Ramayana FAQ

How many Ramayana related sites are found in Sri Lanka?

Directly associated with the Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail, there are about 52 sites that you can visit while touring the island. These Ramayana sites consist of a number of Temples, Kovils, stunning Geographical locations which includes Mountains and Archaeological buildings that speak of an era of romance, war, myth and culture.

Is there an Entrance fee when visiting Ramayana Sites of Sri Lanka?

This depends on the sites that you visit during your stay. There is no entrance fee for most of the Hindu Temples/Kovils and some of the Ramayana related sites in Sri Lanka but your donations are always accepted. There are prayer services (Puja service) that you can participate where you need to purchase a ticket of approximately USD 2. There are some temples and sites including the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Cobra Hood Cave Sigiriya and the Ashoka Vatika (believed to be a part of a botanic garden) where you need to pay an entrance fee.

Is it safe to travel to Jaffna now?

Yes. Sri Lanka saw an end to the gruesome Civil War in 2009 and has since been a safe haven to travel including Jaffna and the North parts of the island. We offer a special Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra package which also consists of a visit to Jaffna.

Are these Ramayana Related sites open every day?

Yes. Most of the places are open 365 days for the public from morning to evening.

How many Sanjivani Sites (Mountains) are found in Sri Lanka?

According to the legend of Hanuman, Sanjivani (Sanjeevini) drops which are related to the epic Ramayana is believed to have fallen on five sites in Sri Lanka. The sites include;

Important Sites related to the Ramayana in Sri Lanka

  • Mannaris an island in the northwestern part of Sri Lanka and one can visitAdam’s BridgeorRama Sethuin Talaimannar which is also one of the essential parts of Ramayana. Ram Sethu is a legendary bridge built by Rama with the help of his army to reach Lanka.

    Adams Bridge Ram Sethu 

  • This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station atElla.

    Ravana Falls 

  • Situated near Ella, Ravana Caves were build to connect various locations of Ravana empire, they were a secret passage which serves as quick means of transport through the hills. Existing tunnel mouths are also situated at Ishtripura in Welimada, Senapitiya in Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola in Matale, and Seetha Kotuwa in Hasalaka. The Ravana Ella Falls and the Ravana Ella Cave are located close to the Wellawaya and the valley is called Ella Gap.

    Ravana Cave 

  • Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE, although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of five ancient temples dedicated to Shiva in the region.

    The Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam Temple 

  • It was the location where Sita, the wife of Rama, was held captive by Ravana after her abduction, also because she refused to stay in Ravana's palace and preferred to stay under shimshapa tree in Ashoka Vatika.It was here that Ravana's wife Mandodari came to meet her and also where Hanuman met her for the first time, and identified himself with the finger ring of Rama.

    Ashok Vatika 

  • Sita Kotuwais one of the main places to visit while having a Ramayana Tour in SriLanka, it was this place whereSitawas held captive after kidnapping byRavana.The place is surrounded by a waterfall and beautiful stream and the place was named ‘Sitha Kotuwa’ or ‘Sitha fort’ as Sita stayed here.

    Sita Kotuwa 

  • Divurumpolais a place where Sita did ‘Agni Pariksha‘ to prove her innocence. When Sita plunges into the fire, Agni the lord of fire prevented any harm to Sita proving her innocence.

    Divurumpola 

  • Sigiriya,also known as Lion Rock, according to legend Sigiriya is one of the places where Ravana kept Sita captive in Sri Lanka.

    Sigiriya 

  • This temple is located about 6km north of Chilaw on Chilaw – Puttalam road. It is only one hour and thirty minutes from Katunayake Airport where it is situated near the river side estate – Sittamadama. It’s a typical Tamil temple but of significance for Hindu pilgrims from India who travel along the Ramayana trail to visit places connected to Lord Rama.

    Manavari Temple 

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