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Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) Excursion

Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) E
Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla) E
  

General information

DestinationDurationCategory
Dambulla, Sri Lanka2 hours, 30 minutesPrivate Excursion

Program details

Dambulla Cave Temple - located in the north-central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This temple is a perfect location to view the evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due to the amalgamation of the material from many eras.

0800 hrs You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Dambulla (Approximately 15 Minutes’ drive)
0815 hrs Visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
1030 hrs Return to your hotel.

Inclusions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off by an Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
• The entrance fee during sightseeing tours.
• All government taxes


Exclusion
• Tips & Porterage
• Extras of personal nature
• Accommodation at any hotels
• Meals during excursions
• Language speaking guides