Matale District

Hill country

Part of Central Province. Explore its destinations, attractions, food and stays below.

Destinations

A cool highland village east of Matale, gateway to the emerald Sembuwatta Lake and the misty Riverston edge of the Knuckles Range.

A bustling spice-country town north of Kandy, wrapped in hills and famous for its cave temple, Hindu kovil and roadside spice gardens.

The village around the iconic Lion Rock fortress, at the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle and ringed by ancient sites and safari parks.