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Golden Temple of Dambulla

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Golden Temple of Dambulla

Name: Golden Temple of Dambulla
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Singharaja Garden

September 12, 2019

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The cave temples of Dambulla date back to the first centuries BC and are the largest and best preserved Buddhist cave temples in the country. Since 1991, the impressive, also …

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December 7, 2018

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The golden Buddha is nearly 30 meters high and mighty. The complex is still a monastery, as well as a school and a training center for monks. There is also a Buddha museum here.

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Diana&Dieter

September 2, 2022

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Just downhill from the cave temple

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1. Golden Temple of Dambulla – Dambulla Cave Temple Complex loop from Dambulla

7.68km

02:05

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Dambulla Cave Temple Complex – Golden Temple of Dambulla loop from Bambaragaleyaya

2.65km

00:48

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Golden Temple of Dambulla – Dambulla Cave Temple Complex loop from Padeniya

1.46km

00:28

70m

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Friday 30 January

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Golden Temple of Dambulla

1. Golden Temple of Dambulla – Dambulla Cave Temple Complex loop from Dambulla

2. Dambulla Cave Temple Complex – Golden Temple of Dambulla loop from Bambaragaleyaya

3. Golden Temple of Dambulla – Dambulla Cave Temple Complex loop from Padeniya

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