📜 Largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. 🔍 Home to five gorgeous caves with magnificent temples, larger-than-life Buddha statues, and elaborate paintings of Buddha, Vishnu, and Saman.#Why Go ✨ Magnificent ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site for over two millennia 🎨 Elaborate, vibrant paintings and larger-than-life statues 🏞️ Enjoy a moderate hike with panoramic views of surrounding plains, including Sigiriya 🧘 Still home to Buddhist monks, a functional monastery dating back two millennia ☔ Discover how the temple is carved to prevent rainwater entry into caves#Why Avoid ⚠️ Moderate hike with rock stairs may be challenging for some 🐒 Beware of monkeys along the path#Tips 🚶 Be prepared for a moderate 20-minute hike with rock stairs. 🐒 Beware of monkeys along the path. 👟 Remove shoes and wear knee-covering clothing for entry. 🏛️ Visit the on-site museum. 🚗 Combine with a trip to nearby Sigiriya