visit to Dambulla in sri lanka

Dambulla is a part of the Cultural Triangle declared by UNESCO is on the main road from Sigiriya to Kandy about 19Km from Sigiriya,
situated 148 km north-east of colombo and 72 km north of kandy.


Major attractions of the city include the largest and best preserved cave temple complex of Sri Lanka.

There are over 80 caves in the surrounding and some of them have been used by the monks as meditation locations.


Attraction Locations
cave temple
Dambulla cave temple is the most prominent cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. There are more than 80 caves in the surrounding area. If you ever visit this place you will get to see the intricate architectural work which includes various paintings and statues of Buddha. There are numerous paintings in the wall which depicts Buddha's first sermon and Buddha's temptation by demon Mara.

vast stretches of Iron wood forest
The Iron Wood Forest and Rose Quartz Mountain are prominent sightseeing places in Dambulla and was known as a human refuge built under the regime of King Dappula in the 10th century AD. The site has vast stretches of greenery and consists of varied species of plants. This place has a historic significance and dates back to 500 million years. If you visit the Rose Quartz Mountain you will find rare white rose and violet quartz deposits.

Some placses for take rest

Amaya Lake hotel Dambulla

The Amaya Lake Hotel in Dambulla is a delightful luxury hotel complex with all facilities that modern tourists will be comfortable with. Complete with well-appointed 92 rooms and suites exuding warmth and beauty, the Amaya Lake Hotel in Dambulla is home to the best in the hotel service industry.
Address : Po box 12, Kap Ela, Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Hotel Location : Countryside
Tel: +94 66 4468100

Thilanka Resort and Spa

Thilanka Resort and Spa- a paradise for the tired souls and the weary bodies. S ituated in the historic city of dambulla , within Sri Lanka 's cultural triangle, the perfect balance between holiday resort and spiritual retreat and a doorway to Sri Lanka 's rich and vibrant culture and heritage. Nestled among a circling of lush green hill- tops on a breathtakingly beautiful 25 acre Mango orchard, Rice fields and the Dambullu River . A perfect getaway of self enlightenment or a long lazy vacation. Whatever your reasons are you'll never want to leave ? A GARDEN OF PLEASURES A HAVEN OF PEACE

Tel :+94 11 2313131

travel to Anuradhapura - Urban Culture

First i'll briefly describe about this city. Sri Lanka's first capital is situated in the dry zone,and
205 km north of the current capital colombo in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, It is one of Sri Lanka's premier ancient cities. This city is home to many of the earliest grandest monuments of Sri Lanka.

Anuradhapura has been made royal capital by the king Pandukabhaya in 380 BC. It remained residence and royal capital for 119 successive Singhalese kings till the year 1000 AD when it was abandoned and the capital moved to Polonnaruwa (Another ancient city in sri lanka). You will see some of the most famous as well as the tallest dagoba of Sri Lanka, remains from palaces, temples, monasteries, ceremonial baths and the temple of the holy Bo-tree. This tree was grown from a sapling of the very tree under which more than 2500 years ago the Buddha found enlightenment.

Some ancient places you can visit.
Ruwanveli Seya
Isurumuniya Lovers
Guard stone at Thuparama
Aukana Buddha