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Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail · In the Footsteps of Sri Rama

5N/6D: Munneswaram, Seetha Amman, Ravana Falls and Kelaniya

4.7298 reviews
5 Nights / 6 Days(5N/6D)
Sri Lanka, North-Western, Central & Uva Provinces
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Colombo → Chilaw → Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya → Ella

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Overview

About this Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail trip

Lanka is where the Ramayana reaches its climax, and many of its episodes are remembered at living temples across the island. Begin at Munneswaram near Chilaw, where Lord Rama is believed to have worshipped Shiva after the war, and at Manavari, where he installed a sand lingam. Climb into the cool hills past the Ramboda Hanuman temple to Sita Eliya, where the Seetha Amman temple stands beside the stream of Ashok Vatika in which Mata Sita is said to have bathed. See Divurumpola, the traditional site of the Agni Pariksha, and the Ravana Falls and caves near Ella, before ending at Kelaniya, linked to Vibhishana's coronation. Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, misty tea estates and a Nine Arch Bridge stop add Sri Lanka's beauty to a deeply devotional trip.

Walk the Ramayana in Lanka — Ashok Vatika, Munneswaram, Divurumpola and Ravana's Ella.

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Stay: 3–4 star
Transport: Flights from Hyderabad, private AC car or coach; hill-country train optional
Best time: December to April for the hills and west coast; the trail is possible all year with some monsoon rain
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why our Ramayana Trail stands apart

Covers the key Ramayana sites in one comfortable, well-paced loop
Tamil- and Hindi-speaking chauffeur guide who knows each site's legend
Puja at Seetha Amman temple and Munneswaram arranged in advance
Hill-country hotels in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella
Pure vegetarian South Indian meals throughout
Sri Lanka ETA guidance and airport assistance

Trip highlights

Munneswaram
Manavari
Ramboda Hanuman
Seetha Amman (Ashok Vatika)
Divurumpola
Ravana Falls
Kelaniya

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail

6 days, planned end to end

D1
- Fly Hyderabad to Colombo (direct, about 2 hours)
- Munneswaram Shiva temple near Chilaw
- Manavari Ramalingeswaram, the first lingam installed by Rama
- Drive to Kandy (about 3.5 hours)
D2
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Gem museum and Kandy Lake walk
- Kandyan cultural dance in the evening
D3
- Ramboda Sri Bhakta Hanuman temple overlooking the hills
- Tea factory visit and tasting
- Seetha Amman temple at Sita Eliya — puja beside the Ashok Vatika stream
- Hakgala gardens, linked to Ashok Vatika in local belief; evening at Gregory Lake
D4
- Divurumpola temple, revered as the site of Sita's Agni Pariksha
- Scenic drive (or hill-country train on request) to Ella
- Ravana Falls and the Ravana cave
- Nine Arch Bridge at sunset
D5
- Long scenic drive to Colombo (about 6 hours)
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, linked to Vibhishana's coronation
- Sri Ponnambalavaneswaram and Sivasubramaniya Swamy kovils
- Shopping at Pettah or Colombo city
D6
- Morning prayers at a Colombo kovil
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Fly home to Hyderabad
- Carry back Seetha Amman prasad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Colombo
2 nights Kandy, 1 night Nuwara Eliya, 1 night Ella and 1 night Colombo in 3–4 star hotels, twin sharing
Daily pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC car or coach with Tamil/Hindi/English-speaking chauffeur guide
Entry fees for the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya and Hakgala gardens
Puja arrangements at Seetha Amman temple and Munneswaram
Sri Lanka ETA application support
Travel insurance up to age 70

Not included

Sri Lanka ETA fee, if applicable on your travel date
Lunches
Kandyan dance show ticket
Temple donations and dakshina
Tips for driver-guide (about LKR 2,500 per day per vehicle)
GST and TCS as applicable

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3–4 star

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Flights from Hyderabad, private AC car or coach; hill-country train optional

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Colombo to Kandy via Chilaw · Kandy · Ramboda & Nuwara Eliya · Divurumpola & Ella · Ella to Colombo · Departure

Route

Route map

8 stops from start to finish

HyderabadStart
2ColomboStop 2
3ChilawStop 3
4KandyStop 4
5RambodaStop 5
6Nuwara EliyaStop 6
7EllaStop 7
ColomboFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

December to April for the hills and west coast; the trail is possible all year with some monsoon rain

Things to carry

Passport valid for 6 months and a printed ETA approval
Light cotton clothes, plus a warm layer for Nuwara Eliya (about 12–18 °C)
White or light-coloured modest clothes for the Temple of the Tooth (shoulders and knees covered)
Umbrella or light rain jacket
Comfortable slip-on footwear
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
Personal medicines and motion-sickness tablets for hill roads
Puja items you wish to offer

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Indian passport holders apply online for Sri Lanka's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. Sri Lanka has waived the ETA fee for Indians under recent schemes, but the policy is reviewed from time to time; we confirm the current rule and help with the application when you book.

Are these Ramayana sites historically proven?

They are sites of living faith and local tradition rather than archaeologically proven locations. Several, like Munneswaram and Seetha Amman temple, have been worshipped for centuries, and our guide shares both the legends and the history.

Is the trip tiring for seniors?

Driving distances are moderate except Ella to Colombo (about 6 hours). Ravana Falls is next to the road; the Ravana cave involves a steep climb of about 600 steps, which is optional.

What is the dress code at the Temple of the Tooth?

Wear light-coloured clothes covering shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats before entering. Photography of the inner shrine is restricted.

Can we add Trincomalee or Jaffna?

Yes. Koneswaram temple in Trincomalee and Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna can be added as a 2–3 night extension.

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