Dambulla Cave Temple

Temple Yapagama, Central, Sri Lanka

What to expect

The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, with five caves containing statues and paintings related to Gautama Buddha and his life. The temple complex dates back to the first century BCE and has been a major religious center for over 22 centuries. The caves are decorated with intricate patterns of religious images, including images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. The temple is still functional and remains the best-preserved ancient edifice in Sri Lanka

Plan your family visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple with these blog insights 👇

Sri Lanka with children according to Petr Horký

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Dambulla Cave Temple and saw the ancient paintings and statues

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the monkeys and we all enjoyed the ancient paintings and statues ✨

My favorite in Sri Lanka: Sigiriya

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the five caves filled with Buddha statues and paintings

Highlights: We enjoyed learning about the history of the temple and seeing the beautiful artwork ✨