Dambulla is one of the places of historical importance   in Sri Lanka. It is situated  exactly   160 KMS from Colombo. It is situated at the very egad of North Western Province and the right beginning of the North – Central province.

              Dambulla is the centre of the cultural Triangle and is in close proximity to all cultural archaeological sites in the island. It is a city which has a great and glamour value not only towards the history and the heritage of Sri Lanka but for Sri Lana’s tourist industry.

            Tourists who come to Sri Lanka never fail to visit Dambulla. Their main attractions are  Dambulla  historical temple and  Sigiriya fortress. Sigiriya is wrold famous for its frescoes. This historical place is  considered the eighth  wonder  of  the world. It is situated about ten KMS away  from Dambulla. Other  attractive  places  are  picturesque  kandalama  tank, Kaludiya  Pokuna(pond)and  Namal Uyana. This city   belongs  to  the  dry  zone. The  largest  market  of Sri  Lanka is  situated  in  Dambulla. It  is  called  “The  encomec   centre.” The  city  becomes a height of activity during  the  evening until  late  in  the  night  since  it  is  the  centre  of  distribution  of  vegetables  harvest  to  entire  southern   sector  of  the  island. Almost all  the  vegetable  grown  in  Sri  Lanka  can  be  seen  here.

              You  can  experience  the  hobby  of  bird  watching  at  Kandalama. Kingfishers, woodpeckers,  parrots, pigeons, colourful  ladybirds  and  several   might  birds  can  be  seen  there.  Dambulla  has  a  hot  and  humid  climate  throughout   the  year. Wild  elephants  too  can  be  seen  at  Habarana, a  village situated  few  miles  away  from  Dambulla.