Day 1: Arrival in Colombo

Arrival: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.

Welcome: Meet your chauffeur guide and transfer to your hotel.

Evening: Visit Kelaniya Temple, believed to be where Lord Rama prayed after defeating Ravana.

Overnight: Stay in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo to Munneswaram and Manavari

Morning: Depart for Munneswaram Temple, one of the oldest Shiva temples in Sri Lanka, associated with Lord Rama.

Afternoon: Visit Manavari Temple, where Lord Rama installed the first Lingam to atone for killing Ravana, a Brahmin.

Evening: Travel to Sigiriya (approx. 4 hours).

Overnight: Stay in Sigiriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya and Surroundings

• Morning: Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, believed to be the site of Ravana’s palace.
• Afternoon: Visit Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views and explore the ancient temple at its base.
• Evening: Explore Ravana’s Cave, a natural cave complex associated with Ravana.
• Overnight: Stay in Sigiriya.

Day 4: Sigiriya to Trincomalee (Koneswaram Temple)

• Morning: Depart for Trincomalee (approx. 4 hours).
• Afternoon: Visit the Koneswaram Temple, a sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, perched on Swami Rock overlooking the Indian Ocean. This temple is believed to have been visited by Lord Rama and is one of the Pancha Ishwarams (five abodes of Shiva) in Sri Lanka.
• Evening: Relax at Nilaveli Beach or explore Trincomalee town.
• Overnight: Stay in Trincomalee.

Day 5: Trincomalee to Kandy

• Morning: Visit Fort Frederick and the Lovers’ Leap viewpoint near Koneswaram Temple.
• Afternoon: Travel to Kandy (approx. 5 hours).
• Evening: Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, which houses a statue of Hanuman.
• Overnight: Stay in Kandy.

Day 6: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

• Morning: Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approx. 2.5 hours).
• Seetha Amman Temple: Visit the temple where Sita was held captive by Ravana.
• Hakgala Botanical Garden: Explore the garden believed to be the site of Ravana’s Ashok Vatika.
• Evening: Relax by Gregory Lake or explore the town.
• Overnight: Stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya to Ella

• Morning: Visit Divurumpola Temple, where Sita underwent the “Agni Pariksha” (trial by fire).
• Ramboda Falls: Stop at this scenic waterfall, believed to be where Hanuman rested while searching for Sita.
• Afternoon: Travel to Ella (approx. 2 hours).
• Evening: Visit Ravana Falls and Ravana’s Cave, associated with Ravana’s story.
• Overnight: Stay in Ella.

Day 8: Ella to Colombo

• Morning: Explore Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge in Ella.
• Afternoon: Travel back to Colombo (approx. 6 hours).
• Evening: Free time for shopping or exploring Colombo.
• Overnight: Stay in Colombo or transfer to the airport for departure.