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The giant golden Buddha above the Dambulla temple
Painted seated Buddhas inside the cave temple
A colourful standing Buddha in a carved alcove

Sri Lanka

Dambulla

Ancient cave art and a base for Cultural Triangle day trips.

Golden Temple, Dambulla · Photo: Kevin Charit / Unsplash

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Dambulla · Most-recommended spots

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See

Dambulla Cave Temple

Rock temple complex with Buddha statues and extensive painted cave interiors.

1 blogger recommends

See

Minneriya National Park

Day trip from Dambulla for wildlife viewing, including seasonal elephant gatherings.

1 blogger recommends

Hike

Pidurangala Rock

Day trip from Dambulla: a rock hike overlooking nearby Sigiriya and the surrounding landscape.

1 blogger recommends

Hike

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Day trip from Dambulla: climb the rock fortress to ancient palace ruins above the jungle.

1 blogger recommends

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