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The earliest cave temples at Dambulla are thought to date back to the first century BC but successive kings added to them over the years to form the present complex of five separate cave temples.
Images of Buddha
Today they contain around 150 images of Buddha including a colossal 52 metre long reclining Buddha in the largest cave.
Pilgrimage site
As well as being a historic monument, the temples are also a pilgrimage site: the experience is even more atmospheric as you mingle with devotees placing symbolic offerings in the laps of the Buddhas, the scent of incense hanging in the air.
The caves at Dambulla are located within The Cultural Triangle and can be easily visited either from Sigiriya or en route from the hill country.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Dambulla
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Places near Dambulla
- Sigiriya 10 miles away
- The Cultural Triangle 18 miles away
- Minneriya National Park 18 miles away
- Pallepola 18 miles away
- Polonnaruwa 25 miles away
- Anuradhapura 36 miles away
- Kandy 41 miles away
- Trincomalee 63 miles away
- Passikudah 63 miles away
- Nuwara Eliya 64 miles away
- Hatton 69 miles away
- Negombo 73 miles away
- Horton Plains 75 miles away
- Adam's Peak 75 miles away
- Bandarawela 76 miles away
- Colombo 86 miles away
- Udawalawe National Park 97 miles away
- Wadduwa 98 miles away
- Sinharaja Biosphere 105 miles away
- Yala National Park 108 miles away
- Bentota 111 miles away
- Tangalle 129 miles away
- Galle 131 miles away
- Jaffna 132 miles away
- The Southern Coast 135 miles away
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Accommodation choices for Dambulla
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Dambulla. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Lake Lodge
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Amaya Lake
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