Journey Through Ashok Vatika – Discover the Living Sundarakandam : 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

Focus Region: Ashok Vatika – Nuwara Eliya

Step into the heart of Sri Lanka’s highlands and relive one of the most powerful chapters of the Ramayana — Sundarakandam — right where it unfolded. This specially curated pilgrimage takes you to Nuwara Eliya, where every site echoes the devotion of Sita Devi and the unwavering courage of Lord Hanuman. You’ll visit the sacred Seetha Amman Temple, built at the very spot where Sita is believed to have prayed during her captivity. Just nearby lies the serene Ashok Vatika, where Hanuman first met Sita and delivered Rama’s message — a moment that changed the course of the epic. Nestled within this region is the beautiful Hakgala Botanical Garden, considered part of the original Ashok Vatika. The journey continues to Ramboda, where the Bhakta Hanuman Temple stands proudly, along with the breathtaking Ramboda Waterfalls. At Ashok Vatika, the daily Sundarakandam recitations offer pilgrims a chance to absorb its spiritual power in the very land where it all began.

Day Wise Trip itinerary

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA

• Arrival at Colombo International Airport
• Meet & greet by local coordinator and Tamil-speaking assistant
• Travel Distance: ~175 km | Duration: Approx. 5.5 hours
• Drive to Nuwara Eliya by road
• Check-in at The Queensburry Hotel or similar (20 triple-sharing rooms)
• Evening at leisure
• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

DAY 2 – SEETHA ELIYA TEMPLE, ASHOK VATIKA & HAKGALA BOTANICAL GARDEN

• Breakfast at hotel
• Seetha Eliya Temple – 6 km | 20 min drive from hotel
• Sacred spot where Sita Devi was kept captive by Ravana
• Ashok Vatika – within walkable distance from Seetha Eliya Temple
• Believed to be the place where Hanuman met Sita Devi
• Hakgala Botanical Garden – 1 km from Ashok Vatika
• Part of ancient Ashok Vatika
• Associated with Hanuman's leap and the Sundarakandam story
• Return to hotel for lunch
• Evening Sundarakandam session in hotel banquet hall
• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

DAY 3 – RAMBODA HANUMAN TEMPLE & RAMBODA WATERFALLS

• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel Distance to Ramboda: ~25 km | Duration: Approx. 1 hour one way
• Visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple – linked with Hanuman’s Lanka search mission
• View Ramboda Waterfalls – enroute
• Lunch at Ramboda (Indian Veg Restaurant)
• Return to hotel in evening
• Final Sundarakandam session in banquet hall
• Dinner and overnight stay

DAY 4 – CHECK-OUT & DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT

• Early breakfast at hotel
• Check-out from hotel
• Travel Distance: ~175 km | Duration: Approx. 5.5 hours to Colombo Airport
• Drop at Colombo International Airport for onward journey

Hotel Details : The Queensburry Hotel Nuwara Eliya (3 Star)

The Queensburry Hotel is a welcoming 3-star retreat located in the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya, perfect for those on the Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra. It offers neat, spacious rooms and friendly service, making it ideal for group stays and pilgrim tours. The hotel is just 6 km from Seetha Amman Temple and Ashok Vatika, both deeply connected to Sita Devi’s time in Lanka. Also close by is the Hakgala Botanical Garden, believed to be part of the original Ashok Vatika. A scenic drive takes you to the Ramboda Hanuman Temple and Ramboda Waterfalls, completing a meaningful spiritual circuit.

✅ INCLUSIONS

• 3 Nights stay in 3-star hotel near Ashok Vatika (Double sharing)
• All Meals (Pure Veg: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Deluxe AC Coaches
• Sightseeing to:
• Seetha Eliya Temple
• Ashok Vatika
• Hakgala Botanical Garden
• Ramboda Hanuman Temple & Waterfalls
• 2 Sundarakandam sessions with AV setup in banquet hall
• Visa (Free for Indian passport holders)
• Tamil-speaking ground coordinator

❌ EXCLUSIONS

• International flights/train to Sri Lanka
• Entry tickets (if any) at botanical garden or temple premises
• Personal shopping, tips, beverages, or laundry
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