Location: Matale
Top Things to do in Matale
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Matale (Sinhala: මාතලේ, Tamil:மாத்தளை) often written as Mathale (pronounced Maathalé), is a large town in Matale District of the Central Province, of Sri Lanka. It is 142 kilometres (88 mi) from Colombo and near Kandy. Surrounding the town are the Knuckles Mountain Range, the foothills were called Wiltshire by the British. It is a mainly agricultural area, where tea, rubber, vegetable and spice cultivation dominate.
Restaurants in Matale
1. Euphoria Spice and Herbal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 350 reviews
We offer free Sri Lankan spice and ayurveda tours.Please book in advance for lunch and cookery classes. ( Please note that our restaurant is operated only on reservations). Location:If you are coming from Matale or Kandy, we are located 15km away from Matale in the Dambulla road in the town called "Madawala Ulpotha" infront of Temple Mahamewnawa. If you are coming from Dambulla, we are located 30 km from Dambulla in the Kandy-Dambulla road. We can also be identified as number 88.
Reviewed By gerardl134
We spent there few hours and enjoy every minute???? Visit in spice garden was very interesting and guide demonstrated wide knowledge about plants . Cooking classes are still in our minds... Shall explaind all spices, rules and gave us opportunity to be real part of meal preparation- Finally all was so delicious that our stomaches almost exploded. At the end there was option to buy some spices, teas etc but without pressure that we have to buy something... Recommended place!
2. Nalanda Gedige
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
An ancient mysteries close to Dabulla .it,s more important place as archeological someone studying ancient building structure this is the key point to learn something .
Reviewed By 1LifeStand - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Interesting little place to stop at for 10min on the way from Dambulla to Kandy! Free entrance for foreigners!
3. Sera Ella falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By eraj9 - London, United Kingdom
Bit diffiuclt and off the usual main road.. about 10kms. Simply beautiful. Need to be careful as bathing can be dangerous quite close to the falls. Safer further down .
4. Riverstone Gap
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By morningsrilanka - Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Hiking in Riverston Sri Lanka was an unexpected highlight of my journey throughout the island. Riverston is a region best defined by the popular term, ‘off the beaten path’. We drove for several hours, parked in the middle of nowhere and then embarked on a hike. We headed across the river and through the rice fields and farmland. There is minimal signage but luckily we had our guide Lukobanda to guide us up. The hike doesn’t have a specific name according to the locals other than the Riverston Hike. The hike looks out over the Knuckles mountain range and the surrounding highlands. It’s one of the short day trip hikes in the area. The end of the hike ends with a sharp 300m drop, which made for some pretty epic photos. From here you can chill and take in the views of the Thelgamuwa Valley, the terraced rice fields, and the Knuckles mountain range. This spot is called ‘The Worlds End’.The hike is 5km long but not incredibly difficult.
5. Sembuwaththa Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By sajithmj - Warakapola, Sri Lanka
Sembuwatta Lake is a tourist attraction and site visit high popular among local and foreign visitors sightseeing as less touristy site. This lake is situated at Elkaduwa area in the Matale District of Sri Lanka. And this is adjacent to the Campbell’s Lane Forest Reserve and small tea estate with palm trees.Sembuwatta Lake is a man-made lake created from natural spring water. Alongside the lake is a natural swimming pool. A nice place to spend a day. Cool and enchanting environment. Suitable for children too, there is a dedicated swimming fool for them. wedding photographers and the photo lovers will enjoy this place. It’s worth going through the tough pathway. Wonderful nature scenic place to relax. Those who love nature, be ready for good scenes. beautiful and quite calm place to enjoy the nature. better place for family and kids and friends and also for couples. nice place for wedding photography.
