RAMAYANA TRAIL-HIGHLIGHTS
Overview
Sri Lanka lies just off the south-east coast of India with its southern tip barely 30km from the equator. This is a tropical island that for centuries has attracted the covetous gazes of people from all over the world. A land apart from the influences of the mainland, Sri Lanka grew freely, and even today the air of wildness is never far away. Although waves of invaders from the first arrivals of the Sinhalese in 500BC to the last usurpers, the British in the 18th century, have attempted to tame the island and its landscape, all only succeeded in making the island even more diverse and beautiful. It is in the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the countless other relics of antiquity that the real heart of Sri Lanka is found. Here there is evidence of an ancient society that was counted among the most sophisticated in the world of its time. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is called by many the eighth wonder of the ancient world, and not undeservedly, yet this is only one of many amazing sights throughout the country. Sri Lanka though never needed man to add his own flourishes to its beauty. Much of the island is still covered by forest despite the best efforts of the British who exported great quantities of precious wood to build their war ships and feed the furnaces of the industrial revolution. The diversity of plant and animal life is breathtaking. Wild elephants inhabit many areas and you can still see big cats, snakes and deer roaming the countryside. With peace a real possibility for the first time in decades, and with Colombo continuing to develop as an Asian capital of importance, Sri Lanka is entering what could be its most dynamic period as an independent nation. Stunning beaches, stunning scenery and a remarkable cultural heritage will ensure that tourists play their part in this renaissance.
Package Details
- All rates quoted are on per person basis & in U.S $ dollars
- Welcome drink on arrival
- 3 nights / 4 days accommodation on twin / triple share basis
- additional night:Extension night rates given below the 3 nights package rates, also on per person basis
- Meal Plan:Meals as per indicated ( in the Meal Plan column )Airport/ Resort /Airport transfers ( as per indicated in the Transfer mode column )-COMBINED TRANSFERS ONLY
- All Taxes included in the package (Bed Tax, GST and Service Charges by the resort).
Schedule
Meet and assist on arrival and proceed from airport to Kandy. Afternoon – do a city tour of Kandy & witness of cultural show in the evening. Overnight stay in Kandy.
After Breakfast do a dity tour of Kandy town and visit temple of the Tooth relic. Thereafter proceed to Pussallewa to visit Anjaneya Temple. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, do a city tour Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Seeta Amman Temple and Hakgala botanical gardens where King Ravana kept Seeta insisting to marry him. Thereafter proceed to Isthiripura cave where Seeta was kept as a prisoner. Proceed to Divurumpola Temple where seeta performed Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity). In the afternoon transfer to Bandarawela. Visit Ravana Ella water falls and Ravana Caves the 1st place Ravana hid Seeta. Overnight stay in Bandarawela.
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to Colombo via visiting a gem mine in Ratnapura which is called as fabulous City of gems. Visit Seetawakka situated near Avissawella. Do a city & shopping tour of Colombo. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit Kelaniya Temple special shrine dedicated to Vibushana, King Ravana’s brother, who allied with Rama in the struggle to rescue Sita. Thereafter transfer to Muneeshwaram & Manavari Temple. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam a after the end of the war with King Ravana. Overnight stay in Negombo / Waikkal.