DAMBULLA

In Matale District in Sri Lanka's Central Province, Dambulla lies approximately 148 kilometres (92 mi) northeast of Colombo. Significant attractions include its cave temple complex and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium; other notable features are South Asia's most extensive rose quartz mountain range and Iron Wood Forest Na Uyana Aranya. Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site near the Dambulla cave temple complexes is another must-see spot nearby. Dambulla Cave Temple, commonly known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka's central region.