Ramayana Legend

Day Wise Program

Day 01

Apt – Via chillaw to Dambulla

Up on arrival you will warmly welcome to Sri Lanka and proceed to Dambulla en route visit
Munneshwaram temple & Manavery temple.

Overnight stay at hotel – Dambulla

Munishwaram Temple - It is believed that Munishwaram predates

the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located
here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu +
Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama
visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for
Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana’s Vimanas. He felt he was
being followed by a Bramhaasthi Dosham (a malevolent black
shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin.

Manavari Temple - When the Vimana was passing over Munishwaram, he felt the Vimana
vibrating, and realized the Brahmaasti Dosham was not following him at this particular point.
He stopped the Vimana at this juncture and asked god Lord Shiva for advice. Lord Shiva
blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying at four lingams located at Manavari,
Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India as the only remedy to get
rid of the dosham. The first lingam was installed at Manavari about 5km from here, near the
banks of the Deduru Oya. At the Manavari Temple Chilaw Manavari is the first lingam
installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan.
Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in world named after Lord Rama.

Day 02

Dambulla - Trincomalee – Dambulla

After B – fast proceeds to Trincomalee & do a city tour in Trincomalee including

Tirukoneshwaram temple and hot water wells. Then back to Dambulla.

Overnight stay at hotel – Dambulla

Trincomalee - Located on the east coast of the island .The

city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer
harbours. In the close vicinity of Trincomalee are some of
the finest beaches of Sri Lanka, visit Tirukoneshwaram
shrine .The construction time of Koneswaram temple has been
estimated by comparison between carved reliefs on the temple's
ruins, literature on the shrine and the inscriptions commonly
used in royal charters from the 5th to 18th centuries.
Koneswaram was likely founded before 400 BCE, another
significant factor of the shrine is the Shakthi peedam (Shankari
Amman Statue).

Day 03

Trincomalee – Kandy

After b-fast proceed to Kandy and do a city tour including temple of the tooth relic. En route
visit herbal garden.

In the evening you will witness the cultural dance show. ( If time permits )

Overnight stay at hotel – Kandy.

Temple of the tooth relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex
of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha.

Kandy – Visit vinayagar Temple at Kandy, gem museum and do

a Kandy city tour. Kandy is the last capital of the Sri Lankan
kings which is a world heritage site. The name Kandy conjures
visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends,
traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around
the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama
Rajasinghe in 1806, visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts
and crafts center and a gem museum and lapidary.

Day 04

Kandy via Ramboda Nuwara Eliya

After b- fast at the hotel proceed to Nuwara Eliya en route visit Ramboda hanuman temple &
Ramboda water fall. Then do a city tour in Nuwara Eliya including tea plantation & tea
factory.

Overnight stay at Hotel – Nuwara Eliya

Hannuman Shrine ( Hanuman Gada ) - which was

dedicated to lord Hanuman and its believed to be the place
where Hanumman been landed in the country in search of
Sitha , can observe a 18 foot hight Hanumman statute.

Nuwara eliya - is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape
and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to
be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by
Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka." The
city was founded by Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake
Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846. Nuwara
Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary
of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon.
Nuwara Eliya, called Little England. For a picturesque
stroll, stop by the well-maintained Victoria Park or head
for Gregory’s Lake, which is located just south of the
town. You can also hire boats here also visit the
international Golf and race courses and proceed to Sitha
eliya witness the legendry Sitha Amman temple in the Asoke Vathika ( Ashoke forest ) and
visit Gayathri amman temple also.

Day 05

Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

After b-fast proceed to Ella. En route visit Diurumpola temple in Welimada. Then proceed to
Ella and visit Ravana cave temple. Then back to Colombo.

Overnight stay at Hotel – Colombo

Divurumpola Temple - Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was the place where Sita
performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Rama. Continuing the
practice for thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and
even in certain courts, this agreement was binding. This place has been respected and
worshipped by people down the ages.

Ravana Cave Ella- is a small mountain village near Bandarawela and boasts three locations
linked to the Ramayana where local legend claims Ravana was
hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the
massive Ella Falls; a breathtaking 1080 feet high waterfall that
cascades into several falls. The rocky undergoes of the waterfall
is Khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes faster decay
as hard gneiss or granite. This has resulted in many caves being
formed near the falls. King Ravana is said to have lived in one of
the caves above the waterfall. A nearby pool bored out of the
rock by the gushing waters is where Sita is said to have bathed
Ravana.

Day 06

Colombo

After b-fast do a city tour including Panchamuga Ajanyear Temple and Vibishana temple.

Evening do a shopping tour.

Overnight stay at – Colombo.

Panchamuga Ajanyear Temple - This is the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka and also
the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Its the only temple in the
world to have a chariot for Ajanyear.
 Colombo - the commercial and business center of Sri
Lanka located on west coast. The city blends together with
old colonial type building, high-rise commercial buildings
and hotels. It is filled with shopping malls, airline offices
bazaars and interesting tourist attractions. Some of the
finest structures built during the colonial times still
preserved in one part of the City. During the city tour
visit BMICH, Colonial style Town hall,old parliament
complex replica of Aukana Buddha statue, Galle face
green, Panchamuga Anjaneyer Temple ect later do a city shopping.

Day 07

Colombo – APT

After b-fast proceed to airport for departure.

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Used Hotels 3*,

02 nights at Palwehera Village resort – Dambulla
01 night at Oak ray regency – Kandy
01 nigh at royal Hills – Nuwara Eliya
02 night at Sapphire Hotel – Colombo

Cost details :-

Pax count 02 04 06 10 15 20 30 40

Rate per $ 392 $ 329 $ 299 $296 $ 293 $287 $ 274 $ 268
person
 Used Hotels 4*,
02 nights at Habarana Village – Dambulla
01 night at Swiss Residence – Kandy
01 nigh at Hill Club – Nuwara Eliya
02 night at Ocean suite edge Hotel – Colombo

Cost details :-

Pax count 02 04 06 10 15 20 30 40

Rate per $ 452 $ 389 $ 359 $356 $ 353 $347 $ 334 $ 328
person

Used Hotels 5*,

02 nights at Cinnamon Lodge – Dambulla
01 night at Cinnamon Citadel – Kandy
01 nigh at Araliya green hills – Nuwara Eliya
02 night at Cinnamon lakeside Hotel – Colombo

Cost details :-

Pax 02 04 06 10 15 20 30 40
count
Rate per $ $ $ $47 $ $46 $ $
person 567 504 474 1 468 2 449 443
 Vehicle arrangements :-

Remarks :- Please note that we will give them similar vehicle as per below details.

Pax Model of Photo of vehicle

Count Vehicle

02 Toyota Axio

04 Toyota KDH flat

roof

06 Toyota KDH high

roof

10 Toyota KDH high

roof
 15 Long Mini coach
( 18 seater )

20 Large coach ( 33
seater )

30 Large coach ( 39
seater )

40 Large coach ( 45
seater )

*** Rates are valid from 15th August to 31st October only***
Value added services from Royal Holidays on Complementary basis.

 Free Wi-Fi in Company Vehicles(subject to availability)

 Free Mobile sim card on arrival ( Passport details required for registration)
 5% Discount voucher to shop at ODEL dress boutique in Colombo.
 Free coupon worth LKR 1000/- for playing at Casino, Colombo(coupon provided on
request only - Please request upon confirmation of the booking)
 15% Discount voucher at a Jewelry shop (only in Colombo or Kandy )
  Wheel Chair for physically challenged citizens. (on request)
 One bottle of Mineral Water per person on arrival (For round tour clients only)

The above price is inclusive of

 Accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar with on All Meals basis starting with
lunch on day 01 and ending with breakfast on last day. ( Colombo dinner and lunches at
the outside Indian restaurant )
 Transportation in a pvt air conditioned vehicle.
 Service of an English speaking chauffer . ( Below 08 pax )
 Service of an national English speaking guide. ( Above 10 pax )
 City tour of Colombo.
 City tour of Kandy/ Nuwara Eliya/ Dambulla.
 Day trip to Trincomalee and visit.
 All entry fee as per above program.
 Airport transfers.
 Government Tax (VAT 15%).
 Toll charges.

The Price is Exclusive of

 Tips to Guides / Chauffeurs.

 Any fluctuations in the dollar component will affect the costing.
 Any extra meal not mentioned on the above program during the tour.
 Early check in or late checkout charges.
 Camera or Video permits.
 Expenses of a personal nature.
 Any service not specifically mentioned in the inclusion.
 Any increase of cost due to political disturbance / bandh or increase in tax or fuel
cost, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may
come into effect prior to departure or while touring.

Cancellation Policy.

 Cancellations with in 01 to 06 days of the arrival date – 100% of the value of the
booking
 Cancellations with in 7 to 13 days of the arrival date – 50% of the value of the
booking
  Cancellations with in 14 to 28 days of the arrival date – 25% of the value of the
booking
 Cancellations beyond 28 days of the arrival date – to be decided by the hotel on case-
by-case basis.

Rates & Validity

All rates quoted are in US Dollars (US$) and are non-commissionable. The rates in this
document are subject to change/revision based on any increase / decrease in the
hotels’/suppliers’ rates or the taxes imposed by the government.

IMPORTANT

 Visa is now before arrival – please log on to www.eta.gov.lk to obtain visa. ( Its Easy )
 The above mentioned hotels will only be confirmed on availability at the time of
booking. If otherwise suitable alternatives will be suggested prior to confirmation.
 The consumption of alcohol during “Poya Days” at bars, clubs and other public areas of
the hotel and operation of similar forms of entertainment establishments is prohibited
by law in Sri Lanka. It is recommended that clients contact the Reception to obtain
their respective formalities during their holiday.
 IMPORTANT – Kindly note that check in time to all hotels will be at 1400 hrs and
check out is at 1200.
 Management will not be responsible for any belongings that are lost or stolen or
damaged during the tour.
 All transfer times mentioned above are subject to variations depending on traffic flow
and road conditions.

Hope above is in order.