Value of Matale

 Aluvihara rock monastery

Aluvihara rock monastery is beside the Kandy-Dambulla road, 3 km north of Matale. The monastery caves are situated among rocks that have fallen from the mountains. It is an extremely picturesque setting. One of the monastic caves contains horror chamber.

Aluvihara; Luminous Cave Temple is synonymous with the teaching of the Buddha. Aluvihara rightly assumes its significance in the annals of the history of world Buddhism. It is in this very location that the Thipiţaka (Sermon of lord buddah) was documented on palm-leaves. “Assembled the priests, who here compared their texts, which were then, or soon afterwards, committed to writing, and form the Banapotha or Buddhist Bible”. This took place about ninety-two years of B.C.

Knuckles Mountain

This mountain range is covered Kandy to Matale district. Riverstan Mountain which is very beautiful area of Sri Lanka also part of the Knuckles. Several mountains are get together final out put is called Knuckles. Several Hiking tours are available in this area.

This area is very much rural in Sri Lanka. Historical and bio diversity value of this area is very high. Several endemic fauna and flora types can be identified in this area. Almost time mist covered the whole mountain. Temperature of the mountain is very low. High speed wing flows available in top of the mountain. Rainfall is lies between 2000 – 3000ml. Sudu Ganga River is started from this mountain.

Tea Estates of Matale

Matale is very famous for tea plantation. There are number of tea states in matale , raththota, elkaduwa & kabaragala areas.




 
Waterfalls

Sri Lanka is one of waterfall paradises of the world. Sri Lanka has many waterfalls. There are several beautiful waterfalls at Matale district. 

Kandalama

Occupying a most unique site in the cultural triangle's heartland, Kandalama is flanked by two UNESCO world heritage sites - the 1st Century BC Dambulla rock temple and the 5th Century AD Sigiriya rock fortress. The hotel is surrounded by rocky outcrops, lakes and forests, and is home to a variety of indigenous birds and wildlife. 55 acres of forest surrounding the Kandalama Tank has a rich variety of trees (some over 100 years old), medicinal plants and birds. Kandalama is the first Green Globe 21 Certified Hotel in Asia and the first hotel in the world to be awarded the prestigious LEEDS Green Building Certification.