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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Nuwara Eliya is one of the most important locations in the Ramayana history. It houses so many Ramayana sites with remarkable evidences. You will dig in to the history of Ramayana and explore the captive life of Seetha Devi during this one-day tour.
What's included
Bottled water
Transportation by an Airconditioned Car
All government taxes
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Service of a local guide
Gratuities
Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section
What to expect
Gayathri Peedam
1h
09:00: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to visit Gayathri Peedam. The first and most important temple built for Gayathri Amman (Gayatri being an aspect of Saraswati and the Universal Mother) in Sri Lanka. Gayathri Peedam is said to be the place from where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and worship, before he was granted supernatural powers by the mighty god.
Seetha Devi Agni Pravesha Place
1h
10:15: On completion of this visit, you will be taken to visit Diurumpola Temple. This place is said to have been the location where Seetha Devi underwent "Agni Pariksha" (test), to prove her chastity. The Sinhalese name “Divurumpola” means ‘the place of oath’. Today the legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at this temple while settling disputes between parties.
Seetha Eliya
45m
14:30: Arrive at Seetha Eliya and visit Seetha Amman temple. Sri Seetha Amman temple is a unique temple situated in Nuwara Eliya. This is believed to be the place where Seeta lived most of the time of her captivity according to the historical Legend of Ramayana. It is also unique in a way that it is one of the very few temples dedicated to Seeta. The place also has footmarks of the monkey god Hanuman.
15:30: You will be taken back to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Nuwara Eliya hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Pick up time and the time duration will be changed according to the Pickup location.
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
You should wear comfortable clothing.
Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
