Things to do in Matale
Hill countryMatale District in the hill country has 7 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Aluvihare Rock Temple (Matale Alu Viharaya), Matale Spice Gardens, Nalanda Gedige. Here's what to see and do in Matale, Sri Lanka.
Aluvihare Rock Temple (Matale Alu Viharaya)
A cave temple among great boulders where the Buddhist Pali Canon was first committed to writing in the 1st century BC.
Matale Spice Gardens
Roadside herbal and spice gardens where guides walk you through cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and Ayurvedic plants.
Nalanda Gedige
A small, complete ancient stone temple blending Buddhist and Hindu architecture, near the geographic centre of Sri Lanka.
Pitawala Pathana and Mini World's End
UNESCOA montane grassland plateau ending abruptly at a sheer cliff drop known as Mini World's End.
Riverston Peak and Gap
UNESCOA windswept viewpoint on the western edge of the Knuckles Range, with sweeping views over montane grasslands and valleys.
Sembuwatta Lake
A strikingly clear man-made lake ringed by pine forest and hills in the highlands above Elkaduwa.
Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam (Kovil)
A vividly painted Hindu temple in the town centre with a towering gopuram covered in hundreds of Dravidian figures.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Matale?
- Popular attractions in Matale include Aluvihare Rock Temple (Matale Alu Viharaya), Matale Spice Gardens, Nalanda Gedige.
- How many attractions are there in Matale?
- We currently list 7 attractions in Matale District.