Yala → Ella → Nuwara Eliya → Kandy → Dambulla → Sigiriya
Sri Lanka Discovery
Private multi-day journey
- Safari in Yala National Park
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Train through tea country
Cultural Triangle
Dambulla
Cave temples with ancient murals and Buddha statues.
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a complex of five caves filled with murals and Buddha statues, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dambulla sits conveniently between Kandy and Sigiriya, making it easy to include in a Cultural Triangle route.
Dambulla
Highlights
- 01
Cave temples
Painted ceilings and Buddha statues.
- 02
Golden Temple
The large golden Buddha at the base.
- 03
View from the rock
A panorama towards Sigiriya on a clear day.
Explore
Things to do
- Visit the cave temple
- Combine with Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa
Practical information
- Best for
- History, art, temples
- How long to stay
- 1–2 hours
- Tip
- Shoes come off at the temple—socks help, as the stone can be hot.
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We'll add it to your route and suggest the best time to visit.
Trips
Tours including this destination
Dambulla → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy
Cultural Triangle
Private heritage journey
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Climbing Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
