Dambulla Cave Temple

Visiting Sri Lanka on a leisure holiday? Then first and foremost base yourself at one of the hotels in Sigiriya Sri Lanka such as Aliya Resort & Spa. Ideally located resorts in Sri Lanka ensure ease of access to prominent local attractions.
A scared site home to the world’s most highly praised cave complex consisting of colourful rock paintings and Buddha images, Dambulla Cave Temple is a significant historical and religious landmark in the island of Sri Lanka. Also referred to as the Dambulla Cave Temple, is it located in the central part of the country. Being Sri Lanka’s best-preserved and largest cave complex, the rock soars to a height of about 160 metres over the landscape. There is said to be over 80 documented caves around with its top attractions being spread over five caves containing paintings and statues.