06 Nights & 07 Days ramayan Tour
Itinerary (Option-2)
DAY 01 - PINNAWALA & KANDY
Pinnawala elephant orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage setup especially for abandoned and injured elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 miles) northwest of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Its success and fame have travelled not just within the country but throughout the world. Currently being a home to 93 elephants. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2015. Feeding and bathing in the river provide the best opportunities to see Elephants close-up.
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
- Arrival in Colombo and meet Infinity Lanka representative at the Airport
- Transfer to Pinnawala 3 hours’ drive approximately
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage setup especially for abandoned and injured elephants notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world in 2015
- Transfer to Kandy approx. 40Km (1.5 Hour).
- Visit Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s Tooth relic is housed, the most venerated city
- Attend Cultural Dance Show in the evening which displays Sri Lankan Arts, Dance & Cultural Heritage
- Overnight stay in Kandy
DAY 02 - KANDY
SEETHA KOTUWA
Sitadevi was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa means Sita’s fort and got its name because of Sita devi’s stay here.
City Tour Kandy
Today Kandy offers its visitors rich collection of art and craft and historical buildings. It includes a collection of ancient temples buildings, handicrafts, souvenirs, bazaar and gem museum. Witness a cultural show in the evening with Kandyan dance encompasses various dance forms native to the central hills region in Sri Lanka today it has been widespread to other parts of the country.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Located 5.5 km from the west of the city Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Visit Seetha Kotuwa
- Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, with a collection of over 4000 species of exotic plants
- Kandy City Tour (Places to visit Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center and a gem museum and lapidary. Gem Museum / Gem Mining / Gem cutting centers)
- Overnight stay Kandy
DAY 03 - NUWARA ELIYA
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.
Ramboda Falls
Ramboda Falls is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945m above sea level
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 rote visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
- Leisure at the hotel or take some leisurely walk in the cool climes of Nuwara Eliya town, once the recreation city of British rulers
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
DAY 04 - ella
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.
Divurumpola Temple
This is the place where Sitadevi underwent “Agni” the famous fire ordeal Agni Pariksha. in order to prove her chastity. From the flames arose the fire god Agni who was invoked by Sita. He lifted her from the flames unharmed and presented her to Lord Rama who explained this test was only necessary to prove the truth of her purity and innocence to everybody. Divurumpola is said to have been the location of this episode, because the Sinhalese name means a ‘marketplace of oath’. Today the temple is respected as a suitable place for oaths that can be helpful settling disputes between parties.
Ravana Falls
It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in high and cascade from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. The falls is a part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and is located 6 km away from Ella Railway station. The falls have been named after the legendary character Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama’s queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer to Ella and on route visit Sita Amman Temple, Divurumpola Temple & Ravana falls
- Overnight stay in Ella
DAY 05 - COLOMBO & NEGAMBO
Anjaneyar Temple
This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and also the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. It’s the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Ajanyear.
Colombo
Do a city tour in Colombo and can visit places such as Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, churches, Colombo Fort Area, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Street Artists at Viharamaha Devi Park, if interested in history of country can visit the national museum.
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Transfer to colombo Approximately 6 Hours
- Do a city tour in Colombo and can visit places such as Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, churches, Colombo Fort Area, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Street Artists at Viharamaha Devi Park, if interested in history of country can visit the national museum
- In the evening visit Anjaneyar Temple
- Overnight stay in negambo
DAY 06 - CHILAW & NEGAMBO
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
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Visit Munishwaram Temple & Manavari Temple
- Overnight stay in negambo
DAY 06 - CHILAW & NEGAMBO
Activities
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- This completes the Sri Lanka 07 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 Negambo.
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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