Step into the footsteps of gods and heroes on this journey through Sri Lanka’s Ramayana sites. From temples said to be blessed by Lord Rama and Hanuman, to caves and peaks tied to Sita’s story, this pilgrimage weaves mythology, history, and natural beauty into a spiritual odyssey.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed by your guide. Transfer to Negombo, a coastal town known for its golden sands and colonial heritage. If time permits, enjoy a sunset stroll along the beach or visit St. Mary’s Church.
Overnight stay in Negombo (beachfront hotel)
After breakfast, travel to Chilaw to visit the sacred Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple, both tied to Lord Rama’s worship after defeating Ravana. Continue on to Kandy, the cultural capital. In the evening, explore the city and pay homage at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most revered shrines.
Overnight stay in Kandy (luxury hotel)
Head into the cool hill country and visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Later, explore Seetha Amman Temple near Hakgala, believed to mark the place where Sita was held captive. Spend the afternoon strolling through Nuwara Eliya’s tea gardens and colonial streets, often called “Little England.”
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya (colonial-style hotel)
Journey south toward Bandarawela, stopping at Divurumpola Temple, where Sita is said to have undergone her “Agni Pariksha” (trial by fire). Continue to Gayathri Peedam, another key Ramayana site, before checking into your charming hillside retreat.
Overnight stay in Bandarawela (mountain lodge)
After breakfast, visit Ravana Ella Falls and Ravana Caves, linked to the legend of Ravana’s kingdom. Continue to Kataragama, a sacred pilgrimage town revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka and India flock here to worship at the multi-religious Kataragama Temple.
Overnight stay in Kataragama (boutique hotel)
Travel to Ussangoda, a barren coastal plateau believed to be scorched by Hanuman’s burning tail. Then drive along the southern coast to Rumassala in Galle, associated with the mountain Hanuman dropped while carrying the Sanjeevani herb. Spend the evening inside Galle Fort, a UNESCO heritage site.
Overnight stay in Galle (boutique hotel inside Galle Fort)
After breakfast, visit Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa and Sri Anjaneyar Temple in Colombo, the only temple in Sri Lanka dedicated solely to Lord Hanuman. In the afternoon, enjoy shopping or a final cultural tour of Colombo before your airport transfer for departure.