Koneswaram Temple Tour Package

Tour Overview

Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple
Koneswaram Temple

Koneswaram temple is an ancient time Hindu temple. This temple is located in Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka. This colorful medieval temple is situated atop the Konesar Malai on the Gokarna Bay. The temple is surrounded by a picturesque view of the Indian Ocean. The gorgeous Komeswaram Temple is devoted to the mighty Lord Shiva where tourinsts in a huge number. This temple is also considered as one of the five abodes of Lord Shiva ‘Pancha Ishwarams’. Temple has been mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Koneswaram temple is also known as the temple of Thousand Pillars. The exact date of establishment of the temple could not be recognized. The literature used on the inscriptions in royal charters was from 5th to 18th century. So it is estimated that the temple might be built around 400 BC.

According to legends that in the starting the temple consisted of a rock cave which was then multi-layered with brick. It is said that King Ravana and his mother used to worship Lord Shiva in this temple. But when Ravana’s mother was in bad health he wanted to remove the shrine. Then Lord Shiva made him drop his sword. But still a crack was created on the rock, which is now known as ‘Ravana Vettu’.

The festivals that are held in this temple are Ther chariot, Navaratri and the Shivratri. Ther chariot is celebrated in the month of April for 20 days. And Navratri is celebrated for 9 days; this festival is dedicated to the nine goddesses. Whereas Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva as it is his birthday. The temple is filled with joy and happiness during these festivals.

Itinerary Details Expand All [+]

  • Day 01 – Colombo Airport – Pinnawala – Dambulla

    This will the first day of your tour, our representative will receive you at Colombo Airport. From there he will be taking you to Dambulla, where you will be checking into a hotel. Before going to hotel you can also visit the tourist destination Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. And after exploring Pinnawala go to your hotel rooms and relax.

  • Day 02 – Dambulla – Koneswaram Temple
  • Day 03 – Trincomalee – Kandy
  • Day 04 – Kandy City Sight Seeing
  • Day 05 – Kandy – Colombo Airport

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Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusions
  • Welcome drink on Arrival at hotel (non-Alcoholic)
  • Accommodation on Double sharing basis at hotels.
  • Meals (Daily Breakfast )
  • All hotel taxes.
  • Driver T. A. D. A, Fuel Charges, Parking Fee, State Taxes
  • Sightseeing as per above Itinerary by Individual Vehicle
  • All taxes except 5% GST
Exclusions
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees etc.
  • Entrance fees at any point.
  • Any kind of insurance.
  • Any Train, Airline’s fare, Ferry charges, Boating etc.
  • Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslide, road blockage etc. Or any other things which are not mentioned in the cost included column.
  • Rates are not Valid during Peak Season and festival holidays (Peak Season: During Christmas, new year, Diwali, Durga Pooja and long weekends or any event).

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Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights

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Trip Information

Starting Colombo
Ending Colombo
Tour
Duration
4 Nights 5 Days
Destination
Covered
Colombo Pinnawala Dambulla Koneswaram Trincomalee Kandy
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