TOP SIGHTS IN DAMBULLA
NAMAL UYANA – THE ROSE QUARTZ MOUNTAINS
Set in the ironwood forest in Dambulla is believed to be Asia’s largest rose quartz mountain. Even though it doesn’t sparkle like polished crystal, it does have an extraordinary dusty pink hue. It takes about half an hour to an hour to hike up to the mountain in order to witness the amazing view. You can find this location HERE.
DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE
One of the most visited and celebrated cave temples in Sri Lanka is the Dambulla cave temple, this temple consists of 5 temples and is on a massive rock at some 1118ft above sea level. You can find the location of the Cave temple HERE.
KANDALAMA RESERVOIR
This reservoir is 21 m high and 1600 m wide, and mainly used for irrigation purposes. Kandalama reservoir is such a beautiful location, the surrounding can take your breath away. You can find this location HERE.
FOOD & DRINKS
SANDRA RESTAURANT
A small restaurant located, closer to Dambulla cave temple, with amazing and authentic Sri Lankan breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It would cost around $6 – $8 per person to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
LITTLE HUT RESTAURANT
Rated for its amazing views from the restaurant, amazing hospitality, and food, Litle Hut restaurant is a simple restaurant on the roadside with a wide variety of food on its menu. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
LAKE VIEW RESTAURANT
Lake View restaurant is a family-owned small business where they offer delicious Sri Lankan rice and curry and other dishes to make your stay memorable in Dambulla. The cost would be about $4 – $7 per person to dine here. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
ACCOMMODATION
GREEN HOUSE RESORT
A 2-star small resort with a calm and quiet environment, friendly staff, and great hospitality. The price per night is affordable as $15 for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.
THAL SEVANA
A spacious hotel with a great view of the Sigiriya rock fortress, this hotel is in close vicinity to many attractions around. It would cost about $16 for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.
Sigiriyana Resort by Thilanka
A beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities, spacious rooms, a garden, and a very large pool. This hotel would cost $52 per night for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.