Top rated Tourist Attractions in Dambulla

Experience the best that Dambulla has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Minneriya National Park Safari image
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Minneriya National Park Safari
Wildlife and safari park
👍👍 Very good experience with mathisha! We really enjoyed the safari, we saw many elephants adults and babies just next to us. He is really nice guy!! All the time was trying to find more elephants and carefully getting closer. Plus, he gave us some mangos and coconut, they were delicious!! Safari defin...
4.90 (161 reviews) (~6.23 km from centre)
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Avukana Buddha Statue
Buddhist temple
Carved during the reign of Dhatusena, this 12-m.-tall statue of the Buddha was hewn from granite.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~21.52 km from centre)
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Na Uyana Aranya (Monastery)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Specially lot of foreign monks are meditating at this monastery. This place is like heaven. Very silent and peaceful. Well maintained and arranged. Beautiful flowers everywhere. Specially orchids. Open to people between 10am to 12pm. We should adhere to these rules. Please be calm and silent when yo...
4.80 (407 reviews) (~21.19 km from centre)
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Sigiriya
Fortress
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.
4.70 (17.5K reviews) (~15.14 km from centre)
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Aukana Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Aukana Ancient Rock Temple is a sacred buddhist temple region that has numerous worth-seeing sacred residues including Aukana Buddha, a massive Buddha statue carved out of a large single rock, towering over 40ft height, being the specimen of excellent ancient sculpture technology of the nation. Bot...
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~21.44 km from centre)
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Ritigala Strict Natural Reserve
National park
👍👍 😊 Historical contex of Ritigala The chronicle Mahavansa Mentions that King Pandukabhaya established his garrison at this occasion to fight his uncles. Prince Aritta who was ordained as a monk in the Buddha Sasana for the first time in Sri Lanka after embracing theBuddha Dhamma During the reign of K...
4.70 (788 reviews) (~26.96 km from centre)
St. Anthony's National Shrine - Wahakotte | සා. අන්තෝනි ජාතික සිද්ධස්ථානය - වාසලකෝට්ටේ image
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St. Anthony's National Shrine - Wahakotte | සා. අන්තෝනි ජාතික සිද්ධස්ථානය - වාසලකෝට්ටේ
Catholic church
👍👍 Today we came to find my wife's father after 35 years. The Father in charge of this holy place was very kind to give us full support.
4.70 (219 reviews) (~18.43 km from centre)
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Taxi.lk - Airport Transfer Colombo Sri Lanka
Taxi service
👍👍 I have used their services on several occasions. They provide an efficient, prompt and courtious service. My first transfer was from BIA to Hilton Colombo. Then I visited Ella from Hilton Colombo. I highly recommend their service for your transportation needs.
4.70 (147 reviews) (~6.34 km from centre)
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Sri Lanka Balloon - Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd
Balloon ride tour agency
👍👍 An awesome experience of a lifetime! That was Amazing!! So much fun and the scenes we saw are mind blowing.Our Pilot Hakki was great, he was very informative and walked us through everything we needed to know while in flight! The ground crew were super helpful, We always felt very safe and secure!...
4.70 (80 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)
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Nalanda Gedige (Central point of Sri Lanka)
Historical landmark
Stone remains of an 8th-10th century Hindu Dravidian style temple & Sri Lanka's center point.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~22.74 km from centre)
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Jathika Namal Uyana
National reserve
👍👍 The “Jathika Namal Uyana” is “the largest Na-forest and pink quartz mountain in Asia”. This unrevealed unique natural heaven has been brought forward to the attention of the world almost 15 years before, by Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thero. The Namal Uyana which is spectacular and attractive with its exce...
4.60 (663 reviews) (~10.01 km from centre)
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Ederagala Wana Senasuna
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Calm and Quiet place which will definitely sooth your Mind ☸️🛐 There is much to wander around that will make you feel better 💯 Make sure that you won't make much sound and disturb the monks because it's a place where monks meditate on a special routine. Please follow safety guidelines due to the P...
4.60 (124 reviews) (~5.55 km from centre)
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Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Buddhist temple
Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals.
4.50 (10.6K reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)
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Minneriya National Park
National park
This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife.
4.50 (999 reviews) (~26.49 km from centre)
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Pidurangala Rock Temple Ticket Office (LKR.1000.00 per tourists person)
Tourist attraction
👍 Great way to climb up and see Lion Rock from a viewpoint if your on a tight budget. It takes approx 45 minutes to climb if you have good-average fitness. Costs 500 rupees. The majority of the climb is up steps however the last 10 minutes requires you to climb on your hands and knees. Climbed up at s...
4.50 (221 reviews) (~15.9 km from centre)
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Kandalama Bunt
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice place to calm down in evening and mornings. Both sunrise and sunset views are realy amazing to watch. Nice olace to do cycling in the evening. Not a crowded area.
4.50 (190 reviews) (~4.58 km from centre)
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Moragahakanda Dam Viewing Point
Tourist attraction
👍 View is very good. Lot of people stay to look that seen. I think this idea is best to the travelers. Because they can feel the full seen without effort. 👍
4.40 (265 reviews) (~23.58 km from centre)
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Popham's Arboretum
Park
👍👍 Had a great night tour to see the Grey Slender Loris’! We managed to see 5 individuals in total and were able to get some great views and photos. Overall an amazing experience and well worth it! Costs 2500LKR per person and the two guides took us around the park for over an hour and were brilliant...
4.40 (237 reviews) (~3.09 km from centre)
Menikdena Archeological Reserve and Arboretum | මැණික්දෙන පුරාවිද්‍යා රක්ෂිතය සහ වෘක්ෂෝද්‍යානය image
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Menikdena Archeological Reserve and Arboretum | මැණික්දෙන පුරාවිද්‍යා රක්ෂිතය සහ වෘක්ෂෝද්‍යානය
Historical landmark
👍👍 An ancient archaeological site of a temple and a monastery. Within around 5-10km distance from Dambulla town and easy access, but note that the bi road is bit narrow. Parking space is available and best to reach during day time. If you visit here, don’t forget to visit the Wamadilla tank and temple...
4.40 (64 reviews) (~12.02 km from centre)
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Hurulu Eco Park - Wild Elephant Safari
Tour operator
😐 We went to Hurulu eco park for the safari. We managed to see over 30 elephants. We had a great time. Our criticism is the way the safari system is run. The jeeps should not interfere with the daily lives of these gorgeous animals. Instead there are way too many jeeps. When one driver spots elephant...
4.30 (406 reviews) (~24.33 km from centre)
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