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Dambulla

Ancient palaces and historical sites

Dambulla is a historically rich city located in the Matale District, belonging to the Central Province of Sri Lanka. About 4 hours from the capital city Colombo and around 4.5 hours from the Bandaranaike International airport, Dambulla is popularly known for its stunning cave temples, the most visited attraction that holds both historic and religious significance.

Dambulla also houses the “Economic Centre”, the main hub of vegetable and fruit distribution in Sri Lanka. There are also other popular sites like Rose Quartz Mountain, the international cricket stadium, and the Sigiriya Rock fortress. When visiting Dambulla, things to do encompass many exhilarating adventures. Discover a city where history meets a vibrant culture – during your stay at Amaya Lake Dambulla.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT DAMBULLA, SRI LANKA
Dambulla is about 4 hours from Colombo and roughly 4.5 hours from the Bandaranika international airport. It’s quite a scenic drive!
Dambulla is a relatively humid and sunny city with temperatures averaging 30-33 degrees.
Sri Lankans are known for their hospitality and warm nature. The people in Dambulla are no different. They are friendly, helpful and the population in Dambulla is approximately 65,000. You will always find them smiling so the next time you are in Dambulla, do say hello!
There is no nightlife as such in Dambulla. You will not find a bar or pub unless you are visiting a hotel or boutique as it’s a rather historic and religious city. However, all star-class hotels host its own bar or pub with happy hours and snacks.
Cycling to Dambulla and the Central Province has been quite popular since last year with many bikers enjoying this scenic trek. Yes, it’s absolutely do-able and you will find a number of sites, assisting you with small groups of cyclists.

History, culture and a laid back city – Dambulla is perfect for both adventure and some peace and quiet.

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