🏷 Historical Site
🏷 Cultural Heritage Site
Dowa Rock Temple
About This Place
Dowa Rock Temple
Famous for a large unfinished 12m Buddha statue carved into rock face and Kandyan-era paintings depicting Jathaka stories.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 December to April
Safety Rating
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible via Badulla-Bandarawela road; approx. 5 hours travel from Colombo
📖 Legends & Stories
King Walagamba is said to have carved the statue while hiding here during invasions but left it unfinished.
Location
📍 Find It Here
6.899600, 81.040700
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