Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya

Witness the majestic aura of this historical temple!

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Nov - Apr
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About Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya

Seetha Amman Temple, a spellbinding temple located amidst the lushes of the famous botanical garden, is dedicated to goddess Sita, the spouse of Lord Rama.

Established in the slopes of Nuwara Eliya, this mesmerizing temple is based in the Seetha Eliya village, popularly known as Sita Eliya. The temple is preserved by dedicated Hindu families as it is believed to be one of its kinds.

Seetha Amman Temple in Sri Lanka lures thousands of pilgrims and wanderers every year, as it the place where Ravana imprisoned Sita. One can also witness the footprints of Hanuman on a rock, as he rested at this place after the battle to rescue Sita from Ravana’s imprisonment. Devotees also believe that the temple premises carry a rock where Sita sat and meditated while waiting for her husband to rescue her.

There is a stream that runs from the hill and flows along this temple. It is believed that Sita used to bathe in this stream during her stay here. Nearly a century ago, images were discovered from this stream that carried three-idols, including that of Sita as well. Visitors believe that this episode of the Ramayana historically took place at this spot, which was known as Ashoka Vatika during Ravana’s reign. Seetha Amman Temple is increasingly gaining importance and enthralls travelers with its majestic views and historical eminence.

So, just plan a visit to this beautiful historical temple located amidst the natural sanctuary. Seetha Amman Temple in Sri Lanka will surely astonish you as it exhibits the existence of a story occurred in the 13th and early 14th century.

Architecture of Seetha Amman Temple

Seetha Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya comprises two temples, one dedicated to goddess Sita and another one to Hanuman. Like any other modern temple, Sita temple has a multi-colored dome covered with mythological characters. Statues of Ram, Lakshmana and Sita were added in the later years. The side closer to the river stream has a shrine with three-darkened idols that were spotted here nearly a century ago.

The top of the roof exhibits numerous groupings of Vishnu namely Krishna, Kalki, Vamana, and Parsurama. The water of the river flowing along the temple has no taste and locals believe that its due to the curse of Sita.

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Swarna's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Dinagi Lanka tours planned a wonderful trip for us. Thank you so much for well arrangements and multiple sight seeing Nuwara Eliya a gem in Srilanka

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Srinivasan's 8 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

The service provider Steeple Tours was excellent and they coordinated the trip very well. No challenges during the entire trip. Special mention of the driver and guide who was very helpful. Ready to go anytime as per the plan and guided the entire tour. However, there was NO support from the travel triangle guide starting from the booking till closure. Hardly I had a chance to speak to him. Even during the payment, had to escalate as he was not reachable. The whole experience thru travel triangle was NOT satisfactory.

Srinivasan Raghunathan Chennai

Deepak's 5 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Very good experience with booking and Tour operator. Guide DJ was also very Good.

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Bhavana's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Travco was good, but there was no point of paying 25k to travel triangle because neither ayush nor any of their teams helped us understand the visa process. We did it on our own. Travel triangle is a simple gateway, we understood but response and connection with customers has reduced and it is a point of concern. Cinnamon bey beruwala waves

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Aggarwal's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

It was a wonderfully managed trip, although tiring, but we had our moments, which will be with us for long...thanks

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Rishika's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Great job done by Steeple Tours for our Sri Lanka itinerary. The trip was completely customized and as per our convenience. The guide was great and kept us informed. We had a lovely vacation.

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Padhu's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Hi, We sincerely appreciate the wonderful arrangements your team made for our recent trip to Sri Lanka. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we’re grateful for your efforts in showcasing this beautiful country—clean, green, and filled with warm, responsible people. The emphasis on road safety and the peaceful atmosphere added to our enjoyment. Highlights: The itinerary was well-curated, and most accommodations/transfers were seamless. Your team’s hospitality and attention to detail in key locations were exceptional. Constructive Feedback for Improvement: Hotel Concerns (3rd Stay): The remote location and lack of basic amenities at the third hotel made our family uncomfortable, especially as we were the only guests. A refund for this stay would be greatly appreciated. Transparency in Costs: Entry fees at temples/private attractions were unexpected. Clarifying these in advance or including them in the package would help future travelers. Similarly, sharing day-wise programs with detailed cost breakdowns (e.g., train tickets) would improve planning. Itinerary Communication: Providing a more detailed schedule (e.g., attraction entry times, fee lists) would enhance the experience. Request: Given the issues with the third hotel and unused train tickets, we kindly ask for a refund or credit for these. This would reflect your commitment to customer satisfaction. Also as agreed by your team return off $80 towards train arrangement which was cancelled due to local strike. Please note we lost $200 during the trip which was unexpected. Thank you again for the beautiful moments and your responsiveness throughout. We’d love to recommend your services with these refinements in place. Special thanks to Madhu who supported us through the tour Thanks to Aruna for safe driving Best regards, Padmanabhan

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Ashish's 8 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Had a great experience touring Sri Lanka thanks to Madhu for managing this well. And Roshan for driving us around. There were some confusion about the final payment in cash vs. online hope they would have communicated well on this. Roshan managed our expectations well and ensured our needs are taken care.

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Suresh's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

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Nayanamallesh's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Our itinerary was perfectly customized to our preferences, thanks to Mr. Suna who was always prompt, polite, and helpful in addressing all our queries. The hotels were clean and spacious, except for one in Bentota, which was a bit dirty and noisy. The highlight of our trip was our chauffeur, Mr. Sumith. As a group of three girls, we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the 7-day journey. He wasn’t just a driver—he became a friend and guide, always ready to solve any problem and suggest the best places to visit (or skip). His kindness and friendly nature truly made our trip special. We left Sri Lanka with beautiful memories and heavy hearts—the hardest goodbye was definitely to Mr. Sumith. This trip was an unforgettable experience, and we’re so grateful for the amazing hospitality.

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FAQ's of Nuwara Eliya

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No, you can explore the entire temple within 1-2 hours, however, one can spend time here sitting along the stream amidst the beautiful ambiance.

Yes, you can surely explore the temple with kids. One can also have a nice family-time by spending hours around the refreshing stream flowing along the temple.

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