Journey northward to the historic harbour city of Trincomalee, one of Asia’s most sacred coastal destinations. Ascend Swami Rock to the magnificent Koneswaram Temple, an ancient Shiva shrine perched 130 metres above the glittering Indian Ocean. Explore the nearby Shankari Devi Temple, revered as one of 64 sacred Shakti shrines across South Asia. Breathe in sweeping panoramic views of the magnificent, historic Trincomalee Bay below. Overnight in Trincomalee.

Wind through the aromatic spice gardens of Matale, where cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and cloves grow abundantly alongside traditional Ayurvedic herb gardens. Explore Matale’s culturally rich temple sites before continuing to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s sacred cultural capital. As evening fills the air with incense and lamplight, reverently enter the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. A vibrant Kandyan cultural dance performance of drums, fire and athleticism completes the evening magnificently and spend the overnight in Kandy.

Begin with a deeply moving visit to the Hanuman Temple, believed to mark the exact site where the devoted Lord Hanuman landed after leaping from India in search of Goddess Seetha. Journey into cool, misty Nuwara Eliya and visit the sacred Seetha Amman Temple, nestled beside a mountain stream traditionally identified as the location of Seetha’s captivity. Spend your evening exploring fragrant tea plantations or resting peacefully. Overnight is in Nuwara Eliya

Visit Divurumpola Temple at dawn, the sacred site where Goddess Seetha is believed to have undergone her legendary trial by fire, proving her purity and devotion. Continue to Ella, pausing at the thundering Ravana Waterfall and the ancient Ravana Caves, believed to be where the demon king Ravana concealed Seetha during her captivity. Journey onward to the supremely sacred Kataragama Temple, one of Sri Lanka’s most venerated multi-faith pilgrimage sites. Overnight near Kataragama.

Visit the hauntingly atmospheric Ussangoda plateau on the southern coast-a barren, wind-swept sacred site traditionally believed to be the location of Ravana’s airport and scorched by Lord Hanuman’s legendary burning tail. Drive north to vibrant Colombo, visiting the magnificent Anjaneyar Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Complete your spiritual circuit at the ancient Kelaniya Temple, one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Buddhist and Hindu heritage sites beside the sacred Kelani River. Overnight in Colombo

Enjoy a final peaceful Sri Lankan breakfast, reflecting on the spiritual journey you have undertaken across this ancient, sacred island, tracing the very footsteps of the Ramayana’s divine characters through living temples, sacred caves, mountain shrines and coastal holy sites. Transfer comfortably to Bandaranaike International Airport, departing with a heart enriched by devotion, legend, fragrant incense and the timeless, deeply moving spiritual soul of Sri Lanka.