Sri Lanka: 9-Day Ramayana Tour with 3* & 4* Hotel Stays

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ID: GYG1130649-1735454
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Paese: Sri Lanka

Durata: 9 giorni


Descrizione

Embark on a 9-day Private tour from Colombo, exploring key Ramayana sites. Visit Rumassala, Ussangoda, Kataragama Temple, Ravana Waterfall, and more. Enjoy 3* to 4* hotel stays with meals.
Day 1: Colombo to Galle
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo, or from BIA Airport. Travel to Galle and check in to a 3-star hotel for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2: Galle to Kataragama
After breakfast, visit Rumassala, a legendary site from the Ramayana. Enjoy views of the southern coast of Galle and explore the Rumassala forest, home to diverse wildlife. Continue to Ussangoda, known for its unique soil structure and believed to be the site of King Ravana’s airport. In the evening, visit the Kataragama Hindu Temple, a multi-religious complex venerated by various communities. Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kataragama.

Day 3: Kataragama to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, head to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit the Ravana Waterfall and Cave, linked to the Ramayana legend. Continue to the Seetha Amman Temple, believed to be where Seeta lived during her captivity. Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, visit the Gayathri Peedam, the first temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka. Continue to the Diurumpola Temple, where Seeta Devi underwent the "Agni Pariksha" (test) to prove her chastity. Proceed to Seetha Eliya and visit Ashok Vatika, a garden where Seeta was kept. In the evening, enjoy a short city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
After breakfast, travel to Kandy, concluding your journey. You will visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory before heading to visit Bhakta Hanuman Temple. A temple that has been built as a presiding deity with five meters tall granite statue of Rama's devoted supporter, Hanuman. In the evening visit to Temple of Tooth.

Day 6: Kandy - Sigiriya
After breakfast, travel to Sigiriya, Enroute visit to Royal Botanical garden, Dambulla Cave Temple and Fortress rock Sigiriya. Historians believe Sigiriya to have a connection with Ramayana.

Day 7: Sigiriya - Trincomalee
After breakfast, you will be driven to Trincomalee. On arrival, you will visit Koneswaram Temple which is located on a rock promontory of Trincomalee. This is one of the Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva.

Day 08: Trincomalee - Negombo
After breakfast, you will be taken to visit Manavari Temple. Manavari, about 6 km north of Chilaw, 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.

Day 09: Negombo - Airport
After breakfast, you will be driven to Airport for the departure or dropped off to your next location.

Punti salienti

  • Immerse yourself in the epic tale of Ramayana as you visit key sites
  • Explore the mystical Rumassala, a chunk of the Himalayas brought by Hanuman
  • Discover the unique soil and flora of Ussangoda, Ravana's airport site
  • Visit the Kataragama Temple, a multi-religious complex with a rich history
  • Marvel at the Ravana Waterfall and Cave, linked to the Ramayana legend

Lingue guida

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The tour involves visiting multiple cities and historical sites related to the Ramayana legend.
Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
The tour includes visits to religious sites, so dress modestly.
The tour involves some walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
INCLUSO
  • 8 nights’ accommodation on bed and breakfast at 3 - 4 star hotels
  • Pickup and drop-off at the airport or local hotels
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide for the entire tour
  • Mineral water during sightseeing tours and overland trips
  • All current taxes
  • Visits to Ramayana sites
NON INCLUSO
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section

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Cancellazioni

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.