Matale, Sri Lanka

Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Matale Sri Lanka
Home of heroes “Matale”

Matale is the biggest city in Matale District in the Central Province. With a big historic importance. It is currently an agricultural are of tea, rubber, spices and vegetables.

According to history it’s a bloodbath with altercations with the British which left many dead on both sides. It also the home and a war base to a lot of Sri Lankan national heroes like Monorawila Kappetipola, Weera Puran Appu, Gongale Goda Banda and many others.

Matale is blessed with natural beauty with countless beautiful streams, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It also falls under a special climate condition called wet Pathana. You can have a great hiking experience to some of these beautiful places with an experienced guide from Rapid Holidays.

It’s also a very important city for Buddhists as it is the city where the Thripitakaya which was kept in memory by the assigned priests was first written down on plain palm.

Matale is a great place for a tour because of its historic importance and mesmerizing natural beauty. And let us make your getaway by planning everything out for you. Because at Rapid Holidays you Matter.

Top Attractions in Matale

Nalanda Gedige Nalanda Gedige

It is quite different most of the temples you will see in Sri Lanka. It is praised as an architectural wonder with its beautiful stature completely composed of stone.

Aluviharaya Temple Aluviharaya Temple

This temple is an ancient Buddhist heritage site as the Thripitakaya (the holy book of the Buddhists) has been written by a committee of elite Buddhist monks. The rock cave is full of ancient statues, carvings and frescoes.

Pitawala Pathana Pitawala Pathana

This is a lovely place in Dumbara Valley which is surrounded by Knuckles mountain range. It is a small hike. But keep your eyes peeled for the infamous Handun Diviya. As always watch out for the LEECHES!

Sembuwaththa Lake Sembuwaththa Lake

The road leading to the lake is bumpy and twisty so better walk or take a 4x4. Once you reach the top, enjoy the panoramic view you can walk, swim, take boat rides and even have a picnic.

Sera Ella falls Sera Ella falls

A wonderful waterfall in Matale. You can swim, walk or even have a lovely picnic. Visit during the monsoon season when the waterfall is at its highest water level.

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