After much deliberation, we decided that we really did want to see the 5 buddhist caves at Dambulla, even if it did cost 1500 rupees (US$13) each to enter.
From a far, the mountain looks huge. And well, up close it wasn't much smaller..
From a far, the mountain looks huge. And well, up close it wasn't much smaller..
Down the bottom of the mountain is this really big buddha - built from donations from Japan just a couple of years ago. How can you not LOVE those gaudy decorations?!
Inside the main area are 5 caves, all of them are covered in the most amazing frescoes and filled with some beautiful Buddha statues. The sheer number of statues, the understanding of just how old they are and how old the caves themselves are (B.C times!!) was mind boggling.
The colours in the frescoes were so amazingly beautiful but calming aswell.
The colours in the frescoes were so amazingly beautiful but calming aswell.
It really was such a peaceful and awe inspiring place. Well worth the trek up the mountain and the entrance fees!!
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