Romain Beuvart

Dambulla Vacations

3 reviews

In the past, Dambulla was only ever a simple hermitage, but today it is one of the most sacred locations in the country. Its troglodyte temples are named as UNESCO world heritage sites and attract pilgrims from all over the country.

Visit Dambulla

Park and garden
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Art & Culture

Dambulla: How to get there?

2 hours by bus from Kandy or 4.5 hours from Colombo

Dambulla: When to go?

Ideal in June, July, August Possible the rest of the year, apart from October and November

Dambulla: For how long?

Half a day

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Dambulla: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

My suggestion

It is not necessary to stay in Dambulla. You can easily visit the town from Sigiriya.

David Debrincat

Seasoned Traveller

148km from Colombo and 72km from Kandy, Dambulla is at the centre of the Cultural Triangle and has many magnificent caves awarded with UNESCO world heritage status.

My suggestion

I advise you visit Dambulla early in the morning or at the end of an afternoon. The site is overrun by tourists the rest of the day.

Romain Beuvart

Seasoned Traveller

Dambulla is a small, sleepy village known for its UNESCO world heritage site: the Golden Temple and its Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Both of these are necessary stops on a trip to Sri Lanka.

My suggestion

If you have come from Kandy, ask the intercity bus to drop you off at the temple, as if you don't it will leave you at the bus terminal, where you will have to hire a tuk-tuk to get you there and back. If you have any bags, you can leave them at the restaurant

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