Dambulla Golden Temple
The largest and best-preserved rock cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, boasting 5 expansive caverns containing 153 Buddha statues and over 2,100 square meters of intricate ancient Buddhist ceiling murals.
About Dambulla Golden Temple
The largest and best-preserved rock cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, boasting 5 expansive caverns containing 153 Buddha statues and over 2,100 square meters of intricate ancient Buddhist ceiling murals.
Whether you are exploring ancient heritage citadels, hiking scenic mountain gaps, unwinding on sun-drenched tropical sands, or tracking wildlife through national reserves, Dambulla Golden Temple delivers an enchanting quintessential Sri Lankan experience.
GoldenLine Local Travel Tips
- Purchase tickets at the bottom ticket counter near the Golden Buddha before ascending the rock stairs.
- Modest temple dress is required; shoe storage is available at the cave terrace entrance.
Top Attractions in Dambulla Golden Temple
Maharaja Lena (Cave of the Great Kings)
The largest cave measuring 50m across, containing 56 statues, painted stupa, and a sacred vessel catching water dripping upwards.
Devaraja Lena Reclining Buddha
A 14-meter colossal reclining Buddha statue carved straight out of the granite rock face representing the Parinirvana.
Signature Things to Do
Explore Ancient Cave Murals
Admire intricate ceiling frescoes depicting the life of Buddha and historical battles of Ceylon kings.
Panoramic Rock Terrace Views
Look out across the vast green wilderness toward the distant monolithic silhouette of Sigiriya Rock.
Tours Visiting Dambulla Golden Temple
Tropical Highlights Tour
The great thing about this tour is that you can enjoy it all year round where the weather will be as sunny and warm as the smiles you will encounter. Begins with Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock, Minneriya wildlife, hill country Kandy and Nuwara Eliya tea culture, the magical Ella train journey, Yala safari, and sunny south coast beaches.
Tropical Bliss Tour
The great thing about this tour is that you can enjoy it all year round. Begins with one night in coastal Negombo to recover from jetlag, before heading to Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Kandy, Ramboda Falls, Nuwara Eliya tea highlands, the magical Ella train journey, Yala safari, and south coast beaches.
Ancient Legacy Tour
Step back in time to explore 2,500 years of glorious civilization, sacred Buddhist shrines, royal monoliths, and ancient reservoir engineering across Sri Lanka’s UNESCO Cultural Triangle.
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