Sri Lanka, home to alluring natural beauty, is a spectacular overseas destination to plan a holiday to. Not just for scenic surroundings and splendid travel experiences, this Asian country is also famous among globetrotters for its spiritual significance. Now, you can travel to renowned temples and religious sites of this country with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Recently, IRCTC launched a travel package to Sri Lanka and here’s why you need to check it out.
IRCTC’s Travel Package To Sri Lanka Is A Week-Long Trip
Taking to X, IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) shared all the important information about this exciting travel deal.
#Mountains, #Memories, and temple trails!
Explore #Rama‘s legendary journey through #SriLanka with IRCTC Tourism’s TRAILS OF SRI LANKA #RAMAYANA YATRA EX #KOCHI tour package.
Destinations: #Colombo, #Kandy, #NuwaraEliya
Departure: 14 and 20 July, 2024
Prices: Starting at… pic.twitter.com/G2GGzEHTHQ
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) May 26, 2024
Many of us are aware of Sri Lanka’s connection with Ramayana and how this country is an important part of the world-renowned epic. If you wish to join a group of travellers on a journey to witness some of the trails of the Ramayan yatra in this country and explore like never before, this travel package by IRCTC is perfect for you.
- This 6-night and 7-day travel package is titled “Trails Of Sri Lanka Ramayana Yatra”.
- The journey will begin from Kochi’s Cochin International Airport.
- The departure date of this trip is July 14, 2024.
- On the departure date, travellers will board the SriLankan Airlines flight from Kochi at 10:20 AM and arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport at 11:30 AM, according to the IRCTC website.
- While returning on May 20, the visitors will catch a SriLankan Airlines flight from Bandaranaike International Airport at 8:05 AM and reach Kochi at 9:20 AM.
This package to Sri Lanka starts at ₹66,400 for each person for triple sharing. The cost changes according to people’s preferences. It increases to ₹67,650 for each visitor for twin sharing. Lastly, the package costs ₹90,150 per tourist for single occupancy.
What Are The Destinations Included In The Itinerary?
IRCTC’s Sri Lanka package will take tourists to Colombo, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya. All these beautiful destinations are home to well-known religious places and many picturesque places. Locations that are a part of the itinerary are:
- Manavari temple
- Munneswaram temple
- Sigiriya Fortress Site
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Thiru Koneswaram Temple
- Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue
- Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple Ramboda
- Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya
- Gayatri Peedam
- Sita Amman Temple
- Gregory Lake
- Divurumpola Temple
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple
- Kelaniya Buddhist Temple
- Clock Tower, Galle Face, Colombo Harbour, Beira Lake, Independence Square, National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Theatre & Town Hall in Colombo
Also read: IRCTC Tourism Announces 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra Starting From ₹26,630 For The Holy Month Of Shravan
Do you plan to book this package and explore a unique side of Sri Lanka?
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