Sri Lanka Kandy Nuwara Eliya Colombo With Ramayana Ashoka Vatika

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DAY 01

Arrival, Chilaw Excursion & Transfer to Kandy

• Arrival & Transfer: You will receive a welcome and assistance at the Airport777. The journey to Kandy will proceed via Chilaw8. • Ramayana Sites: The itinerary includes an excursion to Chilaw9. It is believed that Munishwaram predates the Ramayana10. You will visit the site where Lord Rama stopped his Vimana and asked Lord Shiva for advice on getting rid of the Bramhaasthi Dosham11. Lord Shiva advised him to install and pray at four lingams, the first of which was at Manavari (called RamalingaShivan)12. • Kandy: In the evening, you will visit the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic13. • Meals: Dinner (included). • Overnight stay: Kandy15.

DAY 02

Arrival, Chilaw Excursion & Transfer to Kandy

• Arrival & Transfer: You will receive a welcome and assistance at the Airport777. The journey to Kandy will proceed via Chilaw8. • Ramayana Sites: The itinerary includes an excursion to Chilaw9. It is believed that Munishwaram predates the Ramayana10. You will visit the site where Lord Rama stopped his Vimana and asked Lord Shiva for advice on getting rid of the Bramhaasthi Dosham11. Lord Shiva advised him to install and pray at four lingams, the first of which was at Manavari (called RamalingaShivan)12. • Kandy: In the evening, you will visit the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic13. • Meals: Dinner (included)1414141414. • Overnight stay: Kandy15.

DAY 03

Ramayana Sites in Nuwara Eliya

• Breakfast at the hotel22. • Ashoka Vatika: Visit the Sita Amman Temple23. The site features ancient statues of Rama and Sita24. • Divurumpola: Visit the temple where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity)25. • Ravana Connection: The itinerary, arranged by Rengha Holidays and Tourism, notes that local legend links nearby sites to Ravana26. You will visit the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella Falls (1080 feet high)27. • Gayathri Peedam: Visit Gayathri Peedam in the evening28. • Meals: Dinner (included)2929292929.

DAY 04

Colombo & City Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel31. • Transfer: Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo32. • City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, and Independence Hall33. • Ramayana Site: The tour notes that after King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was coroneted as King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya (murals outside the Buddhist temple depict this)34. • Shopping: Optional shopping visits may include Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, and more35353535. • Meals: Dinner (included)3636363636. • Overnight stay: Colombo37.

DAY 05

Departure

• Breakfast at the Hotel383838. • Transfer: Transfer from Colombo to Airport393939. • Meals: Breakfast (included)40404040404040.

Inclusion & Exclusion

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Additional Services
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional