Pilgrimage tours

Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail

Sites linked to the Ramayana, including Seetha Amman Temple and Ravana Falls, with Kandy's shrine.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inColombo
RouteColombo · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Places3 destinations
CountrySri Lanka
Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-ZNDI1M

Best time to visit: December to March

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Seetha Amman Temple – Nuwara Eliya

Trip overview

Sites linked to the Ramayana, including Seetha Amman Temple and Ravana Falls, with Kandy's shrine.

The route spends 1 night in Colombo, 2 nights in Kandy and 2 nights in Nuwara Eliya, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and cultural holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Gangaramaya TempleGalle Face GreenPettah MarketTemple of the ToothKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaTea factoriesGregory LakeHorton Plains and World's End

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Colombo

Arrive via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Galle Face Green: Seafront promenade

Day 2Colombo to Kandy

Travel from Colombo to Kandy by private vehicle
Check in at your Kandy hotel
Temple of the Tooth: Sacred Buddhist shrine

Day 3Kandy: Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake

Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Lake: Lakeside walk

Day 4Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by private vehicle
Check in at your Nuwara Eliya hotel
Tea factories: Tea tours and tastings

Day 5Nuwara Eliya: Gregory Lake and Horton Plains and World's End

Gregory Lake: Boating
Horton Plains and World's End: Plateau hike to a cliff edge

Day 6Depart from Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Colombo (CMB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Colombo: Use Colombo as your arrival night, then head inland early.
Kandy: Board the Kandy–Ella train for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Nuwara Eliya: Start the Horton Plains hike by 6 am; mist covers World's End by late morning.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours, Cultural holidays
Best time: December to March; January to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-ZNDI1M

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Colombo: December to March. Kandy: January to April. Nuwara Eliya: January to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 1 hour 15 minutes from Chennai). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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