Places to see in Dambulla
Dambulla located in Matale district, the central province of Sri Lanka. There are 148km from Colombo and 43KM from Matale. Dambulla is one of the best traveling attractions area in Sri Lanka, specially the Sigiriya rock.
The best thing is that there are so many UNESCO world heritage places and 8th wonder of the world in Dambulla Sri Lanka. There are so many things to do, and there are so many places to visit in Dambulla.
Let's explore,
1.Sigiriya rock
2.Pidurangala
3.Minneriya National Park
4.Kandalama Reservoir
5.Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
6.Kaludiya Pokuna
7.Hurulu eco-park
8.Jathika Namal Uyana
9.Arangala Mountain Peak
SIGIRIYA ROCK (LION ROCK)
SIGIRIYA ROCK is an excellent place to visit in Sri Lanka. There are 177KM from Colombo and 17KM from Dambulla. Sigiriya rock is an Unesco World Heritage site and 8th Wonder of the world."sinhagiriya" that's another name for Sigiriya rock. It's mostly using among the locals.
I can't believe how to create like this kingdom on a huge rock. There are such an old historical value and a high level of technical knowledge about water canals, underwater showers, ponds, trenches.
Everything there was built by human hands and had fantastic architecture. Better to go in the morning when it's not yet so hot and perhaps less crowded.
The best view is at the top—a fantastic place to visit. Walk to the top wasn't as tricky as we had been warned—fabulous views on the way up and from the top. The entrance ticket is 30$ don't forget to bring an extra water bottle when you go there.
The best thing is that there are so many UNESCO world heritage places and 8th wonder of the world in Dambulla Sri Lanka. There are so many things to do, and there are so many places to visit in Dambulla.
Let's explore,
1.Sigiriya rock
2.Pidurangala
3.Minneriya National Park
4.Kandalama Reservoir
5.Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
6.Kaludiya Pokuna
7.Hurulu eco-park
8.Jathika Namal Uyana
9.Arangala Mountain Peak
SIGIRIYA ROCK (LION ROCK)
SIGIRIYA ROCK is an excellent place to visit in Sri Lanka. There are 177KM from Colombo and 17KM from Dambulla. Sigiriya rock is an Unesco World Heritage site and 8th Wonder of the world."sinhagiriya" that's another name for Sigiriya rock. It's mostly using among the locals.
I can't believe how to create like this kingdom on a huge rock. There are such an old historical value and a high level of technical knowledge about water canals, underwater showers, ponds, trenches.
Everything there was built by human hands and had fantastic architecture. Better to go in the morning when it's not yet so hot and perhaps less crowded.
The best view is at the top—a fantastic place to visit. Walk to the top wasn't as tricky as we had been warned—fabulous views on the way up and from the top. The entrance ticket is 30$ don't forget to bring an extra water bottle when you go there.
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| Sigiriya rock, Sri Lanka |
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| Sigiriya rock Entrance |
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| Panoramic View From Sigiriya rock |
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| 5th Century Cave Painting (Sigiri Ladies) |
Pidurangala Rock
There are a few kilometers from Sigiriya rock to Pidurangala. Easy to climb up until the reclining Buddha. After that, the path becomes more tricky, with no clear walkways. The view is impressive through and well worth it—beautiful views of Sigiriya rock and sunset from here.
You were much less crowded than Sigiriya rock, with the same views. You could argue that the light is better because you get great photos of Sigiriya rock. There is no high entrance fee for tourists, but there are no ancient Kingdom ruins on top like Sigiriya.
they charge 500 rupees entrance for foreigners.
You were much less crowded than Sigiriya rock, with the same views. You could argue that the light is better because you get great photos of Sigiriya rock. There is no high entrance fee for tourists, but there are no ancient Kingdom ruins on top like Sigiriya.
they charge 500 rupees entrance for foreigners.
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| View of Sigiriya rock From Pidurangala |
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| Pidurangla, Sri Lanka |
Minneriya National Park
There are 31km from the Dambulla to Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the beauty of nature, free-range elephants. There are 31km from the Dambulla. Enjoy the beauty of nature, free-range elephants. Minneriya National Park is the only national park in the world that can see the gathering of 150-400 Sri Lankan wild Elephants. Safari vehicles are available for a reasonable price. you have to pay Entry tickets
Need nearly 3 - 4 hours for the entire safari. Take as many water bottles as you can. However, you are advised to behave in a responsible manner in which that doesn’t cause problems to the natural behavior of elephants and other wildlife.
Minneriya National park is also a great place as Sigiriya rock to get a fantastic experience in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Need nearly 3 - 4 hours for the entire safari. Take as many water bottles as you can. However, you are advised to behave in a responsible manner in which that doesn’t cause problems to the natural behavior of elephants and other wildlife.
Minneriya National park is also a great place as Sigiriya rock to get a fantastic experience in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
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| A Herd of Elephant in Minneriya National Park |
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| Elephants Sri Lanka |
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| Safari in Minneriya |
Kandalama Reservoir
Kandalama Reservoir is an excellent place spent you're time. It's a beautiful location in Dambulla. There are 10km from Dambulla. It's close to Sigiriya Rock, and there is a road for a drive on the dam to kandalama lake. There are safe places to have a swim or bath, and you should confirm those places by signboards. It would be best if you never risked your life without obeying those.
You can see Sigiriya rock and Pidurangala rocks on one side. Left only footprints there. It would be best if you kept the environment clean.
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| Kandalama, Sri lanka |
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| Kandalama |
DAMBULLA ROYAL CAVE TEMPLE
Royal Cave Temple is a very popular, historic, and peaceful temple. Dambulla Royal Cave Temple is also famously known as Golden Temple. There are massive Lord Buddha Statues on the hilltop. Five caves are the main attraction. You can see all the nature around you from the top of the mountain with the monkeys.
You will feel the incredible energy of the holy place when you go inside the cave, and you will see the magnificent Buddha’s statue and paintings. You have to purchase a ticket to enter the cave temple. It is exciting to know the way Royal Cave Temple built in ancient times. I highly recommend visiting this place while you are travelling to Sigiriya rock.
You will feel the incredible energy of the holy place when you go inside the cave, and you will see the magnificent Buddha’s statue and paintings. You have to purchase a ticket to enter the cave temple. It is exciting to know the way Royal Cave Temple built in ancient times. I highly recommend visiting this place while you are travelling to Sigiriya rock.
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| Royal Cave Temple Dambulla |
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| Budda Statue, Royal Cave Temple, Sri Lanka |
KALUDIYA POKUNA (Black water Ponds)
KALUDIYA POKUNA is Ancient temple, hidden in the jungle. A great adventure to see it.
Follow google maps direction to get there. Park the vehicle by the roadside in, and then You have to walk for about 10/15 minutes by crossing a stream, and you come to a small forest/archaeological office.
Trek through the jungle until you find the ponds and the old temple. There is a circular path which should bring you back to the office (but I wasn't able to find it so trekked back). Worthy place to visit as Sigiriya rock.
Hurulu eco park
Nice park. You can see elephants, birds, and reptiles during the safari. You can see elephants with a very close view. There is one stopping place with a beautiful view as Sigiriya rock. Early morning or evening time is the best time to visit .
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| Sri Lankan Elephants |
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| Baby Elephants Playing in Hurulu Eco Park |
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Jathika Namal Uyana
Beautiful National Park with scenic views. Only place where is having largest ironwood forest and pink quartz mountain in Asia.
Don't use this pin to put the map to get to Namal Uyana, the pin is so far away from the entrance it will lead you on small roads which you won't be able to get in to the park, you need to stay on the main road , not smaller ones, smaller ones only leads to other people's private property.
Don't use this pin to put the map to get to Namal Uyana, the pin is so far away from the entrance it will lead you on small roads which you won't be able to get in to the park, you need to stay on the main road , not smaller ones, smaller ones only leads to other people's private property.
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| Jathika Namal Uyana |
Arangala Mountain Peak
This hike is a bit challenging. But when you reach the top, it's worth it! Fantastic view and highly recommend this climb. It was one of the best places I've hiked so far. Truly breathtaking.
The Arangala mountain range consists of three hills. The most challenging path to gamble is through a hurried path through an adventure road. You can go to the Naula town by the police station and go to the hills to reach this. There is a way to go up a canal.
The Arangala mountain range consists of three hills. The most challenging path to gamble is through a hurried path through an adventure road. You can go to the Naula town by the police station and go to the hills to reach this. There is a way to go up a canal.
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| Narangala Mount Hiking |
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