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SRI LANKA-RAMAYANA TOUR Overview Highlights SRI LANKA-RAMAYANA TOUR Ex- COLOMBO – 5N/6D Overview This Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka a 5 Nights, 6 Days Ramayana Holiday Tour Package is to explore, experience and revel in the magic of the sites where this legendary epic occurred. This Ramayana tour includes visits to Temples associated with Rama, Sita and Hanuman, including the Sita Amman Temple which stands at the site once known as the Ashok Vatika. Guided City Sightseeing Tours of Trincomalee, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Colombo to experience the Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka! Highlights Visit to Munneshwaram & Manaveri Temple Visit to Koneswaram Temple City tour of Trincomalee City tour of Kandy City tour of Nuwara Eliya City tour of Colombo Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic Visit to Ramboda Hanuman Temple & Ramboda Water Falls Nuwara Eliya City Tour Visit to Sita Amman Temple, Ashok Vatika site Colombo City Tour Corporate Office: #64, 8th Cross, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560054. T: 080 43000900 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 7760984165/9902209565 -.www.sankarayatra.com 6 DAYS RAMAYANA TOUR IN SRI LANKA ITINERARY DAY 01: COLOMBO AIRPORT – ROAD TRIP TO DAMBULLA This Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka begins with Colombo. Our tour representative will greet you on arrival at the airport and escort you to a waiting vehicle. Embark on the road trip to Dambulla; en-route, we will visit the Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple. On arrival at Dambulla, check in at hotel. Overnight stay in Sigiriya/Habarana. DAY 02: DAMBULLA - EXCURSION TO TRINCOMALEE (NILAVELI) On Day 2 of this Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka, we will set out on a Full-day Excursion to Trincomalee after breakfast. We will enjoy a City tour of Trincomalee besides visiting the Koneswaram Temple. Attractions that we visit as part of the Trincomalee Tour include Fort Fredrick and Trincomalee Harbour. Overnight stay in Trincomalee. DAY 03: TRINCOMALEE - ROAD TRIP TO KANDY - KANDY CITY TOUR After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Trincomalee and proceed on the road trip to Kandy, the next stop on this Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka. On arrival at Kandy, check in at pre-booked hotel, refresh yourself and set out on a Sightseeing Tour of Kandy. Attractions that we visit as part of the tour include the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Gem Museum. En-route, we will visit an Herbal Garden. Later, when time permits we will proceed to enjoy a Cultural Dance Show. Overnight stay in Kandy Corporate Office: #64, 8th Cross, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560054. T: 080 43000900 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 7760984165/9902209565 -.www.sankarayatra.com DAY 04: KANDY - VISIT RAMBODA HANUMAN TEMPLE, WATERFALL - ROAD TRIP TO NUWARA ELIYA On Day 4 of this Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka, check out from your hotel at Kandy after breakfast and embark on the road trip to Nuwara Eliya. En-route, we will stop at Ramboda to visit the famous Ramboda Hanuman Temple & Ramboda Water Falls. On arrival at Nuwara Eliya, embark on a Guided Sightseeing Tour, visiting attractions such as the Huggala garden, Sita Amman Temple in Ashok Vatika. We will also visit a Tea Factory, as Nuwara Eliya is famous for its tea plantations. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya DAY 05: NUWARA ELIYA - ROAD TRIP TO COLOMBO World famous St. Clair’s & Devon water falls After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Nuwara Eliya and precede on the road trip to Colombo en- route, visiting world famous St. Clair’s & Devon water falls. On arrival at Colombo, check in at a pre-booked hotel and enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing Tour of Colombo, visiting attractions such as the Panchamuga Ajanyear Temple, Galle Face Green, Fort District and the Independence Hall at Independence Square. Overnight stay in Colombo DAY 06: COLOMBO AIRPORT - FLIGHT After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Colombo and proceed to the airport in time for your flight back to India with happy memories of your Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka with Sankara Yatra. Inclusions. Airport pick up and drop off VISA on Arrival Assistance at the airport Accommodation on bed & breakfast, Lunch & dinner Private car (air-conditioned) Private English-Speaking driver for the entire journey Colombo city & shopping tour - 3 hours Kandy city tour - 2 hours Nuwara Eliya city tour - 2 hours Galle city tour - 3 hours Corporate Office: #64, 8th Cross, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560054. T: 080 43000900 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 7760984165/9902209565 -.www.sankarayatra.com Visit Spice Garden Ceylon Gem Factory visit Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit Tea plantation visit & factory visit - Free tea tasting All government taxes Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle. Exclusions Air-tickets NOT included Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified) Meals not mentioned in the itinerary. Camera & video permits Travel Insurance is NOT included Guide/Driver tips Personal expenses Late check outs & early check in charges Note: No room booked yet, Rooms are subject to availability upon confirmation. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Hotel Check-in time - 14:00 Hrs / Check-out time - 12:00 Hrs. Quote is based on above mentioned pax, quote will change if number of pax & dates changes. Booking Policy 50% of the total amount has to be paid as advance for the chosen packages at the time of booking; remaining amount has to be paid before 30 days of scheduled departure Cancellation Policy Amount will not be refunded in this package. Corporate Office: #64, 8th Cross, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560054. T: 080 43000900 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 7760984165/9902209565 -.www.sankarayatra.com Mode of Payment: DD/Cheque has to be drawn in favour of “Sankara Yatra” payable at Bangalore. You can also deposit cash or make online/NEFT payment in favour of “Sankara Yatra” Bank Name Corporation Bank Bank Name State Bank of India Name : SANKARA YATRA Name : SANKARA YATRA A/C No. 510101005483884 OR A/C No. 67273178983 Branch, RMV Extension Branch, RMV Dollar Colony IFSC CODE CORP0000582 IFSC CODE SBIN0009042 Swift Code CORPINBB763 Swift Code SBININBB425 Corporate Office: #64, 8th Cross, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560054. T: 080 43000900 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 7760984165/9902209565 -.www.sankarayatra.com .
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