Dambulla
Destination
Overview
The city of Dambulla in Sri Lanka is just a 5 hour drive from the bustling city of Colombo. Located Matale District, Central Province, Dambulla is famous because it houses the world renowned Dambulla Cave Temple – the largest, best-preserved, cave-temple complex in the country. Also known as Golden Rock Temple, this World Heritage Site comprises of a cave monastery and five sanctuaries.
UNESCO world heritage sight
Activists and excursions
Make your own pottery
Make your own pottery
Experience the art of moulding clay during your Dambulla tour and be a part of pottery making, which has been a classic century long practice in Ceylon.
Reswehera and Avukana
Reswehera and Avukana
Avukana Ancient Rock Temple is a sacred Buddhist temple region that has numerous worth-seeing sacred residues including Avukana Buddha, a massive Buddha statue carved out of a large single rock, towering over 40ft height, being the specimen of excellent ancient sculpture technology of the nation.
Teach in a village school
Teach in a village school
Have a truly memorable experience with the children of a rural village as you interact with them, sharing with them little lessons and big smiles.
Explore Kandalama Village
Explore Kandalama Village
Escape to Sri Lanka's Kandyan foothills and explore the picturesque rural countryside which lies in the shadow of the beautiful Kandalama village.
Kalu Diya Pokuna
Kalu Diya Pokuna
Kalu Diya Pokuna is an ancient pond said to be used by the meditating Buddhist monks in the past. Its calm surrounding is the perfect spot to enjoy nature's beauty .
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, the Dambulla cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings and 157 statues that the cave is home to are sure to leave you amazed!
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
The carvings and the architectural artifacts are the pride and glory of the creators of the Yapahuwa rock fortress. Explore the beautiful architecture with its breathtaking beauty.
Cycle the back roads
Cycle the back roads
Exploring on two wheels is the best way to see this rural country and to experience the way of life of its friendly people. So, hop on a bicycle and cycle the back roads of the picturesque Dambulla.
Candle lit dinner by the lake
Candle lit dinner by the lake
Enjoy a serene candle lit dinner by the Kandalama Reservoir. Created by kings of long-gone times in order to provide water for farming irrigation, the location is the ideal intimate gate away.
Picnic by the hidden lake
Picnic by the hidden lake
Enjoy a peaceful picnic while soaking up a view at one of the best picnic areas in the country by a hidden lake that will be enclosed only to you!
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs is an ancient burial site located near the Ibbankatuwa Wewa in Galewala. Visit the tomb site that is believed to have belonged to the megalithic prehistoric period of Sri Lanka.
Boat tour in Kandalama
Boat tour in Kandalama
Regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Sri Lanka, Kandalama Lake is a haven of natural sensations and panoramic views. Take a boat ride along the lake, well known for its splendid sunset views.
Popham's Arboretum
Popham's Arboretum
Sam Popham’s Arboretum situated in Dambulla is Sri Lanka’s only dry zone Arboretum where an amazing spectrum of Trees, Birds, Butterflies, Dragonflies and Mammals can be observed in their natural setting.
Dambulla Market Tour
Dambulla Market Tour
Visit the famous Dambulla market, reputed as the centre of vegetable distribution in Sri Lanka. Pick your choice of vegetables and enjoy a fresh and delectable meal later on back at the hotel.
Ridee Viharaya
Ridee Viharaya
Explore the shrine of Ridee Viharaya which is famous for its series of cave dwellings on the rocky hillside with its beautiful views.
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