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8-Day Private Ramayana Trail Tour from Colombo
Product code 8021P19
From
From USD 975
Dates
May 1, 2024 to Jan 20, 2026
Start times
11:30 PM, 8:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-4, Child ages 5-11, Adult ages 12-60
Options
ACCOMMODATIONS-4 STAR, ACCOMMODATIONS-3 STAR
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Duration
192 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
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From USD 975
8-Day Private Ramayana Trail Tour from Colombo
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Duration
192 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
Why Travelers Love This
This tour covers most of the popular destinations in Ramayana including some world historical heritage in India. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and also an important part of the Hindu canon, one of the most important literary works of ancient India.
Overview
This tour covers most of the popular destinations in Ramayana including some world historical heritage in India. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic attributed to the poet Valmiki and also an important part of the Hindu canon, one of the most important literary works of ancient India.
What's Included
Included
All taxes, fees and handling charge
Breakfast
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
7 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary
Not included
Gratuities
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Colombo - Colombo
30 minutes
Colombo - Colombo
When you arrive in Colombo, we will pick you up at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and take you to Colombo.
Colombo - Galle
1 hourAdmission included
Colombo - Galle
You will drive to Rumassala in Galle (approx. 2 hours). It is part of the Himalaya Hill that was fallen when Mighty Hanuman was carrying it to find life-saving herbs for saving the life of both Lords Rama and Lakshmana.
Colombo - Galle
1 hourAdmission included
Colombo - Galle
After this visit, you will be taken to Ussangoda (approx. 2 hours drive). It is believed that Lord Hanuman torched some parts of King Ravana’s empire and Ussanggoda is on the torched areas.
Colombo - Galle
1 hourAdmission included
Colombo - Galle
Proceed to Katharagama (approx. 2 hours) and visit Kataragama shrine. It is said that God Kataragama came from India, married a Jungle Girl from Sri Lanka and lived here.
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
1 hourAdmission included
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
On completion, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2 hours), en-route visit Hakgala Botanical gardens and Seethai Amman Temple.
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
1 hourAdmission included
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
Seetha Amman Temple.
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
1 hour
Galle - Nuwara Eliya
According to the epic, Divurumpola is the sacred place where Queen Sita Devi proved her purity by undergoing the Agni Pariksha (trial by fire) after being rescued by Lord Rama from King Ravana. The name Divurumpola comes from the word “Divurum”, meaning oath or vow, symbolizing Sita’s solemn vow of purity. Today, Divurumpola Temple is revered as a holy site, especially by devotees following the Ramayana trail, and it is traditionally believed to be a place where women come to take oaths seeking truth, justice, and blessings.
Nuwara Eliya - Nuwaraeliya
30 minutesAdmission included
Nuwara Eliya - Nuwaraeliya
In the morning, you will visit the Gayathri Peedam where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in return was granted super natural powers by lord Shiva.
Nuwara Eliya - Nuwaraeliya
30 minutesAdmission included
Nuwara Eliya - Nuwaraeliya
After this visit, we will drive to Kandy (approx. 3 hours) en-route visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple - on the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita.
Nuwaraeliya - Kandy
2 hoursAdmission included
Nuwaraeliya - Kandy
Today you can do a city tour of Kandy including visits to Botanical Garden and Temple of Tooth Relic.
Nuwaraeliya - Kandy
2 hoursAdmission included
Nuwaraeliya - Kandy
Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
Kandy - Sigiriya
2 hoursAdmission included
Kandy - Sigiriya
After breakfast drive to Sigiriya. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Kandy - Sigiriya
3 hoursAdmission included
Kandy - Sigiriya
In the afternoon, you can climb the Sigiriya rock fortress.
Sigiriya - Negombo
2 hoursAdmission included
Sigiriya - Negombo
Today you will be driven to Munneshwaram Temple and Mannavari Temple (approx. 5 hours). Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here and Mannavari Temple is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan.
Negombo - Colombo
30 minutes
Negombo - Colombo
There is no itinerary planned today. You will be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to catch your flight.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
Child rate comes with an extra bed
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requires
Other
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Other
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before
Review Summary
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