Location: Matale
Top Things to do in Matale
The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in Matale, Central Province
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. Ceylon Moonstone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Biggest moonstone mine in Srilanka can buy moonstones cut and polished for lowest prices in the country
3. Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
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.
4. 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!
5. Sri Muthumariamman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 241 reviews
if some one travel from kandy to dabulla on the way in Matale town has this colorful hindu temple .
Reviewed By termar - Hamilton, Canada
The unassuming town of Matale has a stunning Hindu temple. Close to the main road through town, it has that 'wow factor' to it as it soars toward the heavens. It is dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, the most important female deity in Sri Lankan Hinduism. You can get good photographs from the entrance area. The entry fee is modest but the hours are limited.
