Tour Overview
Follow the footsteps of Lord Rama, Sita and Hanuman to the sites linked with the Ramayana epic in Sri Lanka. Visit Munneswaram, the Seetha Amman Temple at Ashok Vatika, Divurumpola, the Ravana caves and falls of Ella, and Hanuman’s herbal mountain at Rumassala.
Pure-vegetarian meals are arranged throughout, and a guide who knows the legends explains each place.
Where you spend the nights
| Area / base | Nights |
|---|---|
| Negombo | 1 |
| Kandy / Dambulla | 1 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 2 |
| Ella | 1 |
| Galle | 1 |
| Total nights | 6 |
Trip at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Tour type | Spiritual & Pilgrimage |
| Group size | Private or group: 1–40 guests |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Best season | All year |
| Approx. road distance | ~840 km |
| Guide languages | English, German and Hindi (others on request) |
| Departure dates | Any date – private tour, all year |
Highlights
- Munneswaram & Manavari Shiva temples
- Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda
- Seetha Amman Temple – Ashok Vatika
- Divurumpola – site of Sita's trial by fire
- Ravana Falls & cave, Ella
- Rumassala & Ussangoda
Itinerary
Every tour is 100% flexible and customizable. This itinerary is a starting point – we can change the order of the days, add or remove nights, swap activities or extend the tour to match your exact dates, pace and interests.
Hotels and accommodation are not included in the standard tour price. You are free to book your own stays, or let us organise a complete accommodation package for you in your preferred hotel tier (guesthouse, 3★, 4★, 5★ or boutique/villa). We work with hotels across the island and can quote your whole trip as one package.
Please contact us before you place a booking so that we can finalise your customised itinerary and your accommodation plan, confirm availability for your dates and send you a final price.
Family, senior and accessibility friendly. We can arrange an elder-friendly set-up (slower pace, shorter drives, ground-floor rooms, lift-access hotels, wheelchair-friendly vehicles and skip-the-climb alternatives such as the Sigiriya museum and gardens or the Pidurangala base viewpoint) and a child-friendly set-up (child and booster seats, family or connecting rooms, hotels with pools, shorter driving days and kid-friendly meals).
Guides and languages. Our chauffeur-guides work in English, German and Hindi, and we can arrange French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese speaking guides on request.
Meals. The meals shown in the itinerary are what we include when we arrange your accommodation on half board. If you book your own hotels, your meals follow your own hotel booking – tell us which you prefer.
Any start date. All tours are private and run on any date you choose, all year round, subject to availability. Tell us your arrival and departure dates and we will build the itinerary around your flights.
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Ayubowan! Your Lanka Itinerary chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals hall at Bandaranaike International Airport with a name board and a cold drink. Negombo is only 20 minutes away, so there is time to rest after the flight. In the late afternoon, take an easy walk along the Dutch-era canal, visit the busy fish market (best before noon) or watch the outrigger fishing boats return at sunset. Your guide will brief you on the journey ahead over dinner.
Meals: Dinner · Overnight: Negombo · Travel: 20 min (10 km) · Distance: ~10 km
Visit Munneswaram, one of the oldest Shiva temples in Sri Lanka, where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed after the war to atone for killing Ravana, and nearby Manavari, where the first lingam was installed by Rama. Continue to the Cultural Triangle or Kandy.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Kandy / Dambulla · Travel: 3–4 hrs · Distance: ~190 km
Explore places linked to the Ramayana: the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple at Ramboda (built by the Chinmaya Mission) and, depending on the route, Sita Kotuwa and Ravana's caves. Your specialist guide explains the local legends at each site.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya · Travel: 3 hrs · Distance: ~125 km
Visit the Seetha Amman Temple at Seetha Eliya, believed to be where Sita was held in Ashok Vatika; look for the 'footprints of Hanuman' on the stream rocks. Continue to Divurumpola, the place where tradition says Sita underwent the agni pariksha (trial by fire).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Nuwara Eliya · Travel: Local · Distance: ~45 km
In Ella, visit Ravana Falls and the Ravana Cave, where legend says Sita was hidden. Enjoy an easy afternoon walk to the Nine Arch Bridge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Ella · Travel: 2.5 hrs · Distance: ~95 km
Drive to the south coast. Visit Ussangoda, a strange, barren plateau believed to be where Hanuman's fire burned Ravana's airfield, and Rumassala near Galle, said to be a piece of the Himalaya dropped by Hanuman as he carried healing herbs.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Overnight: Galle · Travel: 4 hrs · Distance: ~225 km
Drive to Colombo, visit the Kathiresan Kovil and Pettah market, then transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: — · Travel: 3 hrs · Distance: ~150 km
Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed English-speaking chauffeur-guide (SLTDA)
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (daily breakfast and dinner as standard)
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Pure-vegetarian meals throughout
- Guide specialised in Ramayana legends
- Local SIM card with data for the lead traveller
- Bottled water in the vehicle daily
- All government taxes and service charges
- 24/7 support while you travel
Price Excludes
- Accommodation (not included in the standard price – we can book any hotel tier for you; see 'Accommodation options')
- International flights
- Sri Lanka ETA (visa) – free for 40 nationalities since 25 May 2026; fee applies to others
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and drinks unless listed
- Camera/video permits at some sites
- Tips for guide, driver and safari trackers (suggested USD 10–15/day for your chauffeur-guide)
- Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon, zip-line, extra safaris)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, shopping)
- Early check-in / late check-out
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We arrange pure-vegetarian (and Jain on request) meals in every hotel and restaurant on this tour.
Yes. We regularly organise Ramayana tours for temple groups and families, with coaches and group rates.
Yes. The tour is private for your group with your own vehicle and chauffeur-guide – you won't share with strangers.
Of course. You can add or remove days, change hotels, upgrade to boutique or luxury properties or swap activities. We'll send a revised quote within 24 hours.
The price is per person based on two adults sharing a room in the hotel category shown. Prices vary by season, hotel choice and group size – request a quote for your exact dates.
Send an enquiry or click Book Now. We confirm availability, then you secure the tour with a deposit; the balance is paid before arrival. [Insert your real deposit and payment terms.]