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A large statue in front of the temple building at Dambulla

Dambulla

Cave temples filled with Buddhist murals and statues, a short drive from Sigiriya.

Photo: Secret Travel Guide / Unsplash

The Dambulla cave temple complex holds five sanctuaries painted with murals and lined with Buddha statues, reached by a walk up the rock. Combine it with Sigiriya on the same day or on the way between Kandy and the north.

Highlights

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Golden Temple
  • Local produce market
A large statue in front of the temple building at Dambulla

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