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The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

Temple · Dambulla

Aluvihare Rock Temple

A cave temple in the hills 30 km north of Kandy on the Matale to Dambulla road, with painted walls and a long association with the writing down of Buddhist texts.

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Best season
February to September. Some rain from October to January.
Time to allow
1 hr (at least 40 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

A small entry fee or donation may be asked. Confirm at the gate.

Around Dambulla

The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock
The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock
The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex
The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex
A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave
A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave

We have no photo of Aluvihare Rock Temple itself yet. These show the area.

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