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Sri Lanka Ramayanam Tour Package (6N/7D)

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In the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, Ramayana is an iconic epic story that has fascinated many generations and had an insightful impact on art and culture. Geographically, historically, economically, and spiritually, Sri Lanka and India share a close bond. Ramayana belongs to an ancient mythical history long gone. Wherefrom North to South India, and more precisely, in Sri Lanka, it has geographical traces. The Ramayana of Valmiki mentions that King Ravana brought Sita Devi from India with a mythical vehicle called 'push para vimana,' which was also called 'Dandu Monara Yanthranaya' as it is called by Sri Lankans. There are over 50 places mentioned in Ramayana in Sri Lanka, ranging from the place where Sitha was confined. Two battalions fought on this field, the exotic herb lands brought by Hanuman, and finally the place of the great battlefront where Rama executed Ravana, the ten-headed demon-tribed king.

Ramayana : Sri Lankan Ramayana Munneshwaram Temple. Munneswara Temple is considered to be Sri Lanka's oldest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ancient theories about the location where Lord Shiva prayed to King Rama. Brahmahasti Dosha killed King Ravana, who was a Brahmin.

Temple Manawari-Chilaw-Ramayana : As for the faith where Lord Rama settled, the Manawari Temple houses the main Shivalinga. And Rameswaram to get rid of Brahmahatya Dosha in India. The Temple of Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama built the Shivalinga and prayed. It was renamed Ramalingam, as Lord Rama erected it.

Temple Thirukethishwaram-Mannar-Ramayana : One of the five Sivan temples on the island is Thiruketheeswaram. Constructed by Mayan, Ravana's father-in-law. Ramayana was also closely associated with Thiru Ketheeswaram. It is one of three Shivalingas that were built in Sri Lanka by Lord Rama. Thiruketheeswaram is also thought to be the birthplace of Queen Mandodhari of Ravana. The giant Sivalingam was carved out of granite stone that archaeologists excavated in the temple region of Thiruketheeswaram. During their conquest of Mannar in the 16th century, the Portuguese demolished the temple. The demolished and dilapidated temple was eventually restored until it became visible. Its pristine glory with the Hindu elite from Jaffna during the British era.

Top most sightseeing places in Sri Lanka

Ram Sethu (The Bridge of Adam)-Mannar : The bridge between Ram Sethu and Adams is a huge bridge linking India and Sri Lanka. A string of coral reefs, shoals, and moving sandbanks. Legend has it that Rama Sethu, a legendary bridge, was supposed to have been constructed by Rama to enter Lanka with the aid of Hanuman and his army. Tread on the remains of the Bridge of this historic Adam.

Hot Water Spring of Kanniya- Trincomalee : Another thing to do in Trincomalee is this. It was claimed that this place was where King Ravana performed the last rites for his mother. When he was unable to find water to conduct the rites properly, the legend said, his rage pierced secret Trishula seven times into the earth. Then water immediately began to gush out and very hot water cooled down to the present degree when the rage of Ravana calmed down.

Dolukanda (Mountain Sanjeewani)-Kurunegala : Another fascinating location in Sri Lanka with close connections to the Indian epic is Dolukanda. Ramayana is one of the five locations where a piece of Sanjeevani mountain was mistakenly dropped by Lord Hanuman. In order to save Lakshmana, who was critically injured during the war with King Ravana, Lord Hanuman asked Rama to gather herbs. Hanuman had harvested the entire Sanjeevani mountain because he was unable to recognize the plant. The fragments of the mountain had fallen to various parts of Sri Lanka when Hanuman was soaring, as the epic tale states. Five such locations, Dolukanda, Roomassala, Ritigala, Thailand, and Kachchativu, which are also known as herb havens, have been discovered. Now, beneath Dolukanda, which served as a healing center during the time of Anuradhapura, lies a grand but dilapidated monastery.

Rock and Sigiriya (Cobra Hood Cave) : Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is the ancient Sri Lankan capital. And one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites you'll come across during the Sri Lanka Trip. Besides that, there are legendary ties to Ramayana in this world-famous rock fortress. The Cobra Hooded Cave houses many pre-historical drawings on its ceiling in Sigiriya. The cave and Sita linked it distinctly as 'Parumaka lene.' Naguliya Cave in Sigiriya believed that Seetha Devi was held captive in Sri Lanka by one of the places Ravana kept.

Temple of Sri Bhakta Hanuman- Ramboda-Ramayana : Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, founded in honor of Hanuman, who searched for Setadevi on the hills of Ramboda. Sri Lanka's Chinmaya Mission has established a temple dedicated to Hanuman, making him a holy human. Special poojas are conducted by thousands of devotees for Hanuman on every full moon day.

Interesting facts about Sri Lanka

Route of the Chariot-Ramboda : The Chariot path is a plain area near a Russell WA estate seen from the top of a mountain range. It is assumed that the estate area is the place where Hanuman first imprinted Sri Lanka on its first foot. The mountain that stands along the mountain range between Ashoka Vatika and the capital city of King Ravana is called Pawala Malai. The deserted land and the road to the top of the mountain range was said to be the place where Ravana brought Sitadevi from Lankapura, the capital, to Ashoka Vatika, then a paradise on earth. This passage is believed to have been created by King Ravana with the intention of showing Sitadevi the beauty of his kingdom.


Kotuwa Sita : In Sita Kotuwa, Sita Kotuwa means 'Sita's Fort' in Sinhala, meaning 'Sita's Fort.' This is one of the significant places to visit as part of the Ramayana Trails in Sri Lanka. The first place where Seetha held King Ravana captive after abducting him was Sita Kotuwa. It is also surrounded by spectacular waterfalls, streams, and flora and fauna varieties. Initially, Seetha Devi stayed in the palace of Queen Mandothari until she moved to Seetha Kotuwa and then on to Ashoka Vatika.


Temple Seetha Amman-Nuwara Eliya-Ramayana : On the sides of the stream, there was a temple built where it was believed that Seetha Devi bathed. And Lord Rama, Seetha Devi, Lakshmana, and Hanuman celebrate that as well. It is established that this temple marks the location of Ashoka Vatika, where Sita Devi remained captive under King Ravana. The footprints found by the river are said to be Hanuman's in both large and small sizes, a finding that makes the site more fascinating to examine.

Temple of Divurumpola- Nuwara Eliya-Ramayana : This position is significant as it highlights the "Agni Pariksha" of Sita Devi (a test). Around this town, the locals worship the temple, and this place in Sinhala is also called Divurumpola (place of oath). The swearing of Sita Devi on this spot, accompanied by the unity of the contested parties, was legally acknowledged, as the myth says.

Ramayana of Seetha Eliya (Ashoka Vatika) : Ashoka Vatika is a garden where Sita remained in captivity under Ravana. This is the place to meet in the Sita Eliya region near Nuwara Eliya. Located at the base of the Hakgala Rock, the Hakgala Garden forms part of the famous Ashok Vatika. The Sita Pokunaa atop the Hakgala Rock Jungle, where Sita was kept in captivity, is a barren place. Sita Devi set out to bathe in Sita Eliya's stream.

Best Places to visit in Sri Lanka

Ravana Ella Falls : Another legendary region is Ella Sri Lanka, which boasts two locations allied with the great epic Ramayana. Second, there is the Cave of Ravana Ella, followed by the huge Ella Falls, a spectacular waterfall 1080 feet high that cascades through several falls. Called after King Ravana, Ravana Ella Falls believed that Seetha was bathing in a pool that collected the water falling from this waterfall. In one of the caves above the waterfall, King Ravana said he stayed.


Ravana Cave & Tunnels Another thing to do in Ella is to demonstrate King Ravana's architectural mastery beyond doubt. The tunnels acted as a fast mode of transport through the hills and as hidden passages as well. It was assumed that all the major towns, airports, and dairy farms were networked by the tunnels. A close look at the tunnels proves that they are formations that are man-made and not natural.


Temple Anjaneyar-Colombo-Ramayana : Anjaneyar Temple, located in the capital of Colombo, is recognized as the only temple in the world to own an Anjaneyar chariot. This temple is the first temple of Anjaneyar in Sri Lanka, the only one also being the temple of Panchamuga (five faced). At the end of December and the beginning of January, devotees hold chariot festivals each year.

Temple of Kelaniya Vibhishana-Colombo- Ramayana : The Temple of Kelaniya is a holy place for Buddhists. During the third and final visit of Lord Gautama Buddha to Sri Lanka, the temple is believed to have been hallowed eight years after achieving enlightenment. Kelaniya becomes a place where Lakshmana crowned Vibhishana as the ruler of Sri Lanka after the death of King Ravana.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Anuradhapura Day 2 - Trincomalee Sightseeing Day 3 - kandy Sightseeing Day 4 - Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing Day 5 - Colombo Sightseeing Day 6 - Colombo City Tour Day 7 - Departure