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# Dambulla

## Travel Guide

![Dambulla is one of eight Unesco world heritage sites on Sri Lanka which we visited in 2017.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/b3c39551-06d4-426b-b0ad-374517a899f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dambulla is one of eight Unesco world heritage sites on Sri Lanka which we visited in 2017.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/b3c39551-06d4-426b-b0ad-374517a899f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Visited the beautiful Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka during our honeymoon. The hike up to the temple was beautiful and gave us a glimpse of the landscape surrounding us

#srilanka #honeymoon #dambulla](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/56eb6447-e1e4-40b3-8cb9-caa927b27eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dambulla Cave Temple , Sri Lanka
This is Golden Buddha and museum near the entrance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/72164b43-c910-44c0-a8f1-d81a3da56966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![One of the must see places in the island. The cave temple of Dambulla dates back to third century BC. It is a short hike upto the hill and smell the culture of Buddhists. It is also home for some marvelous statues and paintings.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052558/609a54a4-b598-4e11-872a-5a23f4977eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Dambulla

Things to do

- Dambulla Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Dambulla

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Eden Grand

272/6 Kurunegala, Road Dambulla Dambulla Central Province

Stay at this hotel in Dambulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)

The room was clean. Staff was superb and friendly. Beakfast was delicious!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Jetwing Lake

Dambulla Dambulla 

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Dambulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews)

Fantastic hotel, food and staff

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka

#51, Gadawalayaya, Moragollawa Dambulla 

CA $142

CA $185 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Dambulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri ...

7.6/10 Good! (76 reviews)

A beautiful Resort, wished we stayed longer to enjoy more of it. The only downside for us was the bar. If you’re offering cocktails, you need staff that know what they are doing. The staff behind the bar had no idea.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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The River House Dambulla by The Serendipity Collection

Wijaya Kumararthunga Mw Dambulla Central Province

Stay at this villa in Dambulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International ...

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

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Araliya Self Cooking Resort Dambulla

Lihiniya Golla Ratmalagaha Ela Dambulla Dambulla central

Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Dambulla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Popham's Arboretum and Dambulla Cave ...

Bitter sweet 

The staff and management is very friendly and helpful. The rooms were subpar but clean enough. No aircon which was fine but no hot water either. The showers were non functional and no buckets were provided till requested. The property is isolated and tough to find. However for the price and for someone ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2018

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Villa Dambulla

1.5 Mile post, Kandalama Road Dambulla 

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### Popular places to visit

![Dambulla Cave Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121064/e52dd718-0e49-45be-b85e-ebe1200b3289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dambulla Cave Temple

Spectacular Buddha statues and colorful murals beautify this ancient complex of rock-cut temples set high above the plains of Dambulla.

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![Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562725798/e75acb0d-2686-4006-8720-506a02cb54b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Catch an event at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium during your trip to Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

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#### Popham's Arboretum

Enjoy an outing to Popham's Arboretum during your stay in Dambulla. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

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### Things to do

![Sigiriya Loris Night Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1066258/53d85983-04c3-49bb-8fc8-61e5105c31ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Night Hike to see Elusive & Rare Loris in Sigiriya

CA $40

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3212970/755a4ee8-33c9-4a22-bfbc-ec3a5b93d592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Day Trips from Kandy to Sigiriya with Village Experiences

CA $109

per adult

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#### Day tour to Sigiriya

CA $109

per traveller

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#### Experience the Beauty and History of Sri Lanka

CA $104

per adult

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![Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park Private Tour In](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46775585/976c2787-9299-4477-bdd1-58a967267705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sigiriya, Dambulla and Minneriya National Park Private Tour In

CA $139

per adult

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![Sigiriya Lion Rock & Evening Safari Full Day Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48010074/d74d257b-3acd-4493-9c90-e9d31d12853d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sigiriya Lion Rock Hike & Minneriya National Park Safari

CA $105

per adult

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## Cities near Dambulla

![Kandalama Lake in central Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/868071391139106816/d58cbdff-7363-4e1f-b183-77f2b17b852e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kandalama

- Cities near Dambulla
- Places of interest

[Kandalama](https://expedia.ca/Kandalama.dx868071391139106816)

- [Dambulla Cave Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Dambulla.d6121064.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Rangiri-Dambulla-International-Stadium-Dambulla.d553248621562725798.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Na Uyana Aranya ](https://expedia.ca/Na-Uyana-Aranya-North-Western-Province.d553248621571049675.Vacation-Attraction)

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