Dambulla is a town situated in the north of Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the second largest populated and urbanised centre after Matale in the Matale District. Dambulla is locted in central province.It is situated 148 km north-east of Colombo, 43 km north of Matale and 72 km north of Kandy. 

Climates of Dambulla                                          

In Dambulla, the summers are short and hot; the winters are short, warm, and wet; and it is oppressive and mostly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 69°F to 94°F and is rarely below 65°F or above 100°F.

Traveling from Dambulla to Colombo

Dambulla has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit.  If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Dambulla. You want to reach Colombo from Dambulla, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

If you travel Dambulla to Colombo you can see many waterfalls, specially Sigiriya, eye pleasing view and many more Histoical places.

Top Attractions in Dambulla

• Dambulla Cave Temple 
• Minneriya National Park 
• Pidurangala Rock 
• Sigiriya 
• Pophams Arboretum 
• Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre 
• Buddhist Museum & Museum of Wall Paintings 
• Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs 
• Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium 
• Kaludiya Pokuna 
• Hurulu Forest Reserve 
• Jathika Namal Uyana 
• Arangala Mountain Peak 

Dambulla Cave Temple

Towering above the plains of Dambulla is this awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex. This ancient Buddhist pilgrimage is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The five major caves are dotted with 150 plus stunning Buddha statues (and a few depicting Sri Lankan kings, gods and goddesses) as well as huge cave paintings & murals making this is one of the must-visit Dambula tourist places. The intricate cave paintings, serene statues of Buddha and the sacred vibes makes these caves a beautiful spiritual sanctuary and one of the best temples in Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya

One of the most important historical places in Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Sigiriya Lion Rock is a magnificent fortress and temple complex atop a high volcanic plateau. Locally also called the eighth wonder of the world, this stunning site features high on the list of places to visit in Dambulla and Sigiriya. The main entrance is shaped like a huge stone lion, whose feet survive till date. The palace complex, which also served as a monastery for many years, is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and unique water & boulder gardens. Sigiriyas western wall is adorned with beautiful frescoes.

Pidurangala

Pidurangala is an enormous rock located a few kilometres north of Sigiriya. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock.

Dambulla Area, town & District

If mentioned Dambulla Area 444 km². It is spred over a very large area.

Dambulla town is famous because it houses the Dambulla Cave Temple – the largest, best-preserved, cave-temple complex in the country. Also known as Golden Rock Temple, this World Heritage Site comprises of a cave monastery and five sanctuaries.

Dambulla located district in Matale district.it has approximately 100,000 popultion

Dambulla History

The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in the 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called Vattagamini Abhaya) in his 14-year-long exile from the Anuradhapura kingdom.

Buddhist monks meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla in gratitude to the monks in Dambulla.

Outdoor Activities in Dambulla

Eco-Park Jeep Safari

You can visit Minneriya,Hurulu or Kaudulla parks and You will get to see groups of Elephants ,crocodiles resting in the banks or swimming about the lakes, vibrant birds of prey going fishing and also many other birds and animals including herds of elephants visiting to quench their thirst and take a rest.

Horse Riding in Dambulla

Visit the largest horse riding facility in Sri Lanka to experience horse riding. This is wonderful and memorable  experience.

Dambulla Agriculture

If mentioned Dambulla Agriculture, Dambulla is the central farming district of Sri Lanka, playing host to the largest convocation of growers and brokers in the country. Its markets feed the capital, and neighbouring towns and villages.

Dambulla Hotel

Dambulla is a beautiful & eye pleasing Area. If you’re travelling to Dambulla you will find a large number of hotels, Vill’s & Resorts with all the modern amenities in the area.