Follow Sri Lanka’s essential Ramayana Trail on a carefully planned six-day pilgrimage combining sacred Hindu temples, mist-covered tea country and selected cultural experiences.
Begin with Munneswaram and Manavari, two of the most frequently visited Ramayana-associated temples near Chilaw. Continue to Kandy before travelling into the central highlands through Ramboda, traditionally associated with Hanuman’s arrival in Lanka.
Spend two nights in Nuwara Eliya and visit Seetha Amman Temple, the Ashok Vatika tradition around Sita Eliya and Hakgala, Gayathri Peedam and Divurumpola. Continue towards Ella for Ravana Falls before completing the journey in Colombo.
This short programme is suitable for Indian families, senior pilgrims, couples, first-time visitors and private spiritual groups.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and receive a warm welcome from your Peacock Lanka Travels representative. Transfer to Negombo or Chilaw for a restful first night. Depending on the flight-arrival time, a short introductory visit may be arranged.
Important note: Arrival-day temple visits depend on the flight-arrival time, traffic, temple hours and available daylight.
Begin the pilgrimage with two important temples traditionally connected with Lord Rama. Visit Munneswaram Temple, where tradition holds that Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva after the battle with Ravana. Continue to Manavari Temple, associated in local tradition with the Shiva Lingam installed by Lord Rama. Later, travel through the countryside towards Kandy.
Important note: Temple programmes and poojas depend on religious schedules. Modest clothing is required. Shoes must be removed before entering shrine areas. Photography may be restricted inside temples.
Visit Kandy's sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic before travelling into the central highlands. Stop at Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, traditionally associated with Hanuman's search for Sita. Continue through tea-covered mountains, visit Ramboda Falls and experience a working tea plantation and factory.
Important note: The Temple of the Tooth can be crowded during ceremonial periods and Buddhist holidays.
Spend the day exploring the principal Ramayana-associated sites around Nuwara Eliya. Visit Seetha Amman Temple at Sita Eliya, traditionally associated with Sita's stay in Lanka. Explore the surrounding stream and temple grounds before continuing towards Hakgala, linked in pilgrimage tradition with Ashok Vatika. Later, visit Gayathri Peedam and Divurumpola, traditionally associated with Sita's trial by fire.
Important note: Hakgala Botanical Garden involves walking and is optional. Pilgrims with limited mobility may enjoy an exterior interpretation and scenic drive instead.
Travel towards Ella to visit Ravana Falls, traditionally connected with King Ravana. After the visit, continue to Colombo. This is a relatively long travel day, so sightseeing will be limited to suitable stops.
Important note: Ravana Cave is not included in this short programme because it requires additional time, uneven walking and climbing.
Enjoy a final Colombo experience before travelling to the airport.
+94 70 7777 776
It covers the essential sites — Munneswaram, Manavari, Ramboda, Seetha Amman, Gayathri Peedam, Divurumpola and Ravana Falls. It leaves out Koneswaram in the east and Kataragama in the south, which is what the 10-day and longer itineraries add.
No. Temple donations and pooja charges are excluded so you can decide what you wish to offer at each temple. Your guide will explain the customary arrangements at every site.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Shoes come off before shrine areas, and photography is restricted inside many temples. Your chauffeur guide will brief you before each visit.
It needs extra time and involves uneven walking and climbing, which doesn’t fit a six-day programme that also has a long drive to Colombo on the same day. The longer itineraries include it as an option.
Yes — Indian vegetarian meals are available on request. Tell us at booking and we’ll arrange it with every hotel on the route rather than leaving it to chance on arrival.
