This 7-day itinerary covers the essential sites of the Ramayana Trail, tracing the legendary path of Lord Rama, Sita Mata, and Hanuman across Sri Lanka.
Key sites include Seetha Amman Temple (Ashok Vatika), Divurumpola (Agni Pariksha), and Ravana Falls, combined with cultural stops like Kandy and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Highlights
- Arrival & West Coast: Arrival in Colombo, visiting the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple (five-faced Hanuman).
- Trincomalee & Kandy: Explore the Thirukoneswaram Temple (built by Rishi Agastya for Rama) and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
- Nuwara Eliya (Ashok Vatika): Visit the Seetha Amman Temple (site of captivity), Hakgala Botanical Garden (Ashok Vatika), and Divurumpola Temple (Sita’s Agni Pariksha).
- Southern Region: Travel to Ella to see Ravana Falls and the Ravana Caves, followed by the Kataragama Temple.
- Departure: Return to Colombo for the journey home.
Sri Lanka 7-Day Ramayana Heritage Itinerary
Arrival: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and transfer to Chilaw.
Munneswaram Temple: Visit the site where Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva to seek remedy for the sin of killing Ravana.
Manavari Temple: See the first Lingam installed by Lord Rama, often referred to as the Ramalingam.
Overnight: Kandy or Negombo
Visit this temple built by Chinmaya Mission, featuring a 16-foot granite statue of Hanuman. Legend says this is where Hanuman started his search for Sita.
Explore this UNESCO site in Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Overnight in Kandy.
Nuwara Eliya: Drive to the cool highlands known as "Little England."
Seetha Amman Temple (Ashok Vatika): Visit the site where Sita Mata was held captive. Look for the footprints on the rocks, believed to be from Hanuman's leap
Hakgala Botanical Garden: Part of the original Ashok Vatika where Ravana kept Sita.
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Divurumpola Ancient Temple Buddhist temple Nugatalawa, Sri Lanka
Visit the "Place of Oath," where Sita Mata is believed to have performed the Agni Pariksha to prove her purity.
Sri Gayathri Guru Peetham Hindu temple Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
The site where Ravana’s son, Meghanath, performed penance to Lord Shiva and received supernatural powers.
Overnight Nuwara Eliya or Ella
Ravana Falls & Caves: Explore the 82-foot cascading falls and the nearby caves where Ravana is said to have hidden Sita to evade Rama's army.
Ella Gap: Enjoy the stunning views of the valley through which Ravana's chariot supposedly travelled.
Overnight: Ella or Kataragama.
Kataragama Temple: A multi-religious site dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, who is said to have assisted Lord Rama in the battle.
Ussangoda: Visit the unique red-soil landscape believed to be one of the landing strips for Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimana and later scorched by Hanuman’s tail.
Rumassala (Galle): Explore the hill believed to be a fragment of the Sanjeevani Mountain dropped by Hanuman.
Overnight: Galle or Colombo
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya Buddhist temple
Visit the site where Vibhishana was crowned King of Lanka by Lakshmana after Ravana's death.
Sri Aanjaneyar Temple Hindu temple
Visit the only temple in the world with a chariot for Anjaneyar in Colombo.
Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
A typical, comprehensive tour of the main sites takes about 7 to 10 days to complete comfortably, allowing for travel through the hill country and coastal areas
The best time to visit the central highlands (Nuwara Eliya/Ella) is from February to April, while the east coast (Trincomalee) is best from May to September
Yes, it is suitable for families and elderly travelers. Many tour packages provide private, air-conditioned transport, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable accommodation.
Ashok Vatika is believed to be in the Nuwara Eliya area, specifically in the vicinity of the Hakgala Botanical Garden and the Seetha Amman Temple.
Ram Setu (often referred to as Adam’s Bridge) is the 48 km chain of limestone shoals between India and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka, believed to be the bridge built by Lord Rama’s army.
Indian travelers can apply for the standard Sri Lankan electronic visa (ETA)
Absolutely. Many tours include visits to the UNESCO site Sigiriya (often considered part of Ravana’s palace), theTemple of the Tooth in Kandy, and the coastal beaches of Galle.
The major temples and sites (such as Seetha Amman Temple and the Manavari Temple) are well-maintained by local authorities, though some, like the Ravana Caves, are more adventurous.
