Ramayana Trail – Ramayana Heritage Trail

After Breakfast proceed witness Dambulla cave Temple and climb up the Sigiriya Lion Rock (In Decent Attire)

Dambulla Cave Temple – Known as a Golden Temple of Dambulla and it is a World Heritage Site (1991) in SriLanka, situated in the central part of the country. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in SriLanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of Gods and Goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters (23,000 sq. Ft.). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon.

Sigiriya – Is home to the “5th century Fortress in the Sky” which is the fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defense the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 600ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work of Sinhalese secular painting which has survived in the form of frescos of life-sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original color. The name of this place is derived from this structure “Sīhāgiri”, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.

Dinner & overnight stay at – Habarana /Sigiriya /Dambulla

After Breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Water Falls, Tea Factory and Tea Estate.

Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple – Located on very beautiful mountain in Ramboda village overlooking the valley of Kotmale and is tied to legend of Ramayana. This relates that this location was where Sitadevi was hidden by King Ravana. And Lord Hanuman had searched for Sitadevi who was hidden by King Ravana. A stretch of empty land known as the ‘Chariot Path’ was where King Ravana had taken Sitadevi to Ashoka Vatika to demonstrate and show his kingdom to her. There is a pond, created from Sitadevi’s tears, called the ‘Sita Tear Pond.’ This village and area of Ramboda was said to have been where Rama’s forces had gathered against King Ravana.

Seetha Amman Temple /Ashoka Vatika – The barren land here is believed to be the route along which Ravana took Seetha Devi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, to show her the beauty of his kingdom which was a paradise on earth. To date no vegetation grows on this passage except grass

Commence Nuwara Eliya City Tour including Nuwara Eliya Town, Market place, Golf Course, (one of the finest 18 holes Golf courses in Asia) the Hill club, and drive around this hill station viewing Gregory Lake and Victoria Park.

Check in at hotel and rest of the day at leisure

Dinner & overnight stay at – Nuwara Eliya