Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
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thelfm
uk83 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Went to an ODI SL V SA. We paid about £15 per ticket which gave us nice views but it was lacking in atmosphere. Didn't help it was a 'dry' ground that day. Might be tempted to go for a cheaper seat where there were other people nearby as a number of seats near us were empty so it was a bit meh from a 'watching SL play cricket in SL' perspective. The areas with cheaper seats were full which is how I wanted to watch the game.
Written 23 August 2018
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Titus D
Sri Lanka6,908 contributions
Jun 2018
This is one of most fascinating cricket stadium in the country but not a historic place as it was built about 15 years ago. You have to buy a ticket to watch matches being played on schedules.
Rangiri Dambulla Cricket Stadium is located not far away from the city centre. It is located in a really beautiful place, adjacent to a tank (lake) and surrounded by the wonderful natural countryside of this famous town with its Golden Temple. The plan when building it, was for it to stage cricket matches at times of the year when the south of the country is experiencing monsoon rains and therefore it is located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka where rainfall is less. It seems that there are not a lot of matches played there but the place is fascinating for its purpose and beautiful location.
A guard let us go to the right to the top where cameramen are stationed to have a most beautiful sight of the stadium and the surrounding lake and hills. There was cool breeze and we were made comfortable.
The road which leads to the ground from Kurunugala is completed its widening and well attended which would make it easier to travel to this place. This is an international stadium well maintained and very nice to see. It is a beautiful Cricket Ground and near a natural lake which is also refreshing. Unfortunately not many matches are played here.
The grandstand gives a great view of the game. If possible must go only when there is a match and I witnessed a match and what an atmosphere. The whole ground is full of noisy supporters with bands playing some songs interludes and even people sing too.
Go and enjoy a match when it is played and you can check the schedules when a foreign cricket team tours Sri Lanka.
Rangiri Dambulla Cricket Stadium is located not far away from the city centre. It is located in a really beautiful place, adjacent to a tank (lake) and surrounded by the wonderful natural countryside of this famous town with its Golden Temple. The plan when building it, was for it to stage cricket matches at times of the year when the south of the country is experiencing monsoon rains and therefore it is located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka where rainfall is less. It seems that there are not a lot of matches played there but the place is fascinating for its purpose and beautiful location.
A guard let us go to the right to the top where cameramen are stationed to have a most beautiful sight of the stadium and the surrounding lake and hills. There was cool breeze and we were made comfortable.
The road which leads to the ground from Kurunugala is completed its widening and well attended which would make it easier to travel to this place. This is an international stadium well maintained and very nice to see. It is a beautiful Cricket Ground and near a natural lake which is also refreshing. Unfortunately not many matches are played here.
The grandstand gives a great view of the game. If possible must go only when there is a match and I witnessed a match and what an atmosphere. The whole ground is full of noisy supporters with bands playing some songs interludes and even people sing too.
Go and enjoy a match when it is played and you can check the schedules when a foreign cricket team tours Sri Lanka.
Written 27 June 2018
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Paul B
Chesterfield, UK1,657 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Went to this match & what an atmosphere. Sold out ground full of noisy supporters . The grandstand gives a gret view of the game. Major downside was the policing which was terrible. Awful crush to get in which was very dangerous . Inside the ground plenty of police who seemed to have no authority & were only interested in watching the match
Written 28 August 2016
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ruwantrip
Colombo, Sri Lanka96 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Dambulla international criket stadium is just a staying as normal stadium and nothing to see there.it is not functioning well so nobody maintain it like international stadium as it should be.bit sad and wast of money.
Written 21 May 2015
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paulinebell
England42 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Recently returned from a cultural tour of Sri Lanka with Diethelm Travel. Firstly, our Driver Nanditha Perera was a Gem. He was kind, considerate and knowledgeable, even putting up with my barrage of questions.! We stayed at the Cinnamon Lodge which was very pleasant and went on a Safari, the highlight of which was seeing an Elephant charging one of the jeeps, just glad it wasn't ours! Our next Hotel in Kandy wasn't quite such a success as it was high on a hill and we were at the mercy of the Topaz Hotel, which was very much a tourist trap, they even had a '60's wine list, buy the staff were quite lovely ,as were all the staff we meet. The trip through the Mountain on a train, was something to remember and the Hill Club was fab with lots of old world charm(even a door for the Ladies to enter the club) It was also nice to have a proper service as I was getting buffeted out! The Spice Garden was another highlight, very interesting. The Grand Udawalawe Hotel was a real treat, quite spectacular. Our final Hotel was The Sands, nothing sing about, but it served the purpose of an unwind from all the travelling.
So.....Sri Lank itself. It is like a balm in the countryside. The Buddha's and all the Temples were fascinating and such a rich cultural place. Asides from the Tuk-Tuk's and the richly painted lorries (many of which bore a legend that they were fully insured?) The maniacal Bus Drivers, cows wandering around, bicycles everywhere, life was very peaceful, the most noise came from the Monkey's. The Town's were a little crazy, but thanks to our fabulous Nan, we felt very safe, his driving skills were fantastic. The other thing that really struck, was how clean it was, no litter here. Smiling children in immaculate white School clothes, waved cheerily at us all over the place, but go soon, I fear that things will change, which will be very sad. I so enjoyed all the lovely people I meet and Yes I would go back!
So.....Sri Lank itself. It is like a balm in the countryside. The Buddha's and all the Temples were fascinating and such a rich cultural place. Asides from the Tuk-Tuk's and the richly painted lorries (many of which bore a legend that they were fully insured?) The maniacal Bus Drivers, cows wandering around, bicycles everywhere, life was very peaceful, the most noise came from the Monkey's. The Town's were a little crazy, but thanks to our fabulous Nan, we felt very safe, his driving skills were fantastic. The other thing that really struck, was how clean it was, no litter here. Smiling children in immaculate white School clothes, waved cheerily at us all over the place, but go soon, I fear that things will change, which will be very sad. I so enjoyed all the lovely people I meet and Yes I would go back!
Written 30 April 2015
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SEs
London, UK25,869 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This is an international Cricket grounds. On the main road to Trincomalee by the road side. You can stop if you like Cricket.
Written 1 December 2019
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gaya
London, UK8 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
A cricket ground in Dambulla. With agreat view overlooking ibbangamuwa reservoir.
Could be quite warm depending on most of the year.
Sun screen, shades, suitable clothes for warm weather and plenty of liquids recommended.
Could be quite warm depending on most of the year.
Sun screen, shades, suitable clothes for warm weather and plenty of liquids recommended.
Written 30 December 2018
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tejasparekh3
Mumbai, India1,253 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
the security guard let us in once he knew we were foreigners. after parking another guard took us right to the top where cameramen are stationed to have a most beautiful sight of the stadium and the surrounding lake and hills. the cool breeze made me vow that I shall revisit this stadium when india plays here next
Written 3 April 2018
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Old_Fotofart
Chandler’s Ford, UK235 contributions
Aug 2017
Poor facilities, poor restaurants and a super rip off in the snack bar. Overcrowded, inefficient flow through the airport and over zelous officials
Written 24 February 2018
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profjoypc
Alnwick, UK4,563 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Rangiri International Stadium is located in a really beautiful place, adjacent to a tank (lake) and surrounded by the wonderful natural countryside of this famous town with its Golden Temple. The plan when building it was for it to stage cricket matches at times of the year when the south of the country is inundated with monsoon rains. It seems that there are not a lot of matches played there but the place is fascinating for its purpose and beautiful location,
Written 2 February 2018
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Jason C
North Perth, Australia
Is beer for sale at the ground whilst cricket matches are being played?
Written 29 July 2018
Beer and cigarettes are sold in the public as well as the ground as it is banned in Sri Lanka to use them in public. If you wish, you can have them in the pubs available there.
Written 30 July 2018
Jason C
North Perth, Australia
Is beer for sale at the ground whilst cricket matches are being played?
Written 29 July 2018
Consuming Beer and smoking cigarettes are banned in public in Sri Lanka. Therefore Beer are not sold in the pavilion. But there are restaurants/ pubs in the building where you can consume them within its premises.
Written 31 July 2018
Philip W
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
Hi there,
If I wanted to watch to ODI against Australia on 28th August. Do you think I'll be ok to just buy a ticket on the day at the stadium? Thanks
Written 17 August 2016
Hi, cannot guaranteed..dambulla is a wellknown place to overcroweded whenever a match played...then dont wait until the day it play..just try to contact SLC or try to reserv online...and my advice is please reserve your seat well in advance...
Written 18 August 2016
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