The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Matale, Central Province

April 12, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

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

Kandy Dambulla Road Arunaloka Farm, Madawala Ulpotha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 77 270 9107 [email protected] http://www.euphoriaspice.com/
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5.0 based on 350 reviews

Euphoria Spice and Herbal

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. Seylan tour

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Seylan tour

Welcome to seylantour,seylantour is the leading tour agency and the only one which focuses solely on the interests of the Sri Lanka’s inbound tourism sector.

3. Pitawala Pathana

Rattota-Illukkumbura Road, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Pitawala Pathana

Reviewed By newtonjsurg - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Only the short trees, shrubs and grass found here as there are lots of seasonal wind blows across this plane. This plane extends about 10 hectares. Endemic fauna and flora are found here.

4. Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Matale, Aluvihara Aluvihara Junction, Matale Rd, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 66 2 222533 http://www.aluvihara.virusinc.org
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Reviewed By GirishD446 - Hyderabad, India

Around 160 MT high rock temple situated in natural caves having reclining Buddha statues. Caves are having paintings on walls & ceilings of different eras crafted by different kings. Excellent place to visit. It takes around 1 hr to climb and back.

5. Knuckles Mountain Range

Matale Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Knuckles Mountain Range

Reviewed By newtonjsurg - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This mountain range extends from Kand district to Matale district. So much of biodiversity found here. These mountains are covered with misty rain forests. Endemic birds. Reptiles and fauna and flora found here.

6. Nalanda Gedige

Matale 21152 Sri Lanka +94 76 666 0358 [email protected] http://lakpura.com/nalanda-gedige
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Nalanda Gedige

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!

7. Sera Ella falls

Pothatawela Pothatawela village, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 81 3 885227 http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=1203
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Sera Ella falls

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 .

8. Riverstone Gap

Matale Sri Lanka +94 76 974 0144 http://www.google.lk/search?rlz=1C1PRFC_enLK572LK752&ei=MTp0WsT5MILsUvTWvNAG&q=Riverstone+Gap&oq=Riverstone+Gap&gs_l=psy-ab.3...62427.64325.0.64739.2.2.0.0.0.0.962.962.6-1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.0.0....0.JRVz--oSM3w
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Riverstone Gap

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.

9. Bambarakiri Ella Falls

Rattota, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka http://paradisetours.beepworld.de/sri-lanka.htm
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Bambarakiri Ella Falls

Reviewed By mishalstravel - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bambarakiri ella is a hidden beauty situated in Matale District, Just a 30 minute drive from Matale Town. Trust me once you get there, you'll never want to leave this place. There is a pound form under the waterfall. You can swim and relax here. Water is crystal clear and little bit cold. But you have to be careful because the edge of the pond is slippery. A suspension bridge (Hanging Bridge/Cable Bridge) spanning the falls adds the finishing touch to an already beautiful scene. A nice place to visit with the family (just take care the kids, do not let them roam around alone) and it's advised not to have a bath on a rainy day. Bambarakiri Ella falls an extremely beautiful part of Sri Lanka, and well worth the visit.

10. Sembuwaththa Lake

Elkaduwa, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
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4.0 based on 121 reviews

Sembuwaththa Lake

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.

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