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Dambulla,
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Cave temples and granite hills at the heart of the ancient kingdoms.
Dambulla sits at the crossroads of the Cultural Triangle — a working market town crowned by a UNESCO-listed cave temple complex with five painted shrines carved into a granite outcrop. It is the most logical base for Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya safari in one short loop.
Best time: June to September. Duration: 2–3 nights.
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