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Ramayana Trail Tirtha Yatra

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey along the Ramayana Trail Tirtha Yatra, retracing the divine footsteps of Lord Ram and Sita Mata through the sacred landscapes of Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Ramayana and Bhagavat Purana, this pilgrimage transcends borders, offering seekers a path to spiritual awakening and self-realization. From Janakpur, the birthplace of Sita Mata, to Ayodhya, the holy city of Lord Ram, and further into the forests, rivers, and ancient kingdoms that shaped their divine saga, the trail immerses pilgrims in the spiritual and cultural heritage of Bharatvarsa. The journey culminates in Sri Lanka, where the legendary battle of Lanka stands as an eternal testament to the triumph of dharma over adharma. More than a physical expedition, the Ramayana Trail is a profound spiritual odyssey—an invitation to walk the path of righteousness, courage, and devotion. As you traverse these sacred lands, each step resonates with the divine, bridging the material and the transcendent, guiding you toward the eternal truths of dharma and liberation.

Tour Highlights

  • Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu, Nepal)
  • Kag Bhusundi Lake (Nepal)
  • Janakpur (Nepal)
  • Devghat Dham (Chitwan, Nepal)
  • Valmiki Ashram (Nepal)
  • Ayodhya (India)
  • Chitrakut (India) 
  • Prayagraj & Varanasi (India)
  • Rameswaram (India) 
  • Nashik (India) 
  • Hampi (India)
  • Madurai & Rameswaram (India)
  • Sri Lanka 
  • A Divine Journey Through Time and Space: This carefully curated pilgrimage offers an unparalleled blend of cultural exploration, historical discovery, and spiritual enlightenment, as pilgrims trace the sacred footprints of the Ramayana across Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka.

Yatra Facts

  • Total Duration: 20-Night/21-Day (Concludes in Madurai, India) (Option A)
    27-Night/28-Day (Concludes in Colombo, Sri Lanka) (Option B)
  • Tour Grading: Moderate
  • Tour Start/Ends: Kathmandu/ Madurai or Colombo
  • Accommodation: Best Available Hotels
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Detail Travel Itinerary

  • Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
  • Hotel Transfer
  • Distance: Airport to Hotel 8km
  • Time: 45-Minute Drive
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Pashupatinath Darshan, one of the most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
  • Distance: Approximately 5 km
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to explore the temple complex and surroundings
  • Doleshwor Mahadev Darsan, regarded as the head of Kedarnath
  • Distance from Kathmandu: Approximately 25 km
  • Travel Time by Bus: About 1.5-2 hours
  • Bhaktapur Heritage City Exploration
  • Distance from Kathmandu: Approximately 13 km
  • Travel Time by Bus: About 45-60 minutes
  • Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Distance: Approximately 200 km
  • Travel Time by Flight: About 35 minutes
  • Accommodation: Overnight in Hotel in Pokhara
  • Afternoon Heli Flight to Kag Bhusundi Lake (Tilicho Lake), where Sage Kag Bhusundi chanted the Ramayana for eternity
  • Distance: Kag Bhusundi Lake is located in the Annapurna Himalayn range l , approximately 55 km from by air
  • Flight Time: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 Hour
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara
  • Pokhara Shaktipeeth Darsan—Tal Barahi Shaktipeeth and Gupteshwor Mahadev
  • Boat ride on Phewa Lake
  • Afternoon Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Distance: Approximately 200 km
  • Travel Time by Flight: About 35 minutes
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay in Kathmandu
  • Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar
  • Distance: Approximately 150 km from Kathmandu
  • Flight Time: Around 1 hour
  • Visit Kaushiki Kshetra, named after the Sage Kaushika (Vishwamitra)
  • Baraha Ksetra, a pilgrimage site of Lord Vishnu situated at the confluence of the Koshi River
  • Distance: Kaushiki Ksetra is about 48 km from Biratnagar
  • Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to explore the sacred sites
  • Drive to Janakpur, birthplace of Sita and Visit Ramjanaki Temple and Dhanush Dham
  • Distance: Approximately 240 km from Kaushiki Ksetra
  • Travel Time: Around 4 hours by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to visit the temples and Dhanush Dham
  • Accommodation:Overnight in Janakpur
  • Explore Matihani Math, sacred site for Lord Ram and Goddess Sita Mata wedding
  • Drive to Chitwan
  • Distance: Approximately 250 km from Janakpur to Chitwan via Matihani Math.
  • Travel Time: Around 6 hours minutes by road
  • Accommodation:Overnight in Chitwan.
  • Devghat Dham Darshan, a sacred confluence of Seti Gandaki and Krishna Gandaki rivers
  • Visit Narayan Temple, Bala Chaturbhuj Temple, and Triveni Temple
  • Distance: Approximately 20 km
  • Travel Time: Around 30 minutes by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to explore the sacred sites and surroundings
  • Travel into Chitwan National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural),
  • Distance: Approximately 20 km from Devghat Dham
  • Travel Time: Around 30 minutes by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to explore the natural beauty and wildlife of Chitwan Vihar.
  • Accommodation:Overnight stay in Chitwan.
  • Visit Valmiki Ashram, Sacred Hermitage of the Composer of Ramayana
  • Distance: Approximately 30 km from Sauraha Chitwan
  • Travel Time: Around half an hour by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to explore the ashram and its surroundings.
  • Drive to Lumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha
  • Exploring the Spiritual Heart of Lumbini
  • Mayadevi Temple – The Birthplace of the Buddha
  • Observe Ashoka Pillar
  • Observe Sacred Garden and International Monasteries
  • Distance: Approximately 129 km from Valmiki Ashram
  • Travel Time: Around 5-6 hours by road
  • Time Required: Around 2-3 hours to visit the sacred sites in Lumbini
  • Accommodation:Overnight stay in Lumbini.
  • Drive to Ayodhaya Dham, one of theSapta Puri, birth place of Lord Ram
  • Distance: Approximately 136 km from Lumbini
  • Travel Time: Around 4-5 hours by road
  • Exploring the Sacred Sites of Ayodhyao   Hanuman Garhi – The Abode of Hanuman Ji
  • Kanak Bhavan – The Divine Palace of Sita and Ram
  • Saryu River Ghats – A Holy Dip in Sacred Waters
  • Treta Ke Thakur – Remnants of Lord Ram’s Yajna
  • Visit Ram Janma Bhoomi
  • Experiencing the Spiritual Energy at the newly consecrated Ram Mandir
  • Garbhagriha Darshan, the inner sanctum ofRam Lalla 
  • Participate at the Morning Aarti for blessings
  • Reflection on Lord Ram’s Birth and Legacy
  • Guptesar Ghat and Ram Laxman Ghat – The Sacred Waters of Sarayu
  • Perform holy dip (optional) and revisit the childhood playground of four brothers of Ram
  • Distance: Approximately 2 kilometres
  • Time Required: Around 30 minutes to explore both sites
  • Afternoon Drive to Chitrakut, through the Vindhya Mountains
  • Distance: Approximately 244 kilometres
  • Time Required: Around 4 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay in Chitrakut
  • The Spiritual Essence of Chitrakut
  • Lord Ram met Sage Atri and Anusuya, gaining spiritual guidance
  • The site has sacred caves, ashrams, and ghats, whereRam, Sita, and Lakshman performed rituals
  • Lord Ram himself described Chitrakut as the most peaceful and spiritual place
  • Explore Kamadgiri Hill, site where Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spent a long time here during their exile
  • Visit Bharat Milap, the place whereBharat met Lord Ram and pleaded with him to return to Ayodhya, the stone serve as a timeless reminder of devotion and duty
  • Distance: Approximately 2 kilometers from Chitrakoot town
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to complete the Parikrama (circumambulation)
  • Gupta Godavari cave, believed to be theseat where Lord Ram and Lakshman held court 
  • Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers from Kamadgiri Hill
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to explore the caves and temple
  • Anusuya Ashram, the site where Sita met Sati Anusuya here and received guidance on the path of devotion and chastity
  • The temple within the ashram housesbeautiful idols of Sage Atri, Sati Anusuya, and Lord Dattatreya
  • Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers from Gupt Godavari
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to visit the ashram and temple
  • Evening Visit to Ramghat, where devotion meets divinity
  • Distance: Approximately 18 kilometers from Anusuya Ashram
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to enjoy the evening prayers and sunset
  • Accommodation:Overnight stay in Chitrakut
  • Drive to Prayagraj, the site of Maha Kumbha, the Triveni Sangam, where theGanga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati unite in divine harmony
  • Perform holy dip
  • Distance: Approximately 135 kilometers from Chitrakoot
  • Travel Time: Around 4 hours by road
  • Visit Vardawaj Asharam, where Rishi Bhardwaj guided Lord Ram’s Journey
  • Perform Meditation under the ancient peepal trees
  • Offeringprayers seeking the wisdom and blessings of Sage Bharadwaj
  • Distance: Approximately 2 kilometers from Prayagraj city center
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to explore the ashram and its surroundings
  • Drive to Varanasi, Spiritual Heart of India
  • Experience Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform synchronized rituals chanting Vedic hymns and bhajans
  • Distance: Approximately 135 kilometers from Vardawaj Asharam
  • Travel Time: Around 3.5 hours by road
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Varanasi
  • Pay Homage to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and an embodiment of Shiva’s cosmic presence
  • Distance: Approximately 2 kilometers from Varanasi Junction
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to explore the temple
  • Perform Worship at Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple, the temple dispelling obstructions
  • Distance: Approximately 11 kilometers from Varanasi Junction
  • Time Required: Around 1 hour to visit the temple
  • Fly from Varanashi to Mumbai
  • Flight Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Mumbai
  • Drive to Nashik
  • Distance: Approximately 165 km from Mumbai
  • Time: 3-4 hours depending on traffic
  • Explore Panchavati, the Sacred Land of Exile
  • Distance: 13 km
  • Travel Time: Approx. 17-20 minutes by car
  • Triambakeshwar Temple
  • Distance: 30 km
  • Travel Time: Approx. 45-60 minutes by car
  • Sita Gufa, Ravan abducted Sita Mata from here
  • Distance: 2.7 km
  • Travel Time: Approx. 15 minutes by car
  • Kala Ram Temple, representingRam’s strength and endurance 
  • Gora Ram Mandir, representing purity, peace, and divine grace
  • Pay homage to Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga, one of thetwelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva
  • Return to Nashik
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Nashik
  • Fly from Nashik to Banglore
  • Distance: Approximately 950 kilometers
  • Flight Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Visit ISKCON Temple Bangalore, a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna
  • Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi), monolithic Nandi (bull)
  • Walk through Lalbagh Botanical Garden
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Bangalore
  • Drive to Hampi, theancient city of Kishkindha, where Lord Rama met Sugriva and Hanuman
  • Distance: Approximately 338 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 4 hours and 50 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Hampi
  • Climb Anjanadri Hill – The Birthplace of Hanuman, (575 steps)
  • Observe Sugriva’s Cave & Rishimukha Hill – The Making of an Alliance
  • Explore Kodanda Rama Temple – The Coronation of Sugriva
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel in Hampi
  • Drive from Hampi to Banglore
  • Distance: Approximately 336 kilometres
  • Travel Time: Around 5 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Bangalore
  • Flight from Bangalore to Madurai
  • Distance: Approximately 350 kilometers (about 217 miles)
  • Travel Time: Around 1 hour and 30 minutes by flight
  • Visit Minakshi Temple (Meenakshi Amman Temple), a symbol ofTamil Nadu’s religious and artistic grandeur, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and her consort Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), the temple is a rare shrine where the Goddess holds the central role, signifying her immense power and grace
  • Travel Time from Madurai Airport: Around 20 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Madurai
  • Drive to Rameswaram from Madurai
  • Distance: Approximately 173 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Darshan of Rameswaram Dhanushkodi and Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
  • Dhanushkodi (25 kilometers/30 minutes from Rameshworam)
  • Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple (2 kilometers/ 5 minutes from town)
  • East Face (Anjaneya): Symbolizing devotion and strength
  • South Face (Karala Ugraveera Narasimha): Representing protection and victory
  • West Face (Maha Veera Garuda): The embodiment of strength and courage
  • North Face (Lakshmi Varaha): The face of prosperity and well-being
  • Skyward Face (Hayagriva): Signifying knowledge and wisdom
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Rameshworam
  • Drive to Madurai
  • Distance: Approximately 173 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Trip concludes (Group A)
  • Flight from Madurai to Chennai
  • Distance: Approximately 407 kilometers
  • Flight Time: Around 1 hour
  • Flight from Chennai to Colombo
  • Distance: Approximately 643 kilometers
  • Flight Time: Around 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Colombo
  • Colombo to Muniswaram Temple
  • Distance: Approximately 80 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 2 hours by car
  • Muniswaram Temple to Manavari Temple, located near Chilaw, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
  • Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 15 minutes by car
  • Manavari Temple to Colombo, the first place where Lord Rama installed a Shiva Lingam after defeating Ravana
  • Distance: Approximately 80 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 2 hours by car
  • Drive from Colombo to Negombo
  • Distance: Approximately 38 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 45 minutes by car
  • Drive from Negombo to Trincomalee
  • Distance: Approximately 257 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 4 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Trincomalee
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple, according to Ramayana, here Ravana worshipped Lord Shiva
  • Visit Shankari Devi Temple, where the body parts of Sati Devi fell
  • Drive from Trincomalee to Kandy
  • Distance: Approximately 182 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 2 hours and 30 minutes by car
  • Visit (Optional) Shri Dalada Maligawa, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Kandy
  • Drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Distance: Approximately 77 kilometers (about 48 miles)
  • Travel Time: Around 2 – 4 hours by car
  • Visit Sita Aman Temple
  • Visit Ashok Vatika (Hakgala Botanical Gardens)
  • Visit Ramboda Chinmaya Ashram and Hanuman Temple
  • Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Eliya
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Eliya
  • Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela
  • Distance: Approximately 47 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 52 minutes by car
  • Drive from Bandarawela to Kataragama
  • Visit Kataragama Temple and Explore natural beauty
  • Distance: Approximately 100 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 1 hour and 30 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Kataragama
  • Drive from Kataragama to Colombo
  • Distance: Approximately 260 kilometers
  • Travel Time: Around 3 hours and 16 minutes by car
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Colombo
  • Colombo Sightseeing
  • Galle Face Green, a large oceanfront park
  • Gangaramaya Temple, a Buddhist temple in Columbo
  • Colombo National Museum
  • Afternoon Shopping and Taste Local Cuisine
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel in Colombo
  • A Farewell to the Ramayana Trail and Departure
  • Checking Out and Departure to Colombo International Airport
  • Flight Departure: Heading Home
  • The Journey Continues in Our Hearts
  • USD 7499 per person 
  • All Ground Transfers:
    • Pickup and drop-off services at the airport using private tourist buses for comfort and convenience.
  • Hotel Accommodation (on a sharing basis):
    • Accommodation at hotels and resorts, with rooms shared with fellow travelers, offering a comfortable stay throughout the journey.
  • Pure Vegetarian Meals:
    • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, ensuring a wholesome vegetarian diet throughout the trip.
  • Domestic Flights:
    • All necessary domestic flights, including flights from Chennai to Colombo, and any other required flights within the itinerary.
  • Heli Flight to Kag Bhusundi Lake:
    • Experience the awe-inspiring heli flight to the Kag Bhusundi Lake, a once-in-a-lifetime experience as part of the spiritual journey.
  • Travel Duffel Bag:
    • A practical travel duffel bag provided to each participant for ease of packing and carrying essentials during the tour.
  • Service of Professional Karnali Team Leader and Support Crew:
    • A dedicated team leader and crew from Karnali, who are professional and experienced in managing and leading such tours, ensuring smooth travel and guidance throughout the journey.
  • Guided Sightseeing and Darshan:
    • All guided sightseeing tours and visits to important temples, historical sites, and sacred locations. Experienced local guides will provide deep insights into each destination’s spiritual and cultural significance.
  • Domestic Flight Tickets:
    • Tickets for all required domestic flights are included, ensuring seamless travel between destinations.
  • Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit:
    • A first aid medical kit is available throughout the tour for any health emergencies or minor medical needs.
  • International Flight Fares (from/to your home country):
    • The cost of international flights to and from the destination is not included in the tour package. Participants will need to book their own international flights.
  • India Visa:
    • The visa for entry into India is not included and must be arranged by the participants themselves prior to the trip.
  • Personal Expenses:
    • Any expenses of a personal nature, such as bar bills, bottled drinks, internet, telephone calls, laundry services, etc., are not covered by the tour cost.
  • Puja, Dakshina, and Darshan Costs in Temples:
    • Any fees for rituals, offerings, or donations (Puja and Dakshina) required at temples for darshan are not included in the package.
  • Travel and Medical Insurance:
    • Participants are required to arrange their own travel and medical insurance for the duration of the tour. It is highly recommended to have comprehensive coverage.
  • Other Unforeseen Costs:
    • Any additional costs that may arise due to unforeseen circumstances, such as flight delays, changes in the itinerary, or emergency services, are not included in the tour cost.
  1. Booking Amount:
    • A non-refundable booking amount of USD 3000 must be deposited in cash or via wire transfer along with a compulsory doctor’s certificate (for health clearance) at the time of booking.
  1. Balance Payment:
    • The remaining balance of the tour cost must be paid in USD or equivalent GBP, and the payment will be cash only upon arrival in Kathmandu.
  1. Itinerary Changes:
    • The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as political unrest, natural calamities, or any alterations made by relevant authorities.
  1. Cancellation Policy:
    • If the tour is canceled 20 days or more before the departure date, a 50% cancellation fee will be applicable.
    • If the tour is canceled less than 15 days before departure, 100% of the total amount will be payable as a cancellation fee.
  1. Insurance Claims:
    • If you cancel the yatra for any reason, you will need to claim any lost funds from your travel and medical insurance provider, as per the terms of your policy.

Trip Extension

Do you wish to extend your trip to include more time, additional destinations, or both? Let us know and we’ll help you plan it out.

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