Ramayana Package-Sri Lanka 7N-8D

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by an airport representative
and designated guide from Esna Holidays. After the formalities at the airport, you will be
escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then proceed to Dambulla.
Enroute visit Chilaw
Munishwaram Temple
It is believed that Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva was located here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu +
Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord
Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana’s
Vimanas. He felt he was being followed by a Bramhaasthi Dosham (a malevolent black
shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin.
Manavari Temple
When the Vimana was passing over Munishwaram, he felt the Vimana vibrating, and
realized the Brahmaasti Dosham was not following him at this particular point. He stopped
the Vimana at this juncture and asked god Lord Shiva for advice. Lord Shiva blessed Lord
Rama and advised installing and praying at four lingams located at Manavari, Thiru
Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India as the only remedy to get
rid of the dosham.
The first lingam was installed at Manavari about 5km from here, near the banks of the
Deduru Oya. At the Manavari Temple Chilaw Manavari is the first lingam installed and
prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is
the only other lingam in world named after Lord Rama.
Check into the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Dambulla Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort
Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand
Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue whale
watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby
Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline.
On arrival visit Koneswaram Temple.
Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee (also historically
known as the Thirukonamamalai Konesar Kovil, the
Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Thiru-
Konamamalai Maccakeswaram Kovil) is a Hindu
temple in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
venerated by Saivites throughout the continent. It is
built atop Swami Rock, a rocky promontory cape
overlooking Trincomalee, a classical period harbour
port town.Visit Shankari Temple The famed
SHANKARI Temple, in Sri Lanka, is one of the 18
Devi Temples (Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas). Many have heard the Ashtadasha Shakti
Peetha Shloka starting with LANKAAYAAM SHAANKARI DEVI.composed by Sri Adi
Shankara which means Shankari in Lanka. This Shloka enumerates the list of places of
Devi temples which are considered.
Visit Kanniya Hot Springs.
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Dambulla Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Spice Garden.

Explore the City of Kandy
Sightseeing in *Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, and Gem
Museum. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera The last stronghold of the
Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815.
Visit the Kandy Temple.

Experience the Kandy Cultural Show. – Optional – Subject to availability.
Check into the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Kandy Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple & Ramboda Falls.

Learn about Tea Production.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple.

Explore the City of Nuwara Eliya.

Check into the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

.Breakfast at the hotel.
Divurumpola Temple.

Visit Ravana Cave.
Visit the Ravana Waterfall.
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Bentota
Check-In to the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Bentota Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Rumassalla.
Proceed to Balapitiya for a Boat Safari at Madhu River.
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project ("KSTCP").
Kelaniya Temple.
Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple.
Check-In to the hotel and relax
Overnight Stay at Colombo Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to the Airport for your departure flight back home with all the memories you had
on this beautiful island. [Travelling Time: 1 Hour Approx.]
End of Tour….