Lankapura Highland Ramayana Tour

Package Overview

Air Fare and Visa Charges.
Any compulsory room supplement during the tour.
Video and Camera permits at sights.
Meals Outside of the stated meal plan.
Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
Expenses of personal nature.
Any other services not specified above.
All Entrance Fees.
Early Check In & Late Check Out at the hotels [Check In and Check Out Time 14.00 to 12.00 Noon]21-1131-03

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Airport / Chilaw / Kandy

  On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be warmly greeted welcome by our representative, introduce your Chauffeur or National Guide lecturer, proceed to Kandy on the way visiting Replica of Murugan temple, Manavari & Munneshwaram temples, proceed to Kandy. Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy.
  
  Manavari temple : Is the first place where Lord Rama installed a Lingam, as a remedy to Lord Shiva after commiting 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. There are only two Lingams in the world named after Lord Rama, the other one being that of Rameshvaram in India.
  
  Munneshwaranm temple : Is one of the 5 major Shiva temples of Sri Lanka and Rameshwaram islands, called Ishvarams. According to a Tamil legend, the temple is situated at a place where king Rama prayed to Shiva after committing the worst crime according to Hindu Dharma, namely Brahmahasti, the killing of a priest, because Ravana who had to be killed by Rama in order to liberate Sita, was of Brahmin caste. Rama stopped the Vimana vehicle at Munneshvaram because of his impression the Doshana sin was not following him at this place. So he ascended from the vimana and prayed to God Shiva asking for a remedy. Shiva advised Rama to install four lingams at Manavari, Trinco, Mannar and Rameshwaram for this purpose.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 2 : Kandy / Kandy

  After b/fast, Kandy sightseeing tour including upper lake drive gemological museum & gallery, evening visit sacred tooth relic temple, witness of cultural dance show, dinner & overnight stay in Kandy. Temple of the Tooth and Devales, Kandy Kandy's Tooth Relic Temple is the most significant Buddhist holy place in Sri Lanka, venerated by Buddhists from Southeast Asia as well. There are four shrines for gods connected to the Buddha's Tooth Temple. These Devales, playing an important role in the processions of the Buddha's Tooth Temple, are mainly Sinhalese places of worship, whereas Tamil Hindu temples are called Kovils. But the Devales are closely connected to Hinduism in many ways. The above mentioned world-famous procession called Kandy Perahara, originates in the Ratha Yatras held for the Hindu deities. And the priests of the Kataragama Devale in the city centre are not Sinhalese Kapuralas, but Tamil Brahmins.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 3 : Kandy / Nuwara Eliya (hills station )

  After b/fast Proceed to Dunvila, Laggala, Yehangala, Seetha Kotuwa. Gurulupotha & Weeragantota, evening back to Kandy Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
  
  Dunuvila : Dunuvila on the outskirts of Wasgamuwa National Park is sometimes spelled Dunuwila, Dunuvila, or Dunuwilla. It is said to have been the place from where Lord Rama fired the deadly Brahmasthram weapon at King Ravana. The reason for this identification is: "Dunu" means arrow and "Vila" means Lake. So it is explained that this place got its name because Lord Rama fired his arrow from this lake.
  
  Lakgala: Laggala near Dunuvila is another place in the northeastern area of the Highlands which in recent times became associated with the Ramayana, because the name Laggala or Lakgala or Lakegala is derived form the Sinhala term Elakke Gala meaning target Rock. Laggala is said to have served as a watchtower for king Ravana's army, and it was from Laggala Lord Rama's army was sighted by Ravana's soldiers for the first time. Not only is the beginning of the war of Lanka associated with Laggala, but even more its final fight. The top of Laggala is flat; this is believed to have resulted from being hit by the Brahmasthram weapon after Lord Rama had fired it from Dunuvila killing the target Ravana on this rock.
  
  Yahangala : Yahangala means bedrock. The Ramayana Trail legend interprets this name in the following way: King Ravana's dead body was kept upon this rock for his fellow countrymen to allow them to pay their last respects to their departed highly respected king. There is another local legend giving an alternative version of the meaning of Yahangala telling Ravana did not really die but only became unconscious. His body remains hidden in the rock, laid on his left side. In 2012 he was supposed to turn to right side. And one day he will wake up again.
  
  Gurulupotha : Gurulupotha is believed to have served as an aircraft repair center in the capital city of King Ravana, because the Sinhalese name Gurulupotha means "parts of birds". In Valmiki's depiction of King Ravana's Pushpaka Vimana, the "flowery vehicle", resembled a cloud. But is also believed to have had the shape of a huge peacock, and was therefore called Dandu Monara, "flying peacock". But sometimes the Pushpaka Vimana and the Dandu Monara are said to have been different kinds of prehistoric aircrafts used by Ravana.
  
  Sita Kotuwa : Sita Kotuwa is situated close to Gurulupotha, Hasalaka. It is a beautiful remote spot, surrounded by streams and waterfalls and limestone caves and abundant flora and fauna, where ruins of a typical forest monastery from the late Anuradhapura centuries (7th to 10th century) can be visited. But the name Sita Kotuwa meaning "Sita's fortress" connects it to the Ramayana Trail. The area is said to have been the beautiful palace of queen Mandothari. Sitadevi was held captive in this palace until she was moved to Asoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa means Sita's fortress.
  
  Weragantota : Weragantota means "place of aircraft landing" in Sinhala language. It is believed to be the airport where Sitadevi landed was she was abducted to Lanka in King Ravana's Pushpaka Vimana. In the surrounding area, now covered by jungle, once was the location of Ravana's city Lankapura. According to the Ramayana the city had a beautiful palace for queen Mandothar

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya / Colombo

  After b/fast proceed to Colombo, on the way visiting Sita Amman temple & Ashoka Vanam, Gayathree Amman temple, Tea plantation & Factory, Ramboda water fall and Hanumanji temple, proceed to Colombo sightseeing tour, drive though the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as tree-lined residential. Cinnamon garden, visit fort, the former British administrative center and military Gardens, sea street, BMICH, Replica of Aukana Buddha stature, independence square, shopping complex as well as ODEL, HOUSE OF FASHION etc, diner provide in famous Indian restaurant in Colombo. Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
  
  Sita Amman Temple & Ashoka Vanam : The Sita Amman Temple,located halfway between the highland village Sita Eliya and the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, has become the most venerated of all Ramayana Trail sites in Sri Lanka, because it is believed to be the place where Sita lived most of the time of her captivity on the island of Lanka. After she refused to stay in Ravana's magnificent palace she was transferred to Ashoka Vatika or Ashoka Vana where she lived under Ashoka trees. It was here that Ravana's wife Mandodarim visited her and that Hanuman met her for the first time, identifying himself with the finger ring of Rama. Sita is said to have bathed in the nearby stream. There are remarkable holes in the rocks at the river bank believed to be footprints of Lord Hamunan
  
  Gayathree Amman temple : Gayathri Pitam,also spelled Gayaththri Peedam, inside Nuwara Eliya town is the first and foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka, Gayatri being an aspect of Saraswati and the Universal Mother. The temple was founded by the Gayathri Siddhar Swami Murusegu. The Shiva Lingam for this Tamil temple was brought from the Holy River Narmada. Gayathri Pitam is said to be the place from where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and worship and in turn was granted super natural powers by the mighty god.
  
  Sri Bhaktha Hanumanji temple : he Sri Lanka branch of the Chinmaya mission, committed to promoting the Ramayana philosophy as well as Ramayana Trail pilgrimages, has built a temple with Hanuman as a presiding deity in Ramboda at the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya main road. There is a new five meters tall granite statue of Rama's devote supporter. Hanuman is believed to have started his searching for Sita in the Baroda hills. Hanuman traditionally was not as popular among Sri Lankan Tamil devotees as he indeed is in India, because he devastated parts of the island with his burning tail. But in recent times Hindu missionaries and local Tamil spiritual leaders began building shrines for worshipping Hanuman in Sri Lanka, too. The Tamil word for Ramboda, Rampadai, means "Rama's force", this is why Ramboda is believed the area where Rama collected histroops.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 5 : Colombo / Airport

  After /fast, visit Panchamyga Anjaneyer temple, kalaniya vibeeshana temple and the historical and ancient Buddhist temple, (Buddha visited this place in Sri Lanka) if you have spear time to your return flight, again shopping & Sightseeing tour, transfer to the airport for connecting your return flight.
  
  Panchamuga Anjaneyer temple :Hanuman is often called Anjaneyar by Tamils, as his mother's name is Anjan. This kovil is the first Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka and the only one on the island dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, this means with five faces. And it is said to be the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar. Its chariot festival is held annually end of December or begin of January, it is one of the most popular processions in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. Visitors are advised to wash hands and feet before entering temple and not to cross hands inside the temple.
  
  Kelaniya vibeeshana temple : Kelaniya is a Buddhist sanctuary in the first place, because it is believed to be visited by the Buddha himself. Within the temple premises there is Hindu shrine, too. It is dedicated to Lord Vibhishana who was the younger brother of Ravana but during the legendary war on Lanka a supporter of Lord Rama, because he disapproved Ravana's tresspass of Sita's abduction. After Ravana's death Rama appointed Vibhishana as the new king of Lanka. Vibhishana is venerated by Sinhalese Buddhists as a god, they believe him to be one of the main protectors of the island, especially in its western territories.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

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Inclusions

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Exclusions

• Air Fare and Visa Charges.
• Any compulsory room supplement during the tour.
• Video and Camera permits at sights.
• Meals Outside of the stated meal plan.
• Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
• Expenses of personal nature.
• Any other services not specified above.
• All Entrance Fees.
• Early Check In & Late Check Out at the hotels [Check In and Check Out Time 14.00 to 12.00 Noon]

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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• Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

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Booking minimum 2 person requeired

Cancellation should be notified 22 days prior to the arrival date; if not 100% of the total bill value will be charged.

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•  Air fare and visa chargers.


•  Lunch though the tour


•  Any compulsory room supplement during the tour.


•  Video and camera permit at sights.


•  Expenses of personal nature.


•  Entrance fees


•  Any other services not specified itinerary.

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