Location: Dambulla
Top Things to do in Dambulla
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Dambulla, Central Province
Dambulla (Sinhalese: දඹුල්ල Dam̆bulla, Tamil: தம்புள்ளை Tampuḷḷai) is a large town, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km (92 mi) north-east of Colombo and 72 km (45 mi) north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction, it is the centre of vegetable distribution in the country.
Restaurants in Dambulla
1. Ravi Taxi Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
Enjoy your sri lankan experience with a safe and comfortable ride. At 'Taxi Service Sri Lanka' we ensure protection and reliability, while providing comfortable clean vehicles at a lower cost is our prime concern. we take the responsibility of your tour while you enjoy the best of Sri lanka at the lowest taxi fare in the city. we provide you everything you need to travel
Reviewed By petar011
Excellent car and driver. Very safe, spoke very good English, knew a lot about Sri Lanka, sites, history, etc. Highly recommended!
2. Mathisha Jeep Safari
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
Hi I am Vijith, i have 10 years experience in providing safari services to the visitors of Kaudulla and Minneriya and Hurulu eco National Park in Sri Lanka. (6000LKR jeep price)We are specialist to do safari in Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. We have been doing safari since 2009. We have luxury safari jeep. we are provide budget and luxury type safaris. Mathisha named Best safari with self confidence. also we do sigiriya tour, pidurangala,polonnaruwa ruins go and back.
3. Golden Temple of Dambulla
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4.5 based on 5,708 reviews
Reviewed By PennyScudamore
Best done with a guide to tell you all about the history and explain what you are seeing. All-in-all very impressive. Practical notes: it is a long climb up many stone steps to get there, so take plenty of water and wear good shoes. For the temples, ladies must cover their shoulders and legs, and everyone must take off their shoes - take a pair of socks with you if not already wearing them, as some of the pavings are outdoors and red hot!
4. Popham's Arboretum
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
The IFS-Popham Arboretum, Sri Lanka's only dry zone arboretum was established over five decades ago on 7.5 acres of thorny scrub jungle and abandoned 'Chena' land in Dambulla which is in the geographical center of our island, where history and culture merge amidst a natural landscape of water and mountains. The arboretum is not only about trees. There and many species of Birds, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Spiders and Mammals including Bats that can be seen within the premises.
Reviewed By inoshperera - Colombo, Sri Lanka
This is a must-visit place around Dambulla for nature lovers. Many different animals inside a relatively small space. However, the yellow route we took, took around 1hour to walk. There are many places around to snap a nice photo. The caretaker is very informative. You can give a donation of your choice to help maintain the place
5. Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By KristaTheNetherlands - Zeewolde, The Netherlands
The vegetables and fruits wholesale market: if you wonder what they grow and sell in Sri Lanka, stroll this market. You'll find all types of fruits and vegetables here. Cleaned and packed for transport. Also: watch all traffic in and around the market as everybody will come to this market at least once a week.
6. Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Kai_Wah - Malaysia, null
It is also known as Golden Temple of Dambulla with impressive collections of Buddha statues and wall paintings since 1st century and the wall was repainted since 18th century in Kandy Kingdom. Entrance fee of LKR1,500 per person and LKR25 for shoe storage. Proper attire is a must and security check before entry to the temple. One of the must visit cultural site in Sri Lanka with great representation of the Cave Temple culture for Buddhism/ Hinduism where is the most well-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka.
7. Jathika Namal Uyana
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4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By helasara - Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Jathika Namal Uyana in Sri Lanka is the biggest Na (ironwood tree) forest and pink quartz highland in Asia. The forest is home to a large bed of fossilized plants and is a nature preserve for animals. The Na (ironwood) tree is endemic to Sri Lanka and the replanted woodland is over 250 acres in range. According to archeological professional’s discoveries, the pink quartz has a history of over 550 million years. This exclusive natural place has been taking forward to the consideration of the world around 20 years before from today, by a great Buddhist hermit, Venerable Wanawasi Rahula Thero.
8. Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By dilashdesilva - Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
ancient burial side along the main road . Well maintained . Small museum . Well preserved stone tombs .
