Cave Temples
Ancient rock shelters dating back to the 1st century BCE.
heritage
Dambulla
Central Province
Beste Reisezeit: January to May
Ideale Dauer: 1 day
5 Highlights
Über Dambulla
Dieser UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe-Ort ist der spirituelle Anker des Kulturdreiecks mit über 2.000 Jahren Geschichte und 157 Buddha-Statuen.
Highlights
Goldene Höhlentempel
Wandmalereien
Panoramablick
Jathika Namal Uyana
Top Sehenswürdigkeiten
Golden Buddha
The massive modern golden statue marking the entrance to the museum.
Lokale Küche
Tropical Fruit PlatterBeing a major trade hub, Dambulla offers the freshest seasonal fruits like mango and papaya.
Gotu Kola SambolA fresh pennywort salad served with almost every rice and curry meal.
Kulturelle Etikette
Modest dress is mandatory (knees and shoulders covered)
Remove hats and shoes before entering the caves
Do not photograph people posing with Buddha statues
Saisonale Veranstaltungen
Vesak FestivalMayThe temple complex is beautifully illuminated with lanterns.