The “Sacred Footsteps” Ramayana Trail

• Activities: o Munneswaram Temple: The historic site where Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva for absolution from the sin of Brahmahatya (killing a Brahmin). It is one of the five ancient Shiva temples in Sri Lanka. o Manavari Temple: Visit the location of the first Ramalingam. Legend says this is the first of five Lingams installed by Lord Rama before he left the island. • Overnight: Negombo

• Activities: o Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Ravana’s Palace): A "Myth vs. Reality" tour of the fortress. While historical texts credit King Kashyapa, local lore identifies this as the majestic "Palace in the Sky" built by the architect Maya Danava for King Ravana. o Cobra Hood Cave: Explore the rock shelter with ancient paintings, believed to be a meditation site used during Ravana's reign. • Overnight: Sigiriya

• Activities: o Matale Spice Garden: Known as "Ravana’s Ancient Pharmacy." A guided walk to see herbs used in traditional Hela-Veda medicine. Learn how Ayurvedic oils mentioned in the Ramayana are still processed today. o Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Attend the evening Thewawa (offering) ceremony at Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist site, located in the heart of the last royal kingdom. • Overnight: Kandy

Activities: Kandyan Cultural Dance & Gem gallery visit: Traditional fire-walking and drum performance. o Tea Estate Experience: A walk through the mist-covered "Ceylon Tea" plantations, exploring the lush landscape Hanuman crossed while searching for the Ashoka Vatika. o Seetha Amman Temple: Evening arrival for quiet reflection by the stream. • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

• Activities: Hakgala botanical garden o Leisure time at Gregory Lake. o Explore the vibrant Bale Bazaar for affordable winter wear, the Central Market for fresh highland produce, and the Tea Board Sales Center or Laksala for premium Ceylon tea and authentic local souvenirs. • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

• Activities: o Ravana Falls & Caves: A stop at the majestic falls where Seetha was hidden in the cave network behind the cascading water. o Rumassala (Galle): Explore the hill believed to be a fallen piece of the Himalayan Sanjeevani Mountain dropped by Hanuman. Botanists confirm the flora here is unique to the region. • Overnight: Galle/Bentota

• Activities:
  o If time permits, Colombo City Walk: Quick shopping at Odel or Laksala for
  handicrafts.
• Departure: Transfer to the airport 3 hours before your flight to India.