Sri Lanka Shores To Hills Divine Trails

by rengaholidays

DAY 01

Arrival at Colombo Airport - Transfer to Trincomalee

You will arrive at the Colombo International Airport and be met by a guide7. You will be escorted to an air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Trincomalee8. If you arrive early, the itinerary suggests going via Chillaw to visit the Ramayana Sites: Temples of Muneshwaram and Manavaria9. The Muneshwaram and Manavari sites are significant as the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama was at Manavari10. • Meals: Dinner (HB Basis)11. • Overnight stay: Trincomalee12121212.

DAY 02

Trincomalee Sightseeing (Ramayana Trail)

After Breakfast 13, the day includes visits to the two famous Temples of Koneswaram and Shankari Devi Temple, as well as the Kanniya Hot Springs14. The Shankari Temple is noted as one of the 18 Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas15151515. The Kanniya Hot Springs is a site with seven shallow wells16. • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (HB Basis)171717. • Overnight stay: Trincomalee18181818.

DAY 03

Trincomalee - Kandy

After Breakfast 19, you will leave the hotel early20. En route, the itinerary, arranged by Rengha Holidays and Tourism, includes a Photo Stop (20 Mins) at Sigiriya Rock Fortress21. Sigiriya is believed by many historians to have been the site of Ravana's palace and one of its caves is believed to be where Ravana imprisoned Sita22222222. The tour then proceeds to a Spice Garden where you can learn about medicinal healing properties23232323. You will also visit the Kandy Temple (Temple of the Sacred Tooth)24. An optional Kandy Cultural Show is available25. • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (HB Basis)262626. • Overnight stay: Kandy27272727.

DAY 04

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

After Breakfast 28, you will explore the City of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, and Gem Museum29. You will visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya30. This is followed by a visit to the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple and Ramboda Falls31. The Ramboda area is believed to be where Rama's forces gathered against Ravana32. You will also learn about Tea Production 33before exploring Nuwara Eliya34. • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (HB Basis)353535. • Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya36363636.

DAY 05

Nuwara Eliya - Yala (Kataragama)

After Breakfast37, the day focuses on Ramayana related sites before heading to Yala. Stops include Gayathri Pedam 38, Seetha Amman Temple (linked to Sita bathing in the stream) 39, and Divurumpola Temple (where Sita performed Agni Pariksha)40. You will also visit Ravana Waterfall41. Upon arrival in Kataragama, you will visit Murugan Temple42. • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (HB Basis)434343. • Overnight stay: Yala44444444.

DAY 06

Yala - Colombo

After Breakfast 45, you will take a Morning Safari at Yala National Park46. Yala has one of the highest leopard densities in the world47. You will then proceed to Colombo for a city tour48484848. The city tour includes areas like Cinnamon Gardens, Fort, Sea Street (Goldsmiths quarters), and Independence Square49. In the evening, you can start Shopping at locations like Odel, House of Fashion, and Galle Face50505050. Casino drops only will be provided for nightlife51. • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner (HB Basis)525252. • Overnight stay: Colombo53535353.

DAY 07

Colombo - Airport

After Breakfast 5454, you will proceed to the Airport for your departure flight55. The traveling time is approximately 1 hour56. • Meals: Breakfast57575757.

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

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