Excursion 01- Colombo City Tour (25^th February 2023)

• Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple
• Diyatha Park
• Diyawanna Lake and ‘Diyasaru’ Wetland Park
• Independence Square
• Galle Face Green
• Port City
• Lotus Tower

Excursion 02- Ramayana legendary in Sri Lanka (26^th and 27^th February 2023

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic- Kandy
• Seetha Amman Kovil- Seetha Eliya Nuwara Eliya
• Gayathri Peetham- Nuwara Eliya
• Chariot Path- Ramboda
• Ramboda Falls
• Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple- Ramboda

• Ravana Ella Falls -Ella
• Ella visit
• Dowa Rock Temple
• Ravan Cave and tunnel Network- Ella (not possible for seniors)

Diyatha park is a public Park located close to the Polduwa Junction. The park is widely known as an unwinding destination for locals. Strategically situated in the lush suburbs of Colombo, Diyatha Uyana is not just another public park, but an underrated yet wonderful place to visit where you can get some fresh air, clear your mind, or even go jogging along the sidewalk.

Independence square is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on 4 February 1948. It is located in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Lotus Tower also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m (1,150 ft) tall tower, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka. It was first proposed to be built in the suburb of Peliyagoda but later the Government of Sri Lanka decided to change the location. The lotus-shaped tower is used for communication, observation and other leisure facilities. A cost USD $ 20 is charged per person when visiting this place.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.

There temple built on the sides of the stream where it believed that Seetha Devi bathed. And also that celebrates Lord Rama, Seetha Devi, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. This temple is known to remark the site of Ashoka Vatika, where Sita Devi stayed under King Ravana’s captive. The footprints in both large and small sizes found by the river said to be Hanuman’s, a fact making the site more interesting to investigate.

Gayathri Peetham said to the place where Ravana’s son Meghanath propitiated. Lord Shiva, with penance and, in turn, granted supernatural powers by the mighty god before the battle.

Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lankaand 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. The falls have an altitude 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

Ella is one of the best tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Laid-back Ella draws travelers to Sri Lanka's highlands with its mountain forests, tea plantations, and relatively cool climate. The wildlife-rich region is also home to caves, cascades, and secluded temples—plus the Ella Gap, which offers lofty views between a cleft in two hills.Ella is another legendary area that boasts about two locations allied with the great epic Ramayana. First, there is the Ravana Ella Cave, which accompanies the massive Ella Falls, a breathtaking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. Ravana Ella Falls named after King Ravana and believed that Seetha bathed in a pool that gathered the water falling from this waterfall. King Ravana said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall. A nearby pool bored out of the rock by the gushing waters where Sita said to have bathed Ravana.

This place holds its importance as it remarks Sita Devi’s “Agni Pariksha” (a test). The locals live around this area worship the temple, and this place also called Divurumpola (place of oath) in Sinhala. As the myth says, the swearing of Sita Devi on this place has been legally accepted, followed by the unity of disputed parties.

Ravana Cave & tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural mastery of King Ravana. The tunnels served as a swift means of transport through the hills and also as secret passages. It believed that the tunnels networked all the important cities, airports, and dairy farms. A close look at the tunnels proves that they are man-made and not natural formations. Existing tunnel mouths situated Isthripur at Welimada. Ravana cave at Bandarawela, Senapitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola/Matale, and Sitakotuwa/Hasalaka and in many more places.

Chariot path a plain area near an estate in pussellawa seen from the summit of a mountain range. The estate area is believed to be the place where Hanuman imprinted first foot on Sri Lanka. The mountain named to be Pawala Malai that stands along with the mountain range situated between Ashoka Vatika and King Ravana’s capital city. The deserted land and the route that extends onto the summit of the mountain range said to be the place where Ravana took Sitadevi from the capital city of Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, a paradise on earth then. It is believed that King Ravana has made this passage with the intention of showing Sitadevi the beauty of his kingdom.

Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, built in honor of Hanuman, who on the hills of Ramboda, was searching for Setadevi. Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka has built a temple dedicated to Hanuman, making him a sacred persona. Special poojas held for Hanuman on every full moon day by thousands of devotees.