At the airport you will be met by your chauffeur for a private transfer to Anuradhapura (a World Heritage Site) (175km / approx. 3.5 hrs) which has a history of over 2500 years. It was the first capital and undoubtedly the greatest city of ancient Sri Lanka. En route Visit Munneswaram Temple and Manawari Temple in Chilaw (1.5 Hrs) Munneshwaram Temple - It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. Munneswaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already presented when lord Rama visited. Manavari Temple - It is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam. At present this lingam at Manavari temple is named as Ramalingam as this lingam was erected by Rama. Both Munneswaram Temple & Manavari Temple are important Ramayana sites. Transfer to Anuradhapura (3 Hrs) Arrive and check in to the hotel

After breakfast Check – out and proceed to visit Anuradhapura Ancient City and Isurumuniya Rock Temple (UNESCO World Heritage) (2 Hrs). Isurumuniya Temple - The Isurumuniya Viharaya, a rock temple is in the southern outskirt of Anuradhapura. The Ramayana Trail interpretation of this rock carving identifies the depicted man as Ravana's father, Rishi Visravasmuni with his white horse, and Isurumuniya as a temple built by Ravana in commemoration. Thereafter Proceed to Trincomalee (2.5 Hrs) Sightseeing city tour in Trincomalee including other attractions in Trincomalee. Thiru Koneshwaram Kovil – It is located on a rock promontory of Trincomalee, which was built by Rishi Agastya on the instructions of Lord Shiva who was impressed by the devotion of King Ravana. This place is unique in this respect, the Lord building a temple for his devotee as a reward for his devotion. Lord Rama is believed to have offered his prayers here too in order to get rid of the malediction of killing Ravana who was a Brahmin, meaning Brahmahasthi Dosham. The famous temple built here during the glorious era of the Tamil Pallava, Chola and Pandya empires, was destroyed by bigoted Portuguese Christians between 1622 and 1624.

After breakfast Check out and proceed to Sigiriya (2 Hrs) En-route visit Kinniya Hot Water Spring. The legendary hot springs are believed to have been built by the ancient Sri Lankan king Ravana, in order to complete the last rites of his deceased mother. The springs are located about 8 to 9 kilometres away from the main temple on the same road. The vehicles have to be parked outside the gate to the springs. Arrive in Sigiriya and Check in to the Hotel. Afternoon visit Sigirya Rock Fortress and Cobra Hood Cave in Sigiriya. The tradition states that Sita was held in captivity here. There are many pre-historic drawings on its ceiling. There is a distinct link between Sita and the cave. The following is inscribed, ‘Parumaka naguliya lene’. It would have been inscribed after Rawana’s period but it has a connection to Sita’s stay. Spend your evening by the pool or take a gentle walk and take in the sights.

En route Visit The Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla - Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. In the afternoon visit The Tooth Relic Temple and Kandy sightseeing city tour. Temple of the Tooth Relic- Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17thcentury Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts whiteclad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.

Visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda. Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple – This Hanuman Temple was constructed in 1999 and it is believed that Hanuman was searching for Sita Devi. There are some Ramayana facts available in this area e.g. a village called “Ravana Goda” close to this Bhakta Hanuman Temple. The Tamil word for Ramboda, Rampadai, means “Rama’s force”, this is why Ramboda is believed to be the area where Rama collected his troops. It is also believed that this was the place where Lord Hanuman took rest while on his way searching for Sita as per the Ramayana yatra Sri Lanka. Arrive and check in to the hotel.

After breakfast check out and proceed to Sita Amman Temple and Ashoka Vatika in Nuwara Eliya. Sita Amman Temple – Sita Amman temple is the only Hindu Temple which is dedicated to Princess Sita in Sri Lanka. This is one of the important Ramayana related places of Sri Lanka. Sita Amman Temple is located in Nuwara Eliya. Sita Eliya area (10 Min drive from Nuwara Eliya Town) close to Ashoka Vatika (This Ashoka Vatika has been converted to The Hakgala Botanic Gardens). Thereafter proceed to Tissamaharama (4 Hrs) Enroot visit Divurumpola Buddhist Temple , Ravana Water Falls , Ravana Caves (Not recommended for senior citizens). Divurumpola is a Buddhist Temple located close to Welimada town (4 KM) on Nuwara Eliya – Badulla main road in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Divrumpola temple or Divrumpola Raja Maha Viharaya is directly connected with Ramayana trail in Sri Lanka. According to the Ramayana in Sri Lanka it is believed that Divurumpola temple is the place where Sita underwent the famous fire ordeal Agni Pariksha or “Agni” test in order to prove her chastity to God Rama after being rescued by him where she came unscathed and proved her innocence and purity.

After breakfast check out off the hotel and visit The Kataragama Temple.(1/2 Hrs) The Kataragama temple is one of the ancient sites which are revered by Hindus, Buddhists as well as the Veddas. The temple also attracts many devotees from South India. The temple complex is a shrine to the Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama 'deviyo' and Hindu War God Murugan. The complex contains Buddhist temples which are managed by Buddhists, the temples and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva maintained by Hindus and a mosque which the Muslims govern. This unique feature of Kataragama temples makes the complex one of the most secular sites in Sri Lanka. Enroute Visit Ussangoda National Park. (1.5 Hrs) It is believed that Ussangoda during the time of Ramayana, King Ravana used this flat hard land to travel on his Pushpak Vimana from one place to another. The sand is red and some stones are black which people believe that Hanuman came and burnt the land. Since then the land has turned red. Therefore Ussangoda is a unique coastal area which is one of the most famous. Visit Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage) On arrival set on a tour of the Galle Fort and Fortifications. This is a city that exudes an essence with a perfect blend of past and present. Declared as an UNESCO heritage site in 1988, the presence of Portuguese, Dutch and English is very evident in the fascinating architectural styles of the Galle Fort.

Morning after the breakfast proceed to visit Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple (Buddhist Temple) and Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple. Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – First Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka which was dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, meaning five faces. Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo is one of important Ramayana related Hindu Temple in Colombo. Kelaniya Buddhist Temple - Ramayana states that after the death of King Ravana , King Vibhishana was crowned by Lakshmana. So Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple is the place which had been ruled by Vibhishana. This is the last Ramayana related visit during this 8 day Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka.