Dharma Roads
Central Province · Sri Lanka · South Asia
Dambulla Cave Temple
Five caves with more than 150 Buddha images under painted rock ceilings.
Local tip
Sigiriya rock is 20 km away. Do Sigiriya at dawn and Dambulla in the afternoon.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Colombo (CMB), 150 km
- Suggested stay
- 1 days
- Best season
- Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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Visa and entry: Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before travel.
Some nationalities have been granted free ETAs in recent years; check your fee. Cover shoulders and knees at all temples.
Rough daily cost per person
| ৳ BDT | ₹ INR | US$ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | ৳4,270 | ₹3,080 | US$35 |
| Mid-range | ৳9,760 | ₹7,040 | US$80 |
| Comfort | ৳21,960 | ₹15,840 | US$180 |
Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.
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Last updated: 2026-10-17