Package 05 Popular Tours 4 Nights / 5 Days

Quick Ramayana Trail of Ceylon

A compact pilgrimage to the temples of Rama, Sita and Hanuman, from Chilaw's coast to the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya.

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Best for: Travellers from India
Pace: Moderate
Best time to travel: Year-round (Jan – Apr driest in the hills)
Starts & ends: Bandaranaike International Airport

The journey at a glance

Overview

A compact pilgrimage that follows the Ramayana from the temples of Chilaw, where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed, to the hill-country shrines of Hanuman and Sita, ending at Kelaniya.

Chilaw1 night
Kandy1 night
Nuwara Eliya1 night
Colombo1 night
DepartFly home

Who this journey suits

A 4-night pilgrimage to the key Rama, Sita and Hanuman temples, ideal for Indian Hindu families on a long weekend.

Tour highlights

Munneswaram Temple, linked to Lord Rama's prayers after the war
Manavari Temple and its Ramalingam
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda
Ramboda Falls and the misty tea country
Seetha Amman Temple at Seetha Eliya (Ashok Vatika)
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, believed to be where Vibhishana was crowned
Vegetarian meals throughout on request

5 days, paced for real travel

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY01
Chilaw
Day 1: Day 1

Arrive BIA → Chilaw

Travel
~1.5 hrs drive

Free time
Evening

Overnight
Chilaw
- MorningArrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and drive north to Chilaw.
- AfternoonVisit Munneswaram Temple and Manavari Temple.
- EveningRelax by the beach at Chilaw.
Sample hotels: Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw (or similar)
DAY02
Kandy
Day 2: Day 2

Chilaw → Kandy

Travel
~3–3.5 hrs drive

Free time
Morning at the beach

Overnight
Kandy
- MorningMorning at leisure by the beach.
- AfternoonDrive to Kandy, with small temple stops if time permits.
- EveningTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a walk around Kandy Lake.
Sample hotels: Earl's Regency · Cinnamon Citadel (or similar)
DAY03
Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: Day 3

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya

Travel
~3 hrs with stops

Free time
Late afternoon

Overnight
Nuwara Eliya
- MorningDrive into the misty tea country.
- AfternoonSri Bhakta Hanuman Temple at Ramboda and Ramboda Falls.
- EveningExplore Gregory Lake and the colonial town.
Sample hotels: Araliya Green Hills · The Grand Hotel (or similar)
DAY04
Colombo
Day 4: Day 4

Nuwara Eliya → Colombo

Travel
~5 hrs drive

Free time
Morning

Overnight
Colombo
- MorningMorning at leisure. Seetha Amman Temple, with an optional visit to Hakgala Botanical Garden.
- AfternoonScenic hill descent to Colombo.
- EveningCheck in and dinner at leisure.
Sample hotels: Cinnamon Grand · Taj Samudra (or similar)
DAY05
Departure day
Day 5: Day 5

Colombo → Depart

Travel
~45 min–1 hr to the airport

Free time
Depends on flight time

Overnight
Departure
- MorningKelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.
- AfternoonFinal shopping for souvenirs, gems, tea and handicrafts.
- EveningTransfer to the airport for departure.
No overnight: departure day

Moments you'll remember

Tour highlights gallery

Chosen for character and comfort

Hotels at a glance

Location	Nights	Days	Sample hotels (or similar)
Chilaw	1	Day 01	Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw
Kandy	1	Day 02	Earl's Regency · Cinnamon Citadel
Nuwara Eliya	1	Day 03	Araliya Green Hills · The Grand Hotel
Colombo	1	Day 04	Cinnamon Grand · Taj Samudra
Total	4		4 nights / 5 days

Hotels are samples of the style and level. Final hotels are confirmed at booking, subject to availability.

What's included

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole journey
English-speaking chauffeur guide (other languages on request)
Accommodation as listed, or similar, with daily breakfast
Airport meet & greet and private transfers
Fuel, parking, highway tolls and your guide's meals and lodging
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Hotel taxes and service charges
24/7 local support throughout your journey

Not included

International flights
Sri Lanka visa / Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Entrance tickets, safari jeeps and train tickets, unless your quote includes them
Lunches, dinners and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera and video permits at some sites
Optional activities
Tips, early check-in, late check-out and personal expenses

Good to know

Temple visits: shoulders and knees covered; shoes off at shrines.
Day 04 includes a 5-hr drive; it suits families who don't mind a long afternoon on the road.
Temple visits: shoulders and knees covered; shoes and hats off at shrines.
Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and photo stops.
Hotels are samples of the style and level. Final hotels are confirmed at booking, subject to availability.

Day tours on this route

Each of these days is also available on its own.

Price on request

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