Dambulla Cave Temple

About

Visit Dambulla cave temple.

Why go

• One of the most breathtaking temples in the world
• A place that makes you stop and just look
• Peaceful atmosphere and the sheer beauty of the artwork

Must try

• Explore the five cave temples
• See the ancient buddhist murals
• Admire the hundreds of buddha statues
• The giant golden buddha statue
• Mix of buddhist and hindu iconography

Pro tips

• Climb around 360 steps to the top
• Recommended as an evening activity
• Search 'Dambulla Cave New Car Park'
• Plan 2 nights in the area
• Day trip from Sigiriya

Good to know

• Entry fee is $10 USD (£7.50)
• Remove shoes before entering
• Do not feed monkeys

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (15331 reviews)

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