Travel Scenic Lanka
Travel Scenic Lanka
Travel Scenic Lanka
Travel Scenic Lanka
Travel Scenic Lanka

Dambulla

Dambulla is a fascinating destination steeped in history, spirituality, and stunning rock-cut architecture.
Dambulla is a major urban centre in Central Province, Sri Lanka, located about 148 km northeast of Colombo, 72 km north of Kandy, and 43 km north of Matale is known as a key junction for vegetable distribution, with historic and cultural importance.
Dambulla Cave (Rock) Temple – “Golden Temple” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Inscribed in 1991 for its cultural and religious importance. Structure: Venerated series of five main caves carved into a massive rock, rising 160 m above the plains. . Over 150 Buddha statues, plus figures of Sri Lankan kings and Hindu deities (e.g. Vishnu, Ganesh). Murals covering around 2,100 m², depicting Buddhist narratives such as Buddha’s life, temptation by Mara, Jataka tales, and Sri Lankan history.

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