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The caves’ history dates back to the 1st Century BCE, when King Walagamba, defeated at Anuradhapura, took refuge in one. There are five caves containing 150 Buddhist statues. Many of the paintings in the temple date back to the 19th Century CE. The Dambulla Cave Temple is located just 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
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