Anuradhapura to Dambulla
Travel from Anuradhapura to Dambulla with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. Famous for its magnificent cave temple complex with over 150 Buddha statues and stunning ancient murals. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
78 km
Estimated Travel Time
~1h 57m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
Things to Do in Anuradhapura
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Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Mihintale Rock Monastery
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.
Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
Things to Do in Dambulla
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Dambulla Fresh Produce Market
Visit the largest wholesale vegetable and fruit market in Sri Lanka — a vibrant spectacle at dawn.
Dambulla Royal Rock Cave Temple
Explore five magnificent cave shrines carved into a rock outcrop, housing 153 Buddha statues and ancient murals.
Namal Uyana Forest Reserve
Walk through the largest ironwood forest in Asia, home to rare flora and migratory birds.