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Experience the hidden treasures of Sri Lanka, such as Nil Diya Pokuna, an ancient, mystical underground cavern believed to have housed Sita during her captivity. This sacred location, shrouded in mystery and legend, is exclusively accessible through ABR Holidays. Step into a world few have the privilege of witnessing, where history meets spirituality.

Expert Guides

Our expert guides are not just storytellers – they are historians who bring the Ramayana to life with passionate accounts of its legends, battles, and love stories. Through their detailed explanations, you’ll experience each location’s significance and the epic emotions tied to Lord Ram’s journey.

Tour Highlights by Location

Chilaw

This coastal town in the Northwestern Province is an important religious hub.

• Manavari Temple: The first place where Lord Ram installed a lingam after his defeat of Raavan. Feel the divine energy in this ancient temple, a place of penance and gratitude to Lord Shiva.
• Munneswaram Temple: One of the most significant sites where Lord Ram prayed to Shiva before embarking on his final battle with Raavan. The air is thick with devotion and centuries of prayers, connecting you to the very roots of Ramayana’s spiritual journey.

Ram Setu (Adam’s Bridge)

Located near Thalaimannar, this is the fabled bridge built by Lord Ram and his army of Vanaras.

• As you stand on the shore of Thalaimannar, look out across the sea to see the remnants of the Ram Setu. Legend has it that this was the bridge used by Lord Ram to cross from India to Lanka. The sight of this natural wonder, believed to be man-made, fills the heart with awe and reverence for the divine intervention.

Colombo

Sri Lanka’s bustling capital holds significant Ramayana sites amid its modern-day life.

• Anjaneyar Temple: The first Hanuman temple in Sri Lanka, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, whose unwavering devotion to Lord Ram is at the core of the Ramayana.
• Kelaniya Temple: This sacred temple marks the place where Vibheeshan, the brother of Raavan who sided with Lord Ram, was crowned king after Raavan’s defeat. It’s a place of justice and righteousness, where good triumphed over evil.

Ella

The beautiful highland town of Ella is tied to the legends of Raavan and his kingdom.

• Raavan Caves and Raavan Falls: Walk through the Raavan Caves, which served as one of Raavan’s hideouts, and hear the roaring waters of Raavan Falls, cascading from the mountains like the echoes of Raavan’s powerful reign.

Trincomalee

This coastal city is not just known for its beauty but its deep-rooted spiritual history.

• Thiru Koneswaram Temple: This ancient temple is believed to have been built by Lord Ram. Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, this site is a spiritual retreat where Lord Ram prayed for victory.

Ramboda

Nestled in the central highlands, Ramboda is both a natural wonder and a spiritual sanctuary.

• Ramboda Falls: Known for its breathtaking beauty, these falls are a symbol of purity and serenity.
• Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple: Situated high in the mountains, this temple is where Hanuman rested after his search for Sita.
• Sita Tear Pond: Legend says that Sita shed tears here, and her sorrow is forever captured in the still, reflective waters of this pond.

Nuwara Eliya

Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya is also home to key Ramayana locations.

• Gayathri Peeth and Seetha Amman Temple: These sacred sites are believed to be part of Ashok Vatika, the garden where Sita was held captive by Raavan.
• Divurumpola: It is at this location that Sita performed her Agni Pariksha, or trial by fire, to prove her purity.

Kothmale

A small but historically important area associated with Sita’s journey.

• Rice Ball Drops: Legend has it that as Sita was taken to Lanka, she dropped rice balls along the way, hoping to leave clues for Lord Ram to find her.

Dolukanda Sanjeevani Mountain

A mountain with mythological roots stretching back to Hanuman’s heroic efforts.

• Sanjeevani Mountain: This mountain is believed to be a part of the legendary mountain that Hanuman carried to revive Lakshman and the entire army of Lord Ram.

Sita Kotuwa

Once the grand palace of Queen Mandodhari, wife of Raavan, this location is the first place where Sita was held captive.

• Sita Kotuwa: The palace, hidden in the jungles, is where Sita first experienced captivity.

Mannar

This ancient port town is home to another site linked to Ramayana.

• Ketheeswaram Temple: Believed to be one of the five most ancient shrines in Sri Lanka, Ketheeswaram is a significant stop on the Ramayana trail, where spirituality and legend meet.

Jaffna

Jaffna, at the northern tip of Sri Lanka, is filled with ancient relics and spiritual sanctuaries.

• Nilavarai Water Spring: Legend tells that Lord Ram created this spring to quench the thirst of Sita during their journey.

Free Exclusive Destination: Nil Diya Pokuna

• Exclusive Access: ABR Holidays offers you an exclusive journey into the depths of Nil Diya Pokuna, an underground lake tied to the Ramayana.
• Historical Adventure: Explore the vast underground caves, where legend suggests Sita was hidden from Raavan.
• Sita’s Tear Lake: Deep within, you’ll find Sita’s Tear Lake, a calm and reflective body of water.

Book Now for an Unforgettable Journey

Join ABR Holidays for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that goes beyond sightseeing – walk the very paths of the Ramayana and feel the emotional weight of this epic as you journey through the sacred lands of Sri Lanka.