Experience Dambulla

Dambulla is among the most incredible cities in Sri Lanka with numerous sights to see, from historical sites to a wonderful wildlife sanctuary. It is situated in the Matale District, and is famous for being a great area for vegetables. Also, among the most intriguing natural features here is the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia. However the town is most famous for one of the best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. It is also unique for being one of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka like that other famous rock, Sigiriya.

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Heritage

Aukana Buddha Statue

The Aukana Buddha Statue is one of the finest examples of rock sculpture in Sri Lanka. Its regarded as the tallest ancient rock sculpture in the country.

Heritage

Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve

Lying within the Cultural Triangle, Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve is a heavily wooded 2,513-foot mountain on which once existed a monastic cave complex.

Heritage

Dambulla Cave Temple

A complex of five caves, lying ensconced within a 600-foot rock massif rising from the plains. The Dambulla Cave Temple dates back to the 1st Century BC.

Heritage

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built in the 5th Century. This rock citadel demonstrate astounding feats of hydro-engineering and urban planning.

Wildlife

Minneriya National Park

A relatively small park of scrubland and dry zone forest, its focal point is the ancient Minneriya Tank, which becomes the site for one of the greatest natural spectacles in the world.

Heritage

Nalanda Gedige

Nalanda Gedige is one of the more intricately done historical places in Sri Lanka, with a marriage of Buddhist & Hindu artistic traditions.

Heritage

Yapahuwa Kingdom

Yapahuwa Kingdom had a short time as the capital of the island. It was in the middle of a large trade network amd its urban sprawl surrounding the rock.