RAMAYANA TRAIL

After breakfast proceed to Bandarawela,En route visit Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya.

Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya. – (Approximately 20 Minutes Drive)
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 a temple erected for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana and Hanuman by the side of this stream.

Thereafter proceed to Divurumpola situated in Nuwara Eliya Welimada road.

Divurmpola (Approximately 1 Hrs Drive)
Divurmpola means a place where one takes an oath. Sitadevi, after being liberated from King Ravana was subjected to a test to prove here chastity by offering herself to the fire.

Check in at the hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Ella to see Ravana Ella & Ravana Cave.

Ravana Ella Falls - a breathtaking waterfall, 1080 feet high (cascades into several falls) close to the road from Ella to Wellawaya about 6 Km south from Ella. The stream, a tributary of Kirindi Oya plunges with a foaming spray over a series of ledges into the valley close to a bend in the road.

Ravana Cave
These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana.These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airport and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not natural formations.

Thereafter proceed to Kataragama. (Approximately 3 ½ Hrs Drive)

There will be the 2nd PCR test at the hotel and check in at the hotel.

After breakfast visit to Kataragama Temple to worship.

Kataragama – This is a shrine in the deep south of the country, dedicated to God Skanda (Murugan) the God of Love and War. It is believed that this Devala was started in the 2nd Century B.C. by King Dutugemunu (167 –137 B.C.).

Thereafter precede Ussanggoda. (Approximately 2 Hrs Drive)

Ussanggoda.
According to Ramayana, after meeting Sitadevi, Lord Hunuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas.

There after proceed to Colombo, En route visit Rumasela, Galle. (Approximately 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
Thereafter proceed to Seenigama Tempel,Hikkaduwa. (Approximately 20 Minutes Drive)

Seenigama Tempel,Hikkaduwa.
The southern most part of Sri Lanka is called Dondra and further up towards the west you arrive at Seenigama Hikkaduwa. This is said to be the place from where Sugreeva, king of the Vanara’s (monkeys) started his onslaught on King Ravana’s forces.

Enjoy your beach stay in Beruwela!