Travel Diaries - Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
Approximately 2h drive away from Kandy (you can find my post about Kandy here) is a gorgeous cave temple called Dambulla Royal Cave Temple. To get there, we hired a car with a driver for the day to drive us from Kandy to Dambulla and Sigiriya (post about this place to follow). We didn't have this place in our original plan, but since it's proximity to Sigiriya, we decided to have a look. When you're planning your trip there, do not be fooled about the distance which is only 70 odd kilometres from Kandy, it's very bendy and up and down kind of road. You might have a comfortable car, but unless you keep your eyes on the road, it's easy to get motion sickness.
Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest and best-preserved operating temple complex in the country. It is located on top of a 160m high rock, so be prepared for some climbing.
Just like in any temple in Sri Lanka, you will need to cover up and it's better to be prepared rather than buy clothes you might not want to get on the spot.
The cave itself has an amazing collection of Buddhas. Probably more than I have ever seen in one place. It doesn't stop with the statues, all the walls and ceiling are painted with gorgeous colours and detail. The spirituality of the place is very obvious.
That cave is pretty impressive - lovely pictures also :)
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nice, was there too, but not inside the temple. Nice view over the country from up there
That's a shame, it's beautiful inside. Agree with the views though, gorgeous-gorgeous-gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing your biggest travel about my country of Sri Lanka.
Dambulla is a most oldest history included Buddhist temple.
It sure is amazing. I am so happy we decided to make a stop at Dambulla. I would've felt like I missed out if I ever found out about it after being so close to it.
Wow, wow and more wow! That is so cool! The hike looks like fun, hanging out enjoying the views with the monkeys. lol. And then those statues in the temple cave are incredible! And all that beautiful art! That is so neat.
Thank you! I do love a good hike, especially the ones what have a rewarding destination - a view or sight. It is amazing place and if you ever get a chance, it is so worth the visit. I’m preparing my next post about Sigiriya, which was a bit more of a hike, but it was so worth it. Never seen a place like this...
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