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Dambulla Cave Temple

A UNESCO-listed complex of five cave shrines carved into a rock outcrop, filled with Buddha statues and painted ceilings dating back over two thousand years. It is one of the best-preserved cave temples in Sri Lanka.

Where
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Time needed
1–2 hours
Best time to go
Dec–Apr
💡 Tip: Shoes come off before the caves and the rock gets hot, so carry socks.

About Kandy

Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal capital, set around a lake in the green central hills. It is the island's cultural heart, home to the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and a handy base for Sigiriya, Dambulla and the tea country.

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