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The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

Temple · Dambulla

Nalanda Gedige

An 8th-century stone shrine in the style of South Indian temples, with Buddhist and Hindu features, moved stone by stone when a reservoir flooded its old site.

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Best season
February to September. Some rain from October to January.
Time to allow
40 min (at least 30 min)
Best time of day
Afternoon
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

A small fee may be charged; confirm on the day.

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

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