Jaffna
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil โ The most important Hindu temple in Sri Lanka, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kandaswamy). The 25-day Nallur festival in July-August is among the most spectacular Hindu festivals in South Asia.
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Hindu & Ramayana Trail
๐ Hindu Trail
Package Overview
Five great Shiva temples mark the Sri Lankan coast, and the Ramayana threads a vivid narrative through the hill country โ Sita's captivity, Hanuman's arrival, and the rebuilding of Lanka's faith. This trail can be travelled in full as a single pilgrimage, or split across shorter journeys. Below is the master itinerary covering every sacred site on the Hindu & Ramayana Trail; Nelum will tailor the pacing, hotel tier and inclusions to your preferences.
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$885
person ยท 3โ
pilgrim comfort ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB ยท flexible duration
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โฆ Nallur Kandaswamy Kovilโฆ Koneswaram Templeโฆ Munneswaram Templeโฆ Naguleswaram Templeโฆ Thiruketheeswaram Templeโฆ Flexible pacing โ 3, 5, 7 or 10 day variantsโฆ Faith-aware chauffeur-guideโฆ Modest dress & offerings handled for you
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Trincomalee
Koneswaram Temple โ One of the Pancha Ishwarams โ five historic Shiva temples around the Sri Lankan coast โ and a key Ramayana site (Ravana is believed to have worshipped here).
Chilaw
Munneswaram Temple โ Believed to be where Rama performed Pradosham puja to remove the sin of killing the Brahmin Ravana โ central to the Sri Lankan Ramayana Trail.
Keerimalai, Jaffna
Naguleswaram Temple โ Combined with the adjacent Keerimalai spring, which is believed to cure ailments and grant fertility โ a major pilgrimage destination from across South India.
Mannar
Thiruketheeswaram Temple โ A core pilgrimage stop on the Ramayana Trail and a focal point of the Tamil Saiva revival in the 20th century.
Kataragama
Kataragama โ One of South Asia's most extraordinary expressions of religious co-existence: Hindu, Buddhist, Vedda and Muslim shrines stand together in the same sacred precinct.
Itinerary
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Day 01 โ Jaffna ยท Nallur Kandaswamy KovilColombo / Airport โ Jaffna
Men remove shirts before entering the inner sanctum out of respect; the gold-leaf gopurams blaze under the Jaffna sun.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 02
Day 02 โ Trincomalee ยท Koneswaram TempleJaffna โ Trincomalee
The clifftop setting on Swami Rock above Trincomalee harbour is breathtaking. Watch the priests perform abhishekam at dawn or dusk.
โฑ 4 Hours 55 Minutes๐ Private Chauffeur - 03
Day 03 โ Chilaw ยท Munneswaram TempleTrincomalee โ Chilaw
The complex includes five separate temples; the main shrine is dedicated to Shiva. Watch for the colourful Munneswaram Festival in August-September.
โฑ 5 Hours 21 Minutes๐ Private Chauffeur - 04
Day 04 โ Keerimalai, Jaffna ยท Naguleswaram TempleChilaw โ Keerimalai, Jaffna
Bathe in the Keerimalai freshwater spring (separate pools for men and women) facing the Palk Strait before entering the temple.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 05
Day 05 โ Mannar ยท Thiruketheeswaram TempleKeerimalai, Jaffna โ Mannar
Set amongst the windswept Mannar plain; pair with a visit to Adam's Bridge and the ancient baobab trees of Mannar Island.
โฑ On-site exploration๐ Private Chauffeur - 06
Day 06 โ Kataragama ยท KataragamaMannar โ Kataragama
Evening puja at the main devale draws thousands of devotees. The annual Esala festival in July features fire-walking and kavadi dancing.
โฑ 9 Hours 3 Minutes๐ Private Chauffeur
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Included sacred sites & optional add-ons
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โ Included sacred sites
- JaffnaNallur Kandaswamy Kovil โ The most important Hindu temple in Sri Lanka, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kandaswamy). The 25-day Nallur festival in July-August is among the most spectacular Hindu festivals in South Asia.
- TrincomaleeKoneswaram Temple โ One of the Pancha Ishwarams โ five historic Shiva temples around the Sri Lankan coast โ and a key Ramayana site (Ravana is believed to have worshipped here).
- ChilawMunneswaram Temple โ Believed to be where Rama performed Pradosham puja to remove the sin of killing the Brahmin Ravana โ central to the Sri Lankan Ramayana Trail.
- Keerimalai, JaffnaNaguleswaram Temple โ Combined with the adjacent Keerimalai spring, which is believed to cure ailments and grant fertility โ a major pilgrimage destination from across South India.
- MannarThiruketheeswaram Temple โ A core pilgrimage stop on the Ramayana Trail and a focal point of the Tamil Saiva revival in the 20th century.
- KataragamaKataragama โ One of South Asia's most extraordinary expressions of religious co-existence: Hindu, Buddhist, Vedda and Muslim shrines stand together in the same sacred precinct.
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Choose your comfort
3โ ยท 4โ ยท 5โ options
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Pilgrim Comfortโ
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From $885 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Jaffna ยท 1NJetwing JaffnaMID ยท BB
- Trincomalee ยท 1NAnantamaa TrincomaleeMID ยท BB
- Chilaw ยท 1NJetwing Beach NegomboMID ยท BB
- Keerimalai, Jaffna ยท 1NJetwing JaffnaMID ยท BB
- Mannar ยท 1NPalmyrah House MannarMID ยท BB
- Kataragama ยท 1NAmaya Lake DambullaMID ยท BB
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Heritageโ
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From $1235 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Jaffna ยท 1NNorth Gate by JetwingPREMIUM ยท BB
- Trincomalee ยท 1NTrinco Blu by CinnamonPREMIUM ยท BB
- Chilaw ยท 1NJetwing BluePREMIUM ยท BB
- Keerimalai, Jaffna ยท 1NNorth Gate by JetwingPREMIUM ยท BB
- Mannar ยท 1NThiru HotelPREMIUM ยท BB
- Kataragama ยท 1NSigiriya Village HotelPREMIUM ยท BB
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Sacred Luxuryโ
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From $1825 pp ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB
- Jaffna ยท 1NValampuri JaffnaLUXURY ยท BB
- Trincomalee ยท 1NJungle Beach TrincomaleeLUXURY ยท BB
- Chilaw ยท 1NJetwing LagoonLUXURY ยท BB
- Keerimalai, Jaffna ยท 1NValampuri JaffnaLUXURY ยท BB
- Mannar ยท 1NJetwing JaffnaLUXURY ยท BB
- Kataragama ยท 1NWater Garden SigiriyaLUXURY ยท BB
Accommodation
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Jaffna
1 recommended
Trincomalee
1 recommended
Chilaw
1 recommended
Keerimalai, Jaffna
1 recommended
Mannar
1 recommended
Kataragama
1 recommended
Pricing
Per-person rates
| Occupancy | Basis | Price / person |
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| 2 pax โ sharing double | person ยท 3โ pilgrim comfort ยท 2 pax sharing ยท BB ยท flexible duration ยท 6 Nights / 7 Days ยท flexible | $885 |
| Single supplement | Solo traveller | On request |
| Child (under 12) | Sharing with 2 adults | On request |
โ What's Included
- โPersonalised airport meet & greet
- โPilgrim-grade accommodation throughout
- โDaily breakfast (vegetarian options on request)
- โPrivate chauffeur-guide briefed on faith practice
- โModest-dress shawls in vehicle
- โStandard offerings at major shrines
ร What's Not Included
- รInternational flights & eVisa
- รLunch, dinner & beverages unless stated
- รPersonal pooja / offerings
- รTips, gratuities, personal expenses
- รTravel insurance
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Sacred sites
Sacred sites on the Hindu & Ramayana Trail
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hindu
Jaffna
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
The most important Hindu temple in Sri Lanka, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kandaswamy). The 25-day Nallur festival in July-August is among the most spectacular Hindu festivals in South Asia.
๐ 2 nights in Jaffna๐ฃ 8 hrs from Colombo
hindu
Trincomalee
Koneswaram Temple
One of the Pancha Ishwarams โ five historic Shiva temples around the Sri Lankan coast โ and a key Ramayana site (Ravana is believed to have worshipped here).
๐ 2 nights๐ฃ 6 hrs from Colombo
hindu
Chilaw
Munneswaram Temple
Believed to be where Rama performed Pradosham puja to remove the sin of killing the Brahmin Ravana โ central to the Sri Lankan Ramayana Trail.
๐ Half day๐ฃ 2 hrs from Colombo
hindu
Keerimalai, Jaffna
Naguleswaram Temple
Combined with the adjacent Keerimalai spring, which is believed to cure ailments and grant fertility โ a major pilgrimage destination from across South India.
๐ Half day๐ฃ 45 min from Jaffna town
hindu
Mannar
Thiruketheeswaram Temple
A core pilgrimage stop on the Ramayana Trail and a focal point of the Tamil Saiva revival in the 20th century.
๐ 1 night๐ฃ 5 hrs from Colombo
Multi-Faith
Kataragama
Kataragama
One of South Asia's most extraordinary expressions of religious co-existence: Hindu, Buddhist, Vedda and Muslim shrines stand together in the same sacred precinct.
๐ 1 night๐ฃ 6 hrs from Colombo