06 Nights / 07 Days

Covered Places : Negombo »  Chilaw » Kandy » Nuwara Eliya » Tissamaharama » Beruwala » Colombo

Day 01: Airport - Negombo:

Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Aitken Spence. Travels Representative Transfer from Airport to negambo. Overnight Stay at Glodi Sands Hotel (3*) .

Day 02: Negombo - Chilaw - Kandy:

Breakfast at Hotel in Negombo and from Negombo to Chilaw.

Visit Muneeshwaram Temple.

Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’s vimana’s. He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthi dosham as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stops the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the “Brahmaasthi Dosham” was not following him. He ascends from the vimana and asks God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham.

Thereafter visit Manavari Temple.

Manavari is situated on the Chilaw – Puttalam road about 10 km from Chilaw. Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama.

Transfer from Chilaw to Kandy

The World Heritage Site, Kandy, was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings, before the country was brought under British rule in 1815. Famous for its rich heritage and splendour, this magnificent city was last ruled by Sri Wickramarajasinghe. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is the most significant highlight of the city along with the Kandy lake, the town and other attractions.

Overnight Stay in Hilltop Hotel in Kandy (3*)

Day 03: Kandy - Tea Plantation - Nuwara Eliya:

Breakfast at Hotel in Kandy and transfer from Kandy to Tea Plantation.

Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Upon your visit you will observe how the quality of tea is graded and also have a walk-through of the manufacturing process. The highlight of your visit will be enjoying the taste of a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.

Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple

On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi, Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. On every full moon day special pooja’s are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple. The image of Lord Hanuman here is 16 feet.

Transfer from Tea Plantation to Nuwara Eliya.

Visit to Gayathri Peedam

Gayathri peedam is believed to be the place from where King Ravana’s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and pooja’s and in turn was granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva. This is the first and the foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka, and the Shiva Lingam found in this temple was brought from the holy river Narmada. This is situated in the Nuwera Eliya town.

Visit Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya

The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Now there is temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hanuman’s are found by this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of hanuman transforming himself into any size.

Do Nuwara ELiya Sightseeing

Nuwara Eliya has earned a reputation for itself as a preferred destination in the hill country by tourists and locals alike because of its incredibly cool climate and amazing sceneries. Whilst delighting travellers with its awe-inspiring beauty, Nuwara Eliya is also home to one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in South Asia. This town plays a pivotal role in the world¿s tea industry as the produce of this region alone accounts for a substantial portion of tea exports.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Galway Forest Hotel (3*)

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama - Tissamaharama:

Breakfast at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya and transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama.

En route Visit to Divurumpola

It is situated 20 Kilometers from Seetha Eliya on N"Eliya Welimada road.

Divurumpola means a place of oath. Sitadevi, after her liberation from.

King Ravana underwent a test to prove here chastity by offering herself to fire. However she came unscathed and proved here holiness. Today the temple is revered for the oath taken by Sitadevi and even the legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at his temple while settling disputes between parties.

Visit to Kataragama Temple

Kataragama is a town famous as a pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Hindus and even the indigenous Veddah people of this country. The Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is the shrine dedicated to the God Skanda-Murugan, also known locally as Kataragama deviyo. One of the myths surrounding Kataragama is concerned with the exploits on earth of a hero named Kataragama and his battles with the forces of evil. Hindus believe that Skanda, the God of War arrived in Sri Lanka and received a house of leaves and a beautiful wife during his visit here. This romantic commemoration is celebrated annually. As a religious centre, Kataragama continues to remain important in the lives of Sri Lankans regardless of race, caste or creed.

Transfer from Kataragama to Tissamaharama.

Overnight Stay Hotel at Kithala Resort (3*)

Day 05: Tissamaharama - Galle - Beruwala

Breakfast at Hotel in Tissamaharama and Transfer from Tissamaharama to Galle.

Visit to Rumassala

At different points of time during the war both Lord Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, fell unconscious and to bring them back to life Lord Hanuman was instructed to fetch the life saving herbs from Himalaya. Hanuman went to the hill, lifted the whole hill and brought it, as he was not able to identify.

Thereafter Do Galle City Tour

Galle is located in the south-western part of Sri Lanka and is an important city in the region. The city remains the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese during their period in the country. The Galle Fort, today, is a world heritage site and the most important landmark in the city. The Dutch Museum and the Dutch Church are two other significant attractions. Galle has also made a name for itself for its intricate lace and ebony carvings.

Transfer from Galle to Beruwala.

Overnight Stay at Marina Bentota (3*)

Day 06: Beruwala - Colombo

Breakfast at Hotel and Transfer  to Colombo.

En route Visit Panchamukg Anjeneyer Temple

A temple dedicated to Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka. The only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar.

Overnight Stay at Sapphire Hotel (3*)

Day 07: Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at Hotel at Colombo.

Do Colombo City & Shopping Tour

Colombo is the trade capital of Sri Lanka, and is a city that has undergone rapid changes. While most old buildings have been replaced by new apartments and office buildings, some parts of the city yet retains its old charm. The 100 year old clock tower built by the British and some colonial buildings remain examples. The Independence Square, Nelum Pokuna, Pettah Bazaar and BMICH are some of the main highlights of the city. Colombo also provides ample entertainment in terms of an active night life as well as a shopping experience you'd never forget.