04 Nights & 05 Days ramayan Tour
Itinerary (Option-1)
DAY 01 - AIR PORT TO HABARANA
Munishwaram Temple
This is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). It is believed that the Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. The temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple dedicated to Shiva (Siva) is the most prestigious and biggest, and is popular amongst Hindus. The main festivals celebrated at the temple include Navarathri and Sivarathri. The former is a nine-day long festival in honour of the presiding Goddess, while the latter is an overnight observation in honour of Lord Shiva. In addition to these two Hindu festivals, the temple has a festival of its own, the Munneswaram festival, a four-week-long event attended by Hindus and Buddhists.
Manavari Temple
Manavari Kovil is a Hindu temple 9 kms north of Chilaw significant for Hindu pilgrims from India who travel along the Ramayana trail to visit places connected to Lord Rama. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed a Lingam, as a remedy to Lord Shiva after committing Brahmincide by killing the King Ravana who was a Brahmin. This Shiva Lingam in Manavari is called Ramalingam because it was made by Lord Rama. There are only two Lingams in the world named after Lord Rama, the other is in Rameswaram in India.
Activities
- Arrival in Colombo and meet Infinity Lanka representative at the Airport
- Transfer to Habarana Approximately 5 ½ Hours’ Drive
- On route visit MUNNESHWARAM TEMPLE & MANAWARI TEMPLES
- Overnight stay in Habarana
DAY 02 - TRINCOMALEE
Koneswaram temple
Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee also known as the Thirukonamamalai Konesar Kovil, the Temple of the Thousand Pillars is a Hindu temple in Trincomalee, Eastern Province is an icon of Sri Lankan heritage. Once a multi-columned structure, the temple was in some measure, destroyed during the Portuguese period. The temple that we see today was built in the 1950s, striving to return to its former glory. The temple holds a towering statue of Lord Shiva, the sacred Nuga tree dedicated to Lord Shiva and obvious remains of the original temple. The exact origins and creator of the temple remains a mystery, but it is said to be over 3,000 years old.
Shankari Temple
The famed SHANKARI Temple, in Sri Lanka, is one of the 18 Devi Temples (Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas). Many have heard the Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha Shloka starting with LANKAAYAAM SHAANKARI DEVI.composed by Sri Adi Shankara which means Shankari in Lanka. This Shloka numbers the list of places of Devi temples which are considered to be part of the 18 Devi Peethas.The original Shankari Devi temple said to be built by Ravana, was the first in the list of AshtaDasha (18) Shakti Pitas written down by Adi Shankara. But its whole cliff was destroyed by Portuguese cannon balls. Only a pillar for commemoration is placed on that spot now. And it is believed that the original idol of the Goddess has been preserved and replaced, being venerated now in this nearby new Shankari Devi temple.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Tranasfer to Tricomalee Approximately 2 Hours’ Drive
- Visit Koneswaram temple & Shankari Temple
- Overnight stay Habarana
DAY 03 - Dambulla & Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple
Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country is 72 Km north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. There is a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa is a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO world heritage site, this complex dates from the third and second centuries BC
- Transfer to Kandy approximately 3 ½ hours
- Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s Tooth relic is housed. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy
- Overnight stay Kandy
DAY 04 - Nuwaraeliya & ramboda
Sita Amman Temple
Located 5 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya. This place is believed the location where Sita, the wife of Rama, was held captive by Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana, also because she refused to stay in Ravana’s palace and preferred to stay under the Ashoka tree, hence the name “Ashok Vatika” It was here that Ravana’s wife Mandodari came to meet her and also where Hanuman met her for the first time, and identified himself with the finger ring of Rama There is a stream by the side of the temple. It is believed that Sitadevi bathed in the stream and It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hanuman’s are found on the rocks along this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which indicating the immense power of Lord Hanuman trans forming himself into any size. It is also unique in a way that it is one of the very few temples dedicated to Seetha.
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. The temple itself is situated about 500m from the main road on a hill having a commanding view of the surrounding area. Legend has it that king Ravana has hid Sita in this area at one time and Hanuman come to this area in search of her. The temple is not too big nor very ornately decorated. The surrounding garden area of the kovil is spotlessly clean and well maintained by the mission. The idol of Hanuman is of black granite and it is carved beautifully and stands tall at 16 feet.
Divurumpola Temple
Divurumpola near Welimada in Sri Lanka’s central highlands is said to be the location where Sita wife of Rama, underwent the famous fire ordeal which is known as” Agni Pariksha” to proof of her purity. When Sita plunged into the sacrificial fire and invoked the fire god Agni as witness of her innocence, Agni arose out of the burning pyre and lifted her from the flames and presented her unharmed to Rama, attesting to her purity. It is a popular place of worship among locals in this area. Divurumpola means place of oath in Sinhala. Divurumpola can be regarded as the second most important Ramayana Yatra site in Sri Lanka.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, capitol of Ceylon Tea 3 hours drive approximately on route visit Ramboda falls Tea factory and tea gardens
- On route visit Sri Bhakta HANUMAN Temple, Sita Amman Temple & Divurumpola Temples
- Overnight stay Nuwara Eliya
DAY 05 - colombo
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- This completes the Sri Lanka 05 Days Ramayan Tour Itinerary (Option-1) with infinity Lanka Tours and depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred to the airport directly from Nuwaraeliya.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on double sharing basis at Hotels with daily Breakfast.
- Transport by private Air Condition Car/Van/Bus
- English Speaking Chuffer
- All Parking, taxes,Highway tall charges and fuel charges etc.
- Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related to the Vehicle.
Exclusions
- Medical and insurance of any kind.
- All entrance fee.
- Safari jeep fee, & any kind of activity fee
- Monuments entrance fee
- Lunch,Dinner and Cost of Extra Meals & Beverages
- Laundry at any hotels
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Meal, Tipping etc
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
- Camera Fee at Monuments
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