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title: "Dowa Rock Temple"
description: "A rock temple along the Bandarawela to Ella road featuring a partially carved standing Buddha image cut into the cliff face."
region: "Uva"
best_time: "January to April"
url: "https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/dowa-rock-temple"
publisher: "Welcome Sri Lanka"
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# Dowa Rock Temple

> Explore Dowa Rock Temple in Uva

A rock temple along the Bandarawela to Ella road featuring a partially carved standing Buddha image cut into the cliff face.

- Region: Uva
- Type: cultural
- Best time to visit: January to April
- Suggested time: Half Day

Welcome to **Dowa Rock Temple**, a distinctive destination in the Uva province of Sri Lanka. A rock temple along the Bandarawela to Ella road featuring a partially carved standing Buddha image cut into the cliff face.

Travellers exploring the island add Dowa Rock Temple to their route for its authentic character and the way it rounds out a wider Sri Lanka itinerary. Whether you are drawn by history, nature, or spirituality, Dowa Rock Temple rewards visitors who take the time to look beyond the island's best-known landmarks.

The best time to visit is generally January to April. Plan a half-day to a full day here depending on how the site fits into your onward journey.

- Rock-Carved Buddha
- Ancient Temple
- Hill Country Route
- Unfinished Carving

Dowa Rock Temple is best combined with nearby attractions in the Uva region, so check the map before you go and pair it with other stops along your route.

## Highlights

- Rock-Carved Buddha
- Ancient Temple
- Hill Country Route
- Unfinished Carving

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Source: [Welcome Sri Lanka](https://www.welcomesrilanka.com) — https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/dowa-rock-temple  
Plan a trip: https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/contact-us · info@welcomesrilanka.com · +94 77 765 2180 (phone & WhatsApp)