Central Province · SRI LANKA

Dambulla Cave Temple

A hilltop cave-temple complex with historic Buddhist murals and statues.

Dambulla Cave Temple complex in Sri Lanka
Photo: Kaushiru90 · CC BY-SA 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

The Dambulla Cave Temple complex is a major cultural and religious site in Sri Lanka. It pairs naturally with Sigiriya and other Cultural Triangle destinations.

Things to look out for

  • Cave shrines and murals
  • Historic Buddha images
  • Views across the surrounding plains