Kingdom of Ravana: Mystical Fortresses & Shrines
Overview
Uncover the epic legends of the mighty King of Lanka on this 6-day expedition across ancient fortresses and sacred shrines. From the scorched earth of Ussangoda and the battlefield of Kataragama to the breathtaking cascades of Ella, the floral refuge of Ashok Vatika, the hill-top Hanuman sanctuary at Ramboda, the iconic Sigiriya Rock fortress with its Cobra Hooded Cave where Sita was held captive, and the sanctified Shiva lingams of Chilaw.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Airport / Kataragama via Ussangoda
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your private chauffeur guide. Travel southward towards Kataragama, pausing en route at Ussangoda — the dramatic scorched coastal cliff where Lord Hanuman torched Ravana's airport with his blazing tail. In the evening, attend the sacred pooja ceremony at the Kataragama Subramaniam Temple, dedicated to Lord Karthikeya who defended Rama from Ravana's Brahmasthra. Dinner and overnight stay in Kataragama.
Day 2Kataragama to Nuwara Eliya via Ella
After breakfast, drive up into the scenic highlands of Ella. View the roaring 1,080-foot Ravana Ella Falls and the ancient caves above the cascade. Continue to Nuwara Eliya to visit the vibrant Sita Amman Kovil, the exotic Hakgala Botanical Gardens (identified with Ashok Vatika where Sita met Hanuman), and Divurumpola Temple where Sita proved her devotion during the Agni Pariksha. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3Nuwara Eliya to Kandy via Ramboda
Depart Nuwara Eliya winding through emerald tea hills. Stop at a working tea factory and Ramboda Falls, before paying homage at the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, built on the ridge where Hanuman searched for Sita. In Kandy, visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and take a tranquil stroll around Kandy Lake. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4Kandy to Sigiriya & Cobra Hooded Cave
After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya via a spice garden in Matale. Explore the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, towering 200 meters above the jungle plain. Within the royal pleasure gardens below lies the ancient Cobra Hooded Cave, bearing pre-historic ceiling paintings and ancient Brahmi inscriptions ('Parumaka naguliya lene', referring to Sita) which legend associates with Princess Sita's captivity. Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 5Sigiriya to Chilaw (Munneshwaram & Manavari) to Negombo
Drive west towards Chilaw on the western coast. Visit the ancient Munneshwaram Shiva Temple, where Lord Rama paused to seek counsel from Lord Shiva, and the Manavari Temple nearby where Rama consecrated the first Ramalinga Shivan to cleanse the Brahmaasthi Dosham. Continue to Negombo for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6Negombo to Airport — Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast by the Indian Ocean before transferring to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey, carrying memories of King Ravana's mythical realms.
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What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation in scenic 4-star and boutique hotels
- Private air-conditioned transportation with seasoned chauffeur guide
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All temple and site entry fees including Sigiriya & Hakgala Gardens
- Pooja offering arrangements
- Airport reception and drop-off
