Dambulla Cave Temple

You’ll think this is a lot of stairs, my phone recorded it as 10 flights of stairs, but that’s nothing compared to Lion Rock that came in at 39 flights! Both well worth the exercise! 🏋️‍♀️

An amazing site, that you have to see, but be warned, there’s stairs... a really lot of stairs. And no Starbucks or Häagen-Dazs at the top! 🥵

A short but easy hike. A bit high in price for the ticket: 1500 LKR per person but totally worth it. Each cave has a lot of different images of Buddha. Lots of Buddhists gathering and some tourists.

Really a must see if you’re anywhere in Sri Lanka. Totally amazing artistry and the amount of work put into this place is unfathomable.

This complex of caves harbours a beautiful collection of frescoes and statues depicting Buddha. Well worth the climb up some treacherous, slippery stairs. Make sure you cover legs and shoulders.

Read up on each of the caves before you go so you know what to look for. You have to remove your shoes, and the cement can be hot, especially midday, so sensitive feet may need socks.

Totally worth it. Short walk up to temples glorifying Buddha with lots of wall paintings/statues built by various Kings; the first one carved out of the mountain 2,000 years ago. A Sri Lanka top ten!

So amazing and impressive - Unesco world heritage site! You'll be amazed by the monkeys while u are climbing the steps, even if you are lucky you can see them while breastfeeding the baby monkeys!

An amazing workmanship and a very spritual place. Monkes running around is fun to watch (be carefull if you have food with you), only thing was taking off the shoes on a rainy day.

Don't miss this place if you're visiting Sri Lanka. It's a few hundred steps climb to an amazing Buddhist temple wedged into mountain caves.

Beutical caves and frescoes. Worth a visit

Really cool spot with cave temples. The huge golden Buddha is pretty cool too.

Easily accessible but be prepared 2sweat. Hide ur shoes before reaching the entrance, else they will make u leave them there for 25rp. The caves themselves were worth visiting but no more than 30mins

When going up to the caves beware of evil monkeys! They want to take you bag because they think there's foos in it. They litterally attack you, so be prepares to wave a stick at them!

Don't forget to buy the tickets at the bottom (Golden temple), if you climb up to the caves without them, you'll have to go down again.

They just introduce a big fee for entering in the temple. They also ask for money for taking care of your shoes. I thought that Budha was against money:)

Underwhelming and uninteresting roadside temple. The giant golden Buddha is worth its weight in kitsch, however! 🤦🏾‍♂️

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the cave temples were originally built in the 1st century BC by King Wattagamini Abhaya. Be sure to visit all 5 ancient caves featuring granite carved statues. Read more

You should visit Monty's cafe on the opposite side of the street. Delicious! Just ask putside the temple

Stairs, stairs, neverending stairs... Doing Sigiriya and Dambulla in one day can be a challenge but not impossible, of course :)

The monkeys are cute indeed. The paintings are also beautiful.

Stunning sunset near the entrance to the rock temple. Free!

Amazing temple and very nice place

Very beautiful temple. Bring socks because you can't wear shoes and the soil can be very hot.

You must see the cave temple, amazing👍

Buy your tickets to the rock temple at the bottom BEFORE climbing several hundred steps to the entrance!

Don't forget to buy ticket on right side behind blue donate cabin near museum.

Meh! I mean it's nice, but nothing special. And keep on mind that you need to put your shoes off and the ground burns as hell. Better to come in the morning.

Very interesting and big temple. Covered with golden paint.

Don't follow google maps as it will take u on a wrong path, ask the local people instead. Did not enter the rock temple, as I found it ridiculously expensive - 15 dollars

Exactly 358 steps from ticket office to temple area

The rock temple is amazing!

gorgeous caves, worth the trip

Beware of the monkeys on the way up. They're quite mischievous.

Skip golden temple, not worth it. Very man-made and new

The fruit vendors are cool.

Wow spetziel alt Part von Temple

Cave temple, cave arts

Interesting, but not that impressive for 1500 Rupees entrance fee. Museum is very boring.

Buddha standing, Buddha sitting, Buddha sleeping... booooring...

Ceiling paintings

Overrated paintings, but nice view on the top.

Nice place

Очень впечатляет! Кассы внизу, мы поднялись уже наверх и пришлось снова спускаться вниз по двое за билетами((( 1500 рупий билет

Muito legal ver a quantidade de estátuas de buddha e as diferenças e semelhanças entre elas. Vale ampena contratar um gruia pra saber mais sobre a história do lugar.

Budistler için kutsal bizim içinse görülmesi gereken yerlerden biri.

Cuando entras en el templo se respira mucha paz y tranquilidad. Claro está cuando yo viajé no había tantos turistas, ahora es otra cosa. Pude experimentar el antes y después.

Les peintures de ce temple sont vieillent de 2000 ans et son superbement conservées!

Купите у торговцев манго и покормите мартышек по пути к храмовому комплексу. Они не кусаются :)

#Горный Храм #Дамбулла или #Золотой Храм Дамбулла. Это #пещерный #буддийский храм 1-ого века до н.э., #высеченный в #скале, с #многочисленными #статуями #Будды.