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Dambulla

4.2
Caves · Gardens · Spas
On a trip to Dambulla, visit the largest and best-preserved cave temple complexes in the country, declared a World Heritage Site. Sightseeing in Dambulla almost exclusively centers around this icon of Sri Lanka, full of statues of Buddha and Sri Lankan kings. The town itself is crammed with traffic and features one of the biggest wholesale markets in the country. Lovers of water activities can visit the nearby reservoir, a popular outing spot year-round with hot-air ballooning and a spa. A few restaurants in town serve up a variety of spicy dishes. You can plan Sri Lanka trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
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Top Dambulla tours

Full-Day Private Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $39
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Golden Temple of Dambulla
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Balloon Rides
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Off-Road Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Sri Lanka Tour by Asanka
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Dambulla

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Sigiriya
Sigiriya
4.5
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Minneriya National Park
North Central Province
4.2
Duration: 8 hours
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Pidurangala Rock
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Duration: 2 hours
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Dambulla

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Village Tour Sri Lanka
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Heritance Kandalama Spa
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Popham's Arboretum
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Dambulla

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Ederagala Wana Senasuna
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Sath Paththini Devalaya
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes
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Rangiri Dambullu Maha Viharaya
3.4
Duration: 4 hours

Outdoors in Dambulla

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Jathika Namal Uyana
3.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Dambulla

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Painting Conservation & Research Center, Painting Museum
2.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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