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Elden Ceylon Travels

Dambulla

The Golden Cave Temple

Overview

The Dambulla Cave Temple is Sri Lanka’s largest and best-preserved cave temple complex.

Dating back more than 2,000 years, the temple houses over 150 Buddha statues and magnificent ceiling murals covering more than 2,000 square metres.

Its peaceful atmosphere and remarkable artistry make it one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious and cultural landmarks.

RECOMMENDED DURATION

One Day

BEST EXPERIENCE

Sunrise Climb

UNESCO STATUS

World Heritage Site