Are you on your way to Sri Lanka and someone recommended you the Golden Temple of Dambulla for visiting? Are you not sure whether or not you should visit? then find the information related to it below and then decide if you want to visit or not.
About the Golden Temple Of Dambulla
It is in the country Sri Lanka which consists of World Heritage Sites including this one. It is basically a temple inside of a cave that has walls full of beautiful and meaningful carvings. It is well-maintained and is known to be the largest of all the other temples in Sri Lanka.
If you are looking to explore the religious and traditional sites of Sri Lanka then this is the place for you. For over 22 centuries It has been a sacred pilgrimage site for people. There are a total of five sanctuaries and its monastery is the largest of all.
You will find paintings and statues which represent the life of Buddha and Gautama. When you visit don’t forget to see the 4 sculptures of god and goddesses, 3 kings of Sri Lanka, and 153 different Buddha sculptures.
Location
Dambulla, Matale District, Sri Lanka
It is in the Sri Lanka’s central park which is located 45 miles or 72 kilometers North of Kandy and 92 miles or 148 kilometers east of Colombo. Surrounding this temple are the plains on which lie the 520 ft (160 meters) long tower. This area houses about eighty different caves but only five of these are a site of tourist attraction.
Best Time To Visit
Although people visit Sri Lanka throughout the year regardless of the season, the best time for you to visit this Golden temple of Dambulla is during the month of December and April or any month in between.
These months have dry and sunny weather. It is also not too hot during these months so exploring Dambulla and Sigiriya is a great option. On the other hand it’s cloudy and rains a lot From May to September
You should also avoid visiting on weekends as it will be packed with locals and tourists. So look for a time between the weekends and visit this golden temple of Dambulla to enjoy its rich Sri Lankan culture and tradition.
Ticket Fee
6 USD (2000 LKR) is the entrance fee for the Golden temple of Dambulla for each person. The entrance counter does not accept Visa or Debit cards so make sure to bring cash with you to pay on the spot.
You can find the ticket office at the base of the hill. You will be asked to remove your shoes before you enter the temple but don’t worry as there is a shoe rack to keep your shoes there for only 25-50 LKR. There is no Parking fee but make sure you don’t leave your valuable items in the car or tuk-tuk.
Opening Times
Temple timing: 7 AM to 7 PM.
Ticket counter timing: closes by 5 PM.
Editorial Staff at Ceylon Empire Travels are Specialist in Sri Lanka Travel.
