Land at Bandaranaike International Airport and head north to Munneswaram Kovil — one of the five great Panchaishwaram Shiva temples, where Lord Rama worshipped after his victory over Ravana. Return to Negombo for the evening, exploring the famous fish market and relaxing on the beach.
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Drive south toward Colombo, stopping at the sacred Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara — where Vibhishana, the righteous brother of Ravana, was crowned King of Lanka by Lord Rama. Continue into Colombo to explore the Gangaramaya Temple and end with a peaceful sunset along Galle Face Green.
Cross the island to the ancient harbour city of Trincomalee. Visit the magnificent Koneswaram Temple — a sacred Shiva shrine perched on Swami Rock cliff high above the Indian Ocean, one of the holiest Ramayana trail sites in Sri Lanka. Unwind on pristine Nilaveli Beach.
A full day in Trincomalee. Snorkel Pigeon Island's crystal-clear reef with blacktip sharks and stingrays. Visit the mysterious Kanniya Hot Springs — seven ancient wells of naturally warm water said to have been created by Ravana himself. End with an ocean whale watching cruise.
Drive into the misty highlands, the heart of Ravana's mountain kingdom. Visit Seetha Amman Kovil — the sacred temple built at the very spot where Sita prayed for her rescue — then explore Hakgala Botanical Garden, the legendary Ashoka Vatika where Ravana kept Sita. Tour a working tea factory on the hillside.
Descend to the dramatic mountain village of Ella, deep in Ravana's territory. Explore the atmospheric Ravana Cave where Sita was hidden, and visit the thundering Ravana Falls — a powerful reminder of the king who once ruled these lands.
A second day in Ella's sacred landscape. Pay homage at Divurumpola Temple — site of Sita's Agni Pariksha fire ordeal. Walk to the iconic Nine Arch Bridge and hike Little Adam's Peak for sweeping views over the valley where so much of the legend unfolded.
Head to the south coast and visit Ussangoda National Park — a wind-swept red plateau believed to be King Ravana's legendary Dandu Monara airport, scorched permanently when Hanuman set his tail alight. Watch the sun set from Coconut Tree Hill over the ocean Rama's army once crossed.
Visit Rumassala — the forested hill believed to have fallen from the Himalayas when Hanuman carried the Sanjeevani herbs to revive Lakshmana. The jungle is said to contain rare Himalayan plants found nowhere else in Sri Lanka. Spend the afternoon on Unawatuna's beautiful sheltered bay.
End the trail at the historic Galle Fort. Walk the ancient ramparts and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean — the same waters Rama's army crossed to reach Lanka. Transfer to Colombo airport for your departure, carrying the spirit of the island with you.
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The most comprehensive Ramayana pilgrimage in Sri Lanka — 10 days tracing every major site from the ancient epic across the island kingdom of Lanka. Arrive at BIA and head north to the sacred Munneswaram Kovil, pass through Colombo's Kelaniya Temple, cross to the clifftop Koneswaram in Trincomalee, ascend to the misty highlands where Sita was held captive, descend through Ravana's kingdom in Ella, stand on the scorched plateau of Ussangoda, and walk the sacred Rumassala forest. A journey through legend, faith, and the breathtaking landscapes of Sri Lanka.