Sightseeing in Dambulla has a lot to offer. You'll be mesmerized by the many cave temples, forests and important natural landmarks, such as, Rose Quartz Mountain and Iron Wood Forest. Sightseeing in Dambulla will keep you wanting for more.
Caves
Dambulla Tourism offers its tourists loads of places of visit, the caves being one of the most important sites in Dambulla. There are more than 80 caves in which monks used to meditate. The caves worth mentioning are:
Maha-Raja_Viharaya (also called The Temple of the Great King)
Golden Cave Temple
The other caves include:
Dambulla Rock Temple
This cave which was built in the 1st Century B.C., comprises of five cave temples. History has it that the caves were a shelter to King Valagam Bahu, when he was sent into exile by Anuradhapura. There are innumerable paintings and statues present here. The statues belong to the Hindu religion and date back to 12th Century AD. There are also 48 statues of Lord Buddha. The paintings are believed to be of the 18th Century AD and adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves.
Golden Temple
This is a sacred temple at Dambulla, located at high point, which makes climbing to the point a challenge. It comprises of 5 caves and houses many statues of Lord Buddha and paintings, which are both secular and religious in theme. You'll be awe-stricken by the interiors of the caves.
Cave Temple
There are 5 caves that were cut out from a huge rock. It is believed that the caves were used as a place of hiding. The paintings here date back to the 15th and 16th Centuries. The cost of entry is Rs 500. In 1991, the Cave Temple was taken into Unesco's World Heritage List.
Iron Wood Forest
History states that King Dappula of the 10th Century AD declared this piece of land as a sanctuary for humans. It is said that those who took refuge here planted trees. This in turn became an extensive Iron wood plantation, thus the name Iron Wood Forestry.
Rose Quartz Mountain
Besides this, the Rose Quartz is another interesting site that adds to your Dambulla Travel. It is a mountain range which is said to be 500 million years old. Quartz of the colors rose, white and violet is found here.
Sightseeing in Dambulla is one of the many things that you can do while on your Dambulla Tour. You would enjoy every moment of it.
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