Self-Guided Tour: Dambulla - Rock Temple (UNESCO Heritage Site)
1 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
HOTSPOTS YOU'LL VISIT
1. Somawathi Stupa and Ticket Office
Somawathi Stupa is located closer to the Rangiri Dambullu Raja Maha Viharaya and ajoining to Siri Walagamba Maha Pirivena, around 700m from the ticket office. This archaeological site was built for King Valagamba's Queen.
2. Golden Cave Temple
This monastery is located under an overhanging colossal rock boulder that towers around 160 meters over the surrounding plain.
3.Uyanwatta Rajamaha Vihara Museum
The Gold Plated Statue of Damma Chakka posture is the largest Buddha statue of the world in this posture. The Buddha’s statue was built in 2001 including a museum underneath which houses to several different image types of Lord Buddha in other countries.
4. Museum of Wall Paintings
The Painting Museum of Dambulla was first opened in year of 2003, then reopened as a Painting Research and Conservation Center, in 2009.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
HOTSPOTS YOU'LL VISIT
1. Somawathi Stupa and Ticket Office
Somawathi Stupa is located closer to the Rangiri Dambullu Raja Maha Viharaya and ajoining to Siri Walagamba Maha Pirivena, around 700m from the ticket office. This archaeological site was built for King Valagamba's Queen.
2. Golden Cave Temple
This monastery is located under an overhanging colossal rock boulder that towers around 160 meters over the surrounding plain.
3.Uyanwatta Rajamaha Vihara Museum
The Gold Plated Statue of Damma Chakka posture is the largest Buddha statue of the world in this posture. The Buddha’s statue was built in 2001 including a museum underneath which houses to several different image types of Lord Buddha in other countries.
4. Museum of Wall Paintings
The Painting Museum of Dambulla was first opened in year of 2003, then reopened as a Painting Research and Conservation Center, in 2009.
Duration: 3 hours
Not included
- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Cultural
95%
Tourism
80%
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