Begin this epic journey in Negombo, the city known for its coastal charm and ‘Little Rome’ name. You can explore this city’s sights by going to the fort by the sea and the famous St. Mary’s Church where there are murals of Jesus Christ decorating the ceilings.
From Negombo, make your way to Kandy. Make a stop in Chilaw along the way to see the Manavari Temple and Munneswaram. Reach Kandy and take in the city’s amazing sights. See the artefacts and history of the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit the Peradeniya Gardens to witness the unspoiled splendour of the natural world then unwind at your hotel to cap off the day.
Begin day three by heading to Nuwara Eliya, making a few scenic stops along the way. First, visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Kovil, known for its connections to the Ramayana Legend. Then, head to the Seetha Amman Kovil once you arrive in Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy the cool climate of this city by exploring. Visit the tea plantations that stand on every hill as well as Gregory Lake, known for its leisurely boat rides that give you a new perspective of Nuwara Eliya’s beauty.
Bandarawela is the next stop on your journey. This city is filled with charming sights of tea plantations that encircle it. As you depart Nuwara Eliya and head to Bandarawela, make sure to stop at Divurumpola and Gayathri Pedam, two revered locations that have ties to the Ramayana.
The Ravana Caves and Ravana Falls which may have Ramayana connections are frequently visited by tourists. You can visit these places as you depart Bandarawela. Explore Kataragama on the way and see its popularity among Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimages and see the revered Dagoba.
On the sixth day, begin your journey by going to the famous Lord Murugan Temple. In the Legend of Ramayana, Ussangoda is thought to be where Hanuman landed while looking for Sita. Following your visit to Galles’s historically significant Rumassala Temple you will proceed to Hikkaduwa’s Seenigama Temple and Colombo’s Sri Anjaneyar Temple.
Check out the lively city of Colombo on the last day of your journey before heading out of the country.