Overview

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. Global Tour and Services offer the exciting packages for Sri lanka .

 
Sri Lanka offers you mesmeric beaches, quaint places, historical monuments, hill stations, bustling cities and mouth-watering seafood with places that'll serve you with peace and chaos. If you want city life, then Colombo and Negombo are the best choices.  2000 plus years of ancient culture, Sri Lanka stands back in time. Hundreds of elephants are guarding this ancient cultural heritage and you can only be a mere spectator, awestruck at the time that was, the time that will be.To the south-east of India lies an island country reminiscent of the old world charm. With the world’s oldest human-planted tree, timeless ruins, old legendary temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient culture, Sri Lanka stands back in time. Hundreds of elephants are guarding this ancient cultural heritage and you can only be a mere spectator, awestruck at the time that was, and the time that will be.

 

4 Nights /5 Days Ramayana tour to Sri Lanka

Day 1: Airport – Chillaw- Dambulla 
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. 
Your First Visit Will be Dambulla.
En route Visit Munneshwaram and Manawari Temple
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. 

Dambulla is one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka. The city also boasts to have the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia, and the Iron wood forest. Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site near Dambulla cave temple complexes is the latest archaeological site found in Dambulla. Dambulla along with nearby Sigiriya and Habarana form a cluster of tourist area within it.  

Overnight stay at your hotel in Dambulla.

Day 2: Dambulla – Trincomalee – Dambulla
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbors. It is one of the main centers of Tamil speaking culture on the island. The Bay of Trincomalee harbor is renowned for its large size and security; unlike every other in the Indian Sea, it is accessible to all types of craft in all weathers. The beaches are used for surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching.
    
City tour: You will be able to visit the famous Konesvaram temple which attracts many pilgrims from all parts of India. And then you will visit Shankaridevi Temple which is one of the 18 Devi Temples(Ashta Dasha Shakthi Peethas),The entrance to the roadway leading to Koneswaram is actually the entrance to what used to be Fort Fredrick. The fort was built in 1623 by the Portuguese.The city has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka.
 

The present Shiva temple which is quite well known locally than the Shankari Temple was a recent construction. The Shiva is called as TRIKONESHVARA (Probably because it is in Trincomalee which is truly TRI CONA MALAI- meaning triangle shaped hill). There is a small Devi Shrine built adjacent the Shiva temple. The famed Bilva tree which is perched right on the edge of the hill some hundred meters above the Indian Ocean. It is an exhilarating and spectacular sight to behold. All round, silence reflects which is needed most in this war torn nation rightfully called as a paradise. There is also a more famous Kali temple in the heart of the town to which devotees can make a visit en-route from the Shankari Temple
    
Kanniya - Hot Water Springs.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla.

Day 3: Dambulla – Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Nuwara Eliya
En route to your destination you will visit Ramboda Falls and Hanuman Temple….

Hanuman Temple
Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama’s forces were gathered against Ravana. RamPadai means Rama’s Force. The hills of Ramboda is also believed where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. The Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka has built an Anjaneyar temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of lord Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall.
The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple is between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and again 3:30 to 6:30 p.m

Tea Factory

Visit Ramboda Falls

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”. 

 Nuwara Eliya city tour

Nuwara Eliya is a good escape for those who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year. Local tourists flock to this town in their 'season' from March to May when it is the hottest duration for the town, April being the busiest. Nuwara Eliya offers many activities for tourists including visits to tea plantations, golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus. Hemmed in by three of the highest mountains in the country; Piduruthalagala, the Great Western and Haggala, the city looks very isolated. Yet it's just a four hour drive from Colombo. Excellent walks and drives, exceptionally good golf on the 18 Hole Course, one of the best in Asia. Trout hatchery, market, gardens of flowers, fruits and vegetables, not commonly associated with Sri Lanka, Haggala Botanical Garden famous for its collection of roses and the rare fernery. Thanks to the cool climes this is one city where you can never work up a sweat. 
    

Gayathripedom
The GayathriPeedam was founded by the late Swami Murugesu Maharishi in NuwaraEliya, Sri Lanka, where the original temple is still situated in Lady McCallum Drive.
The South African temple is run by Swami Shankarananda, direct disciple of Swami Murugesu, and is situated at 2 Fairview Road, Brindhaven in Verulam, kwaZulu-Natal. The South African peedam was established in 1985 and functions as a non-profit organization to assist in fulfilling spiritual needs of the community through prayer and devotion to God as the Divine Mother.

Sitha Amman Temple
The Sitha Amman Temple can be seen en route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sitha can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Rama and Sitha.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya Hotel

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Colombo

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Colombo

Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists. 

  Sri Anjaneyar worship dawned in Sri Lanka by Our Chandrasekara swamiji. It is new era for Anjaneyar devotees. Anjaneyar worship increased in Sri Lanka.   Our Sri Anjaneyar temple is the first one established on 30th June 1996 at 3/11 Bodhirukkarama Road, Kalubowila Dehiwala.

      There are two epics called as Ramayana & Mahabharata. It is most valuable & precious gift for Hindus. Hinduism has been called as Sanathana dharma. Incarnation of Vishnu’s mission that both epics in Ramayana Sri Rama to establish the dharma and destroy demons and in Mahabharata Sri Krishna “thushta nigraha sishtaparipalana”. Siranjeevi Anjaneyar performed his duty according to Rama & Sri Krishna.

 We have to think and always to remember that Sri Chandrasekara Swamigal not only founder of this first temple in Sri Lanka devotee of Anjaneyar and devotees devotee. We can’t look for sincere devotee and founder in this era. Before we think about Anjaneyar temple history, that we have to how swamigal performed with hundred percent efforts and overlook personal history. Sanskrit ‘Kuha’ means that deepest hiding cave. Anjaneyar devotees increasing day by day because of the enlighten preaching of our Sri Chandrasekara Swamigal springs from Kuha (inner deepest Heart). Childhood of the swamigal skilled performance is able to visualize through Anjanam that whatever occurrence can be relayed. In Hinduism, that there are main six twigs of deities such as Siva, Vishnu, Shakthi, Ganapathy, Murugan and sun that they are followed by Saivism Vaisnavaism, Shaktham, Ganapthiyam, Gowmaram and Chowram.

City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi  Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.

Day 5: Colombo – Airport

Enjoy delicious breakfast at your Hotel and do last minute shopping prior to departure.

For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Transfer to airport, end of tour.

 

Itinerary - 01 Kandy, 01 Bentota, 01 Colombo
Duration - 03 nights and 04 days

Tour Routine

Day 01 – Airport – Pinnawela – Kandy

Arrive by () at (). Please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the
arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. The
Green Holiday Centre Representative will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted to
the Car park / Coach Park to begin you journey as per the booked itinerary with the English-Speaking
Chauffer.
Leave to Pinna Wela

Pinnawala elephant orphanage

App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo – Kandy road is Pinnawela,
where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the
wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65
now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some
of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding
programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and
1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs
when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Arrive in Kandy and enjoy Kandy City Tour

Kandy

The hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the
Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example
of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and
monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri
Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and
holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized
possession.

Overnight stay at a Kandy hotel.

Day 02 – Kandy – Kosgoda- Balapitiya- Bentota

After the breakfast, proceed to Bentota.
Proceed to Kosgoda visit Turtle Hatchery

Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the
Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to
protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Since then it has released about
3.5 million baby turtles into the wild.
The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the
long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season,
some eggs (mostly green turtles) can be found at Kosgoda throughout the
year.
The hatchery buries the eggs in sand, and when they hatch around 50 days later the baby turtles are
released into the sea at night. Only about one in 1,000 turtles survives to maturity.
Kosgoda turtle hatchery also has tanks for injured or disabled turtles, including albino turtles that
would not survive in the wild

Proceed to Madu Ganga for a Boat Ride

The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It
may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri
Lanka.
A boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of
plants and animals – monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard
glides slowly through The water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait
patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.
There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck
housing a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families connected to the
mainland with a very long footbridge.
You can visit an island with a Buddhist monastery, where the friendly young monks will show you a
150-year-old book made of palm leaves and how they cook on cinnamon wood on an open fire.
The main occupations of the local inhabitants are producing cinnamon and prawn fishing – if you take
the trip in the evening you will see the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns to attract the
shellfish into their traps.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota.

Day 03 – Bentota - Colombo

After breakfast proceed to Colombo, City tour in Colombo + Shopping
Colombo - a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined
residential, Cinnamon Gardens.
Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison,
Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area,
where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch
Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749.
Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and
Independence Square.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo

Day 04 – Colombo – Airport

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to airport for your scheduled flight with so much to remember and
cherish one day!
Have a safe flight!