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The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

Park or garden · Dambulla

Popham's Arboretum

A patch of dry-zone forest planted and protected since the 1960s, with short guided walks and good birdwatching in the early morning.

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Best season
February to September. Some rain from October to January.
Time to allow
1 hr 30 min (at least 1 hr)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

An entry fee is charged; guided walks are extra.

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 Popham's Arboretum itself yet. These show the area.

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