Trip highlights
- Munneswaram and Manavari temples, said to be founded by Rama himself
- Seetha Amman Temple at Ashok Vatika, where Sita was held captive
- Ravana Falls and the Ravana Ella cave above Ella
- Divurumpola, site of the trial by fire of Sita
- Ussangoda, the scorched plateau linked to the landing of Hanuman
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Colombo and Anjaneyar Temple
Airport welcome and transfer to Colombo. Evening darshan at the Anjaneyar Temple, one of the few Hanuman temples in the world with a five-faced deity.
Overnight: Colombo
Day 2
Chilaw, Munneswaram and Manavari
North to Chilaw for the Munneswaram Shiva temple where Rama is said to have prayed after the war, and Manavari, the first lingam he installed.
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Day 3
Anuradhapura and the sacred city
Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya and the Thanthirimale temple. Afternoon drive to Sigiriya, identified in some traditions with the aerial city of Ravana.
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 4
Sigiriya and Dambulla
Climb Sigiriya at opening, then the Dambulla cave temples. Optional Minneriya elephant safari in the afternoon.
Overnight: Sigiriya
Day 5
Matale and Kandy
Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale and a spice garden, then Kandy for the evening puja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Overnight: Kandy
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and Ashok Vatika
Peradeniya gardens, Ramboda Hanuman temple, then Seetha Amman Temple at Ashok Vatika beside the stream where Sita is said to have bathed.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 7
Divurumpola and the hills of Ravana
Divurumpola, where Sita undertook the agni pariksha, then Ravana Falls and the Ravana Ella cave in the escarpment above Ella.
Overnight: Ella
Day 8
Kataragama and Ussangoda
South to the Kataragama shrine complex, sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims alike, then the red plateau of Ussangoda on the coast.
Overnight: South coast
Day 9
Kelaniya and departure
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, associated with Vibhishana, before your airport transfer.
Overnight: Departure
What is included
Included
- 8 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle with chauffeur throughout
- Hindu guide familiar with the Ramayana narrative
- All temple donations and pooja arrangements
- Vegetarian meal plan on request at no extra cost
- Airport transfers and 24/7 support line
Not included
- International flights and ETA visa
- Lunches
- Entrance fees at archaeological sites
- Special pooja offerings beyond the standard arrangement
- Travel insurance, tips and personal expenses
Where you stay
Comfortable three and four-star hotels selected for proximity to temple sites and for kitchens that handle pure vegetarian and Jain requirements confidently. Rooms are twin or double; triple rooms are available for families.
Vehicle and driver-guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group, from a saloon car for couples to a 33-seat coach for temple societies and extended families. Groups of twelve or more travel with both a driver and a separate guide.
Pricing
| Travellers | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests sharing | GBP 920 | Half board |
| 6 guests | GBP 780 | Half board |
| 12 or more guests | GBP 690 | Group rate, coach |
| Single traveller | GBP 1,290 | Single supplement included |
Land only, based on the stated number of travellers sharing. Flights, visa and site entrance fees are quoted separately.
Questions about this tour
Is the guide able to explain the religious significance?
Yes. Our Ramayana guides are practising Hindus with SLTDA national guide licences, and several have led pilgrimage groups from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and the UK for more than ten years.
Can you arrange pure vegetarian or Jain meals?
Yes, at no additional charge. We brief every kitchen in advance. Jain requirements, including no root vegetables, are arranged where you are staying two nights or more.
How much walking is involved?
Most temple visits involve short walks on flat ground, though several require removing footwear on hot stone, so bring socks. Sigiriya is optional and can be replaced with a garden visit.
Can this be combined with beach days?
Often. Three or four nights on the south or west coast add naturally to the end of the trail. Tell us and we will quote the extended version.
