Day 1
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Arrival at Colombo Airport - Transfer to Sigirya (via Chillaw)
Warmly welcomed by our airport representative, and you will leave for Muneshwaram and Manawari temples, it is believed that Lord Rama rested in the area on his way back to Ayodhya after defeating king Ravana. He was also trying to get rid of the enemies, Ravana’s men who were the Bhramins. There after you continue your journey to Sigiriya. You will Check in to the hotel & relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 2
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Visit Ritigala - Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and leave for Ritigala. Ritigala in the Anuradhapura District is associated with the episode in the Ramayana where Hanuman is sent to the Himalayas to fetch medicinal herb to treat the injured Luxhmana. However, the mountain fragment slipped and fell while Hanuman was over Lanka, and it broke into pieces. Later arrive at Kandy where you check-in to your hotel. Visit temple of Sacred Tooth Relic. This temple, the most important one for The Sri Lankan Buddhists was built in the 16th Century A.D. solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic. Observe the magnificent Architecture of that period and experience the tranquillity of the atmosphere. Overnight stay at Kandy. Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic (Entrance Fee) |
Day 3
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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - Visit Bhakta Hanuman Temple
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breath taking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. En-route visit tea plantations, tea factories, Ramboda waterfall and Sri Bhakta hanuman temple. In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Overnight stay at hotel. |
Day 4
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Nuwara Eliya - Visit Ramayana Related Sites (Sita Amman Temple, Ella Falls)
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Nuwara Eliya. The Sita Amman Temple can be seen en route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Rama and Sita. Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Rama. Continuing the practice for thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in certain courts, this agreement was binding. This place has been respected and worshipped by people down the ages. Ella is a small mountain village near Bandara Wela and boasts three locations linked to the Ramayana where local legend claims Ravana was hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella Falls; a breath taking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. The rocky undergoes of the waterfall is Khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes faster decay as hard gneiss or granite. This has resulted in many caves being formed near the falls. King Ravana is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall. A nearby pool bored out of the rock by the gushing waters is where Sita is said to have bathed Ravana.
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Day 5
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Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
After breakfast you will be transferred from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. Upon reaching Colombo check-in to your hotel. Relax for some time. |
Day 6
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Departure from Colombo
Check-out from your hotel. Later you will be transferred to the airport to catch your return flight back home. Tour ends with happy memories. |
Sigiriya – Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka or similar 5-star hotel
Kandy – OZO Kandy Sri Lanka or similar 4-star hotel
Nuwara Eliya – Tea Bush Hotel – Nuwara Eliya or similar 3-star hotel
Colombo – Galadari Hotel or similar 4-star hotel