana Caves in Ella : Image Credit: Shashi Suraweera from Facebook)