Matale is the largest town of the Matale district of the Central province Sri Lanka. It is 142 km from Colombo and near Kandy. Also, surrounding the Knuckles Mountain Range.
Matale is a historical city of Sri Lanka. Monarawila Kappettipola, National Hero who led the Wellassa rebellion against the British troops. His ancestral home the Kappettipola Walawuwa is still present at Huangamuwa, Matale.
Tourists attractions
- Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
- Sri Muthumariamman Temple
- Sembuwatta Lake
- National Spice Garden