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From Heritance Kandalama the giant golden Buddha outside the entrance to this 340m-high ancient rock temple is visible. The history of Dambulla Cave Temples dates back to the 1st century BC, when King Walagamba, defeated at Anuradhapura, took refuge in a cave here for 14 years. When he regained the throne, he turned five of the caves into shrines.
The caves include a reclining Buddha 15 meters long and another 150 meters life-size Buddhist statues. Many of the paintings in the temple date back to the 19th century
Highlights: Time: 7AM | Distance From Hotel: About 13Km | Duration: 4 Hours | Price: Jeep – Rs.6500, Van – Rs. 6000 & Entrance Fee 10USD (Per Person)
Plan your visit with Hertiance Kandalama, for an extraordinary experience.
A hike to the historic Aligala (Elephant Rock) cave, dating from the 3rd century BC, will take just 40 minutes.
Anuradhapura, founded in the 4th century BC, is the cradle of Buddhist civilisation in Sri Lanka. The city is one of the archaeological wonders of the world.
At 6.30am the air is filled with birdsong – it’s one of the best times to spot some of the 233 resident species.
Escape to an enchanted evening in the heart of nature with Heritance Kandalama’s flagship of unique dinners, the Bawa Cave Dinner.
From Heritance Kandalama the giant golden Buddha outside the entrance to this 340m-high rock temple is visible.
You can see our sewage treatment plant, a plant nursery, herbal garden and beehives.
This trek takes you up onto the rock on which the hotel is built, with fantastic panoramic views over Dambulla and Sigiriya.
The Puranagama (“ancient village”), 25 minutes’ walk from the hotel, offers a rare opportunity to see traditional Sri Lankan village life.
We have off-road bicycles you can hire that are well suited to the rugged terrain and are regularly checked and maintained for your safety and comfort.
The ancient sacred city of Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka in the 11th and 12th centuries. In its heyday, the 6km of city walls housed hundreds of people.
The spectacular Sigiriya (Lion Rock) rock fortress was built in the 5th century AD, by King Kashyapa. It is a wonder of ancient engineering, art and culture.
The Trails of Bawa tour, presented by Heritance Hotels & Resorts is a voyage into the heart of Tropical Modernism, the hallmark of Bawa’s design philosophy.
