Heritage · Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple
A living Buddhist cave-temple complex with five shrine caves, more than 150 Buddha statues and extensive murals above Dambulla town.
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A closer look at Dambulla Cave Temple
A living Buddhist cave-temple complex with five shrine caves, more than 150 Buddha statues and extensive murals above Dambulla town.
Travel region
Sri Lanka
District
Matale
Sri Lanka
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Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Dambulla Cave Temple
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Season notes
Best time to visit
January to April, or early morning on any clear day.
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Route planning note
The best version of Dambulla Cave Temple depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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