Ramayana Trail
The itinerary our Gujarati groups ask for most: temples and sites across Sri Lanka identified with Sita, Hanuman and Ravana, woven into the same hill-country and coastal route so nothing feels like a detour.
Day by day
Arrive and the first temple
Land in Colombo and drive out towards Kandy, stopping first at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (10 km from the airport road), one of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist sites and, in local tradition, a place Ravana is said to have worshipped. Continue to Kandy (115 km total, about 3.5 hours from Colombo) with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in by evening.
Temple of the Tooth and cultural show
Morning at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (dress code enforced: shoulders and knees covered, shoes removed at the entrance). Afternoon at Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Evening Kandyan cultural dance show, followed by the temple's evening puja around 6:30 pm for those who want to see it.
Ashok Vatika
Drive to Nuwara Eliya (80 km, 3 hours) via a tea factory tour. The main stop of the day is the Seetha Amman Temple at Seetha Eliya, built where Sita is believed to have been held during her captivity — note the yellow-flecked riverbed stones locals point to as Hanuman's footprints. Continue to Hakgala Botanical Gardens, identified by tradition with Ashok Vatika, Ravana's pleasure garden.
Ravana country
Drive to Ella (75 km, about 3 hours) through tea country. En route or on arrival, stop at Ravana Falls, a wide cascade said to be where Ravana hid Sita, and Ravana Cave, a rock cavern in the hills above associated with the same legend. Afternoon walk up Little Adam's Peak (1.5 hours return) for the view over the valley.
Nine Arch Bridge and down to the coast
Early morning at the Nine Arch Bridge to catch the 9:30 am train crossing, then descend to Bentota (200 km, about 5.5 hours) via Ratnapura. Break the journey with a stop at Munneswaram Temple near Chilaw if time allows on this leg, or reschedule it for day 6 depending on timing — our driver-guide will advise on the day.
Munneswaram and the coast
Visit Munneswaram Temple, an ancient Shiva temple near Chilaw where, in local tradition, Rama is said to have prayed to atone for killing Ravana. Return to Bentota for beach time, the Kosgoda turtle hatchery release at sunset, and a last evening by the sea. Galle Fort is a possible half-day add-on if the group prefers it to a full beach day.
Fly home
Drive to Colombo airport (140 km, about 2.5 hours). If time permits before an evening flight, a stop at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. Fly out via your connecting city to Ahmedabad.
What's included
- Return Ahmedabad–Colombo flights (one-stop)
- ETA visa processing
- 6 nights in inspected 3★/4★ hotels
- Private AC vehicle with driver-guide familiar with the Ramayana-trail route
- Daily breakfast and veg dinner
- All temple and site entries named in the itinerary
Not included
- Lunches on sightseeing days
- Cultural show and Nine Arch Bridge train-viewing are free to view but the Kandy show ticket is extra
- Travel insurance
- GST and any local puja/donation costs at temples
Indicative cost
Per person, twin sharing
Per person, twin sharing
Per person on twin sharing, indicative for 2026, including flights, visa, hotels and vehicle. Popular with groups of 15–30 travelling together around Diwali and the winter school-holiday window; book 8–10 weeks ahead for those dates.