Srilanka Ramayana tours can range in their durations, routes, and attractions covered. However, a 4 nights 5 days Srilanka Ramayana tour is perfect to cover the best of the circuit.
Here’s what the itinerary of the 4N/5D Ramayana trail tour in Sri Lanka looks like. Have a look!
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo and transfer to Kandy
Attractions covered: Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple in the Chilaw region
The first destination that you should visit on your Sri Lanka Ramayana tour is Kanady. The road journey from the airport in Colombo to Kandy offers some breathtaking views. The temples of Munneswaram and Manavari lie en route.
Distance from Colombo to Kandy: 130 km
Time taken: 3.5 hours
Travel tip: Set aside some time for visiting the two temples while planning your road trip.
Day 2: A day in Kandy
Attractions covered: Temple of Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake
Kandy in itself is beautiful. As mentioned before, the destination doesn’t really have a site from the Ramayana tour, but since you should be visiting Chilaw region, it is only prudent to visit Kandy. Plus, Kandy has a lot of stay options.
Travel tip: We suggest you to spend a day in Kandy, exploring the city or shopping in the local markets.
Day 3: From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Attractions covered: Gayathri Pedam, Seetha Amman Temple, Ramboda waterfalls, and Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
The next destination that you should be heading to is Nuwara Eliya. The road journey not only is beautiful, but also covers Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple and Ramboda waterfalls on the way.
Distance from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: 80 km
Time taken: 3 hours
Day 4: Head to Colombo
Attractions covered: Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal, Dewatagaha Mosque, Avukana Buddha at the BMICH, and Independence Square
After Nuwara Eliya, head to Colombo to take a sightseeing of Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple and other attractions.
Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo: 170 km
Time taken: 4 hours
Travel tip: Since the travel time is more, we suggest you to leave very early in the morning.
Day 5: End of Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka
Based on the time of your return flight, you can choose to spend some time at the local markets or simply enjoy a delicious meal outside.
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