Overview
Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing.
- Accommodation.
- Breakfast.
- All transfers and sightseeing in Private Vehicle.
- Tour of Munneswaram Temple & Manavari Temple.
- Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy.
- Picturesque tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya.
- Sightseeing tour of Colombo for a day.
Optional:
- Flights: New Delhi/Mumbai/Pune/Kolkata/Ahmedabad To Colombo.
- Flight: Colombo To New Delhi/Mumbai/Pune/Kolkata/Ahmedabad.
Day 1 - Arrival in Colombo & Transfer To Kandy (115.6 km/Approx 4 Hrs.)
On the first day of your Ramayana tour, you will be received at Colombo International Airport from where you will be escorted to Kandy.
On the way, visit the significant Munneswaram Hindu Temple – one of the five ancient temples of Lord Shiva in Sri Lanka. Next, you will visit the Manavari temple. The temple is considered as the first lingam installed & worshipped by Lord Rama and is also known as Ramalinga Shivan. After a journey of three hours, you will reach Kandy. Check-in at the hotel and stay for the night.
Tip: Covering your legs and shoulders while visiting temples in Sri Lanka is necessary. Carry a sarong or a scarf for the same, if needed.
Day 2 - Exploring Kandy Sightseeing
Post a scrumptious breakfast, get ready for the religious city tour of Kandy. The first attraction that you will be visiting is the shimmering Kandy Lake where you can sit in peace for some time. Next, you explore the nearby Market Square.
Lastly, you will explore the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic where the relic of the tooth of the Buddha has been enshrined. After a successful day, come back to the hotel and stay for the night.
Day 3 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: Transfer (76 Kms./Approx. 2.5 Hrs.)
Begin the day on a healthy note with a hearty breakfast. Check-out from the hotel and proceed to the picturesque Nuwara Eliya. En route visit the ancient Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, situated on the hills of Ramboda.
Next, you will reach the Gayathri Peedam, and then the Seetha Amman Temple, which is known as Ashoka Vatika – where Goddess Sita was believed to be kept. Check-in at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a goodnight’s sleep.
Day 4 - Travel to Colombo (164 Km./5 Hrs)
After a nutritious breakfast, check-out from the hotel to be transferred to the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo for an enriching city tour. Upon reaching Colombo, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time.
Later, visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple. It is the only temple in the world to have a chariot of Anjaneyar. The city tour of Colombo includes the visit to former British administrative center, the buzzing Sea Street and the nearby markets where a sacred Hindu Temple is located. Also, explore the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal and the historic Dewatagaha Mosque.
Lastly, you can see the replica of Avukana Buddha at the BMICH and the Independence Square. Return to the hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 5 - Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour End: Departure
Start the day with a fresh breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the international airport to fly back to India after an enlightening Ramayana tour of Sri Lanka.
Accommodation
| City | Hotel | Room | Category | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | Hotel Hilltop | Deluxe |  |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Nuwara Eliya | Ashford Hotel | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Colombo | Drift BnB Colombo | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
Inclusions
- Accommodation.
- Sightseeing.
- Meal: Breakfast.
- All Transfers in Private Vehicle.
- Local Sightseeing As Per Itinerary.
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis.
- Government Taxes.
Exclusions
- GST:5%
- Air/ train fare.
- Any expenses for optional activities.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Entry Tickets, If Any.
- Any additional meals.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Things To Carry
- Hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Camera.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
Payment Policy
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. The applicable cancellation charges are as per the published cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Charges Per Person
- Prior to 30 days or more: Booking Fee.
- Between 30-20 days ahead of departure: 50 Percent of tour cost.
- Between 20-15 days of departure: 75 Percent of tour cost.
- 15 days to date of departure: 100 Percent.
- In case of no show: 100 Percent.
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather): We shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour has not already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees.
Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
If You Have a Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, PLEASE INFORM THE RELEVANT SUPPLIER, (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative IMMEDIATELY who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who at no time are under our control or supervision.
All the booking voucher and tickets will be provided 3 days prior to departure.
Terms & Conditions
- Per person prices are quoted on twin-share basis (2 persons sharing a room).
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room.
- The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The price does not include –
Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. - Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per ferry operation schedules.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays while Ross Island remains closed on Wednesdays. If any visit is missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing after returning to Port Blair from Havelock/Neil, time permitting.
- Guests who have pre-booked Scuba or Sea walk shall be provided the activity in Havelock as per time slot availability.
- Snorkelling is a complimentary activity and in case this is missed due to any reason, there would be no refund/compensation for the same.
- It is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice before undertaking activities like Scuba or Sea walk, especially in case of any pre-existing medical issues.
- EWSH reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Foreign Nationals need to clear immigration at Port Blair, where they are issued with a RAP (Restricted Area Permit) free of cost. This permit is to be carried by the foreign national at all times and would be required at the time of check-in at the hotel, during security checks before boarding vessels, landing on every island etc. It is mandatory to carry valid original passport and visa in order to obtain the RAP. Photocopies/scan copies are not accepted.
- In case Makruzz/Coastal Cruise are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, EWS Holidays shall make the best possible alternate arrangements. However, EWS Holidays will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this.
- If your flights involve a combination of different airlines, you may have to collect your luggage on arrival at the connecting hub and register it again while checking in for the return journey to your origin.
- Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Pricing of the booking is based on the age of the passengers. Please make sure you enter the correct age of passengers at the time of booking. Passengers furnishing incorrect age details may incur penalty at the time of travelling.
- Booking rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Service Tax shall be applicable over and above the mentioned prices.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.
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