I was visiting Sri Lanka to see family with my ternage childen and wanted hr children to see Sri Lankan Heritage. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and although most people give prominence to the huge golden buddha statue, it is the caves and the statues and the 2100 sqm of murals inside the caves that are most significant and magnificent. The caves date bavk to 1-2 centuries BC snd have been major religious site since 11th century BC. The statues snd the details of murals are mesmerising and amazingly detailed for such ancient times, almost unimaginable. Well worth a visit. Entrance fee is only about £5/-. There's many vendors akong the way who may seem pestering and money grabbing, trying to sell flowers, food etc. Please be mindful that majority of people here struggle to make ends meet and a few pence go a long way in their lives. 🙏🏽

Awesome Buddhist temple a short hike up an easy set of steps largely under the shade of the over hanging jungle plans. Great views from the top and once in the temple such an amazing plethora of buddhist statues and cave paintings. In all there are 5 caves all dedicated to Buddah with so many interesting things to see. As thisis a temple you must ensure that you have clothing that covers upper arms and shoulders as well as knee's as without this level of respectfullness entry wouldn't be permitted.

Dambulla Cave Temple offers a mesmerizing blend of ancient art, history, and spirituality. The intricate cave paintings and statues provide a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich heritage. The climb to the temple is rewarding, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A must-visit for anyone traveling to Sri Lanka to experience its cultural depth.

This temple is a live one with many active devotees visiting this place to offer prayers. It takes about 400 steps to climb to the top. In side there are beautiful painting and Buddha in a sleeping pose. The atmosphere inside is very pleasant and one can offer lotus flowers being sold outside. During day time the floor can get pretty hot to walk barefoot. Authorities must lay a jute carpet as is being done in other parts of the world.

A very large and beautiful golden Buddha as well as a golden stupa. There is also a museum of Buddhism here too. There is a large car park available just before, free to enter but 50LKR to leave. If you want to go to the cave temple then there are a lot of steps to the left of the Buddha that you need to go up. About half way up, as the terrain levels off, foreigners are directed to a ticket office. This is a good 5 minute walk away, out of the compound and down a road. Tickets are 2000LKR per person, you need to get one here or you won’t be allowed entry to the caves.

Brilliant visit to the golden temple to learn about the history of Buddhism. Bring socks as you must take off your shoes. Give the shoe man a tip too l, out tour guide suggested 100RS. You can take photos and make sure you’re wearing clothes that is below the knee, for men and women.