Ramayana Routes - Srilanka Package starts from* 43,330

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Tour Inclusions

Flights Included* Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary

Places Covered

1 Night 2 Nights 1 Night 1 Night

Kandy Nuwara Yala Eliya

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AIRPORT - CHILAW -

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Meet, Greet and respectively transfer from Airport to Chilaw. Day 1 Manavari Temple Legend: Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama. Muneshwaram Legend: Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana's Vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramahathi Dosham as he killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the Vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the "Bramahathi Dosham" was not following him. He descended from the Vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install and pray four lingams in Manavari, Thirukoneshwaram, Thiruketheeswaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the Dosham. Transfer from Chilaw to Kandy. Later visit Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy and enjoy Kandyan Dance Performance in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy

Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer from Kandy to . Nuwara Eliya meaning "the city of dawn" is the town at the highest elevation (about above sea level) in and its tallest peak, Piduruthalagala (2555m) could be seen from here. The city established by the British in the nineteenth century, and known as "Little England" and is a popular holiday resort for Sri Lankans and tourists due to its cool climate and quaint colonial feel with its little bungalows Day 2 surrounded by hedgerows. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation and a factory en route here and witness how the famous "Ceylon Tea" is brewed. Later visit Temple Hanuman Temple In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Overnight stay at Nuwara eliya.

www.thomascook.in Today after breakfast visit Sitha Amman temple, Divurumpola and Hakgala garden. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya. Sita Amman Temple The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Day 3 Rama and Sita. Hakgala Botanical Gardens This is the exotic pleasure garden where King Ravana kept the depressed Sita, insisting that she marries him. It was here where the heartwarming meeting took place between her and Hanuman, who brought her Rama's ring with the news that Rama was looking for her. He offered to carry her back but she refused saying it would be an insult to Rama's honor if she did so. Part of this majestic garden still exists. It is also said that Hanuman nearly destroyed it in order to prove to Ravana of the forces against him. Divurumpola Temple This is the place where Seetha Devi underwent "Agni Pariksha" (test). It is a popular place of worship among locals in this area. Divurumpola means place of oath in Sinhala. The legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at this temple while settling disputes between parties.

After breakfast, travel to Kataragama and visit Kataragama temple. Overnight stay in Kataragama. En-route visit Ravana waterfall in Ella. Overnight stay in Ella/Yala Ravana Waterfall It is said that Ravana had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Day 4 Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama's queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall. Kataragamam temple Kataragamam temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a Hindu and Buddhist temple complex dedicated to Skanda-Murukan also known as Kataragama deviyo.

www.thomascook.in Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer from Kataragama to Colombo. Later visit the first Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka and Kelaniya temple. Anjaneyar Temple This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and also the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Its the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Ajanyear. Day 5 Kelaniya Temple After King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was coroneted as King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana. The Kelani River is mentioned in the Valmiki and Vibeeshana palace was said to be on the banks of this river. Overnight stay at Colombo.

DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer from Colombo to Airport for departure. Day 6

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Oak Ray Regency Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Kandy | 1 Night

Oak Ray Summer hill Breeze Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Nuwara Eliya | 2 Nights

www.thomascook.in Oak Ray Lake Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Yala | 1 Night

Great Southern Hotel Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Colombo | 1 Night

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Return economy class airfares Accommodation on double occupancy basis for 5 nights at hotels specified or at hotels of similar standard Breakfast and Dinner (Few meals could be at the local restaurants) Travel Insurance Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle on SIC basis Pick up and drop ex - Colombo 24Hrs dedicated airport representative Services of an English Speaking Chauffer Guide

Complimentary Inclusions -

Local Sim card on arrival Discount coupons at ODEL/MONDY Free Tickets for Kandyan Dance Witness

Exclusion

VISA fees Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges, etc Any other services not specified in above itinerary All entrance/water sport/boat ride supplements Lunch supplement cost Video and Camera permits at sites Tips and Portage Government Service Taxes (as applicable) shall be charged additional on the total invoice

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