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Sri Lanka Ramayanam Tour Packages

Sri Lanka Tourism 

Sri Lanka is renowned for its enchanting ancient ruins, endless beaches of soft sand, imposing mountains, vibrant festivals, and thick wildlife in the Indian Ocean. Moreover, as this is related to one of the most significant scriptures of Hindu mythology, the great epic Ramayana, this island nation has a great past and treasured heritage. There are so many mythological and historical sites, right from the site of Seetha's abduction to the killing place of Ravana. Sri Lanka, which can be visited as part of the packages for the Sri Lanka tour. Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka, which is very popular with locals as well as visitors, will give you a spiritual travel experience and also immense knowledge of the rich heritage of Sri Lanka.

Chilaw : As it is home to the famous Munneswara Temple and Manavari Temple, Chilaw is one of the popular and significant Ramayana related places in Sri Lanka. The key Ramayana-related locations that can be visited as part of the Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour are these two temples. The Temple of Munneswara is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known in Sri Lanka as the oldest Hindu temple.


In order to get rid of Brahmahatya Dosha, Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, installed four Shivalingas in four separate locations, namely Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram, and Rameswaram in India. Manavari Temple, about 6 km from Chilaw, is the first place where Lord Rama built the Shivalinga and prayed. It is called Ramalingam, as Lord Rama erected it. In India, Rameswaram is the world's only other lingam, named after Lord Rama.

Top 5 places to visit in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya: Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is Sri Lanka's ancient capital and arguably one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites not to be missed during your tour of Sri Lanka. Often known by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this ancient fortress has important archaeological value and annually attracts thousands of visitors. In addition to its world-famous rock fortress, the place linked to Ramayana tales is also Sigiriya. Naguliya Cave in Sigiriya is believed to be one of the places where Ravana kept Seetha Devi in captivity in Sri Lanka, according to legend.

Trincomalee : In addition to its golden sandy beaches, Trincomalee plays a major role in Sri Lanka's religious and cultural history, as it is home to the historic Thirukoneswaram Temple. This is also believed to be the location where Lord Rama installed the second lingam after the Temple of Manavari. To get rid of Dosham's Brahmahathya. As one of the Pancha Iswarams in Sri Lanka, this temple is revered. Sitting idyllically on the edge of a cliff, it provides some wonderful views of the surrounding plains and the Indian Ocean.

Nuwara Eliya : Located within the town of Nuwara Eliya, Gayathri Peetham is said to be the place where Lord Shiva was propitiated with penance by Ravana's son Meghanath and in turn, was given supernatural powers prior to the battle by the mighty deity. In Seetha Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Seetha Amman Temple is a special temple devoted to Seetha Devi, Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. This temple is said to be the location of Ashok Vatika, according to the legend, where Asura King Ravana kept Goddess Sita captive and also claimed that the river next to the temple was where Seetha bathed. At Nuwara Eliya, which is believed to be Ashok Vatika, where Ravana held Sita prisoner, one can also visit Hakgala Gardens. Divurumpola is believed to be the place where Seetha Devi underwent the "Agni" test of fire at a distance of 20 km from Nuwara Eliya, where she proved to Rama her innocence and purity. Divurumpola means place of the oath" in the local Sinhala language.

Sri Lanka Tourist attractions

Ella : As part of Sri Lanka Packages, Ella is another important place to visit as it has two locations connected to the great epic Ramayana. Ravana Ella Falls & Ravana Caves are renowned for this picturesque little mountain village. Ravana Ella Falls is named after King Ravana and it is believed that Seetha bathed in a pool that gathered the water falling from this waterfall, falling from a height of around 25 m. There is also a small Ravana Ella Cave near the falls, situated at a height of about 1370 m, and it is assumed that this cave was used by King Ravana to conceal Princess Seetha. Thanks to its natural beauty and gushing waterfalls, this is one of Sri Lanka's best places to visit.

Colombo : Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital and largest city, is also home to two famous temples linked to the Indian epic Ramayana. They are the Temple of Anjaneyar and Kelaniya Temple.This temple's chariot festival is held in December or January every year and is a famous temple festival in Colombo. The Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya or the Kelaniya Temple is among the most important and nearest sites to Colombo linked to Ramayana.

Kelaniya is believed to be the location where after the death of King Ravana, Vibhishana was crowned by Lakshmana as the king of Lanka. Beyond the Buddhist temple, there are also some magnificent murals showing the crowning of Vibhishana. Vibhishana is respected as a god by Sinhalese Buddhists as they consider him to be one of the island's greatest protectors. The Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is a holy place of worship in Sri Lanka for Buddhists and it is one of the three places Lord Buddha is supposed to have visited in the world.

Places to visit in Sri Lanka

Ramboda : Ramboda is a scenic village situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, 50 km away from Kandy. It is well known for its beautiful Ramboda Falls and the historical temple of Sri Bhakta Hanuman. The temple of Bhakta Hanuman was founded on the hills of Ramboda by the Chinmaya Mission, where Lord Hanuman is thought to have searched for Seetha. Along with Vinayakar, Rama, Seetha, and Lakshmana, the temple has a 16-foot idol of Lord Hanuman.
                                                                        
During your Sri Lanka tour, it is one of the must-visit places related to Ramayana. The name Ramboda is also synonymous with the army of Rama, as this was also the place where the two armies, Lord Rama's army on the Ramboda hillside and Ravana's on the other side, divided by Ramboda Lake, met each other for the first time. Nearby, there is a pond called 'Sita Tear Pond' that is said to be made from the tears of Seetha Devi. Ramboda Falls, located at Ramboda Pass, is a mesmerizing water destination.

Mannar : Mannar is an island in the north-western part of Sri Lanka overlooking the Gulf of Mannar and is home to the historic Ketheeswaram Temple, one of Sri Lanka's five Sivan temples. Thiru Ketheeswaram, founded by Mayan, Ravana's father-in-law, is also closely associated with Ramayana since it is one of the three Shivalingas installed in Sri Lanka by Lord Rama. Also, Thiruketheeswaram is thought to be the birthplace of Queen Mandodhari of Ravana. In Talaimannar, which is regarded as an important part of the Ramayana, one can also visit Adam's Bridge or Rama Sethu. Rama Sethu, according to legend, is a mythical bridge that Rama was supposed to create with the aid of Hanuman and his army in order to enter Lanka.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Trincomalee Sightseeing Day 2 - Kandy Sightseeing Day 3 - Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing Day 4 - Colombo Sightseeing Day 5 - Colombo city tour Day 6 - Departure