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Things to Do in Matale in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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Sigiriya Lion Rock
6.9
4.7
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"Historic buildings"
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
5.6
4.7
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"Historic buildings"
Sri Dalada Maligawa
6.3
4.5
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605 Review
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Kandy Lake
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4.7
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182 Review
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Sacred City of Kandy
4.1
5.0
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Pidurangala Rock
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4.8
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Riverston
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REGENT SPICE GARDEN - MATALE
3.2
1.0
/5
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Bambarakiri Ella Falls
3.1
5.0
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"Natural scenery"
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.8
4.5
/5
177 Review
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matale, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Blackberry Retreat Kandy
4.2
/5
2 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4.4
/5
43 Review
Jetwing Lake
4.8
/5
47 Review
Kassapa Lions Rock
4.4
/5
40 Review
Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection
4.5
/5
75 Review
Hotel Sigiriya
4.4
/5
85 Review
Seerock the King's Domain
4.5
/5
71 Review
Nivadoo Resort Sigiriya
4.1
/5
66 Review
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
4.6
/5
4 Review
Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve
4.7
/5
52 Review
Sigiriya Village
4.1
/5
60 Review
Oak Ray Elephant Lake
4.3
/5
42 Review
What to Eat
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Rasta Rant Sigiriya
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"Barbeque"
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Athula Restaurant
4.3
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7 Review
Avg. AUD2/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla
4.0
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21 Review
Avg. AUD9/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Gimanhala
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Ranithu Restaurant
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Avg. AUD21/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Anura Village Foods
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Gamagedara Village Foods
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Croissant hut
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"Asian Cuisine"
D.H.S. Fernando Restaurant
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"Asian Cuisine"
View Sigiri Restaurant
5.0
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"Asian Cuisine"
Just Natural Sigiriya
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"Seafood"
DUMBARA Food Court
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W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy
9.6
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49 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
9.8
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51 Review
Crystal Sands Hikkaduwa
9.3
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41 Review
Amanwella
9.4
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43 Review
Amangalla
9.3
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59 Review
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
9.1
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45 Review
Santani Wellness Kandy
9.3
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42 Review
Adigars Manor
9.4
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42 Review
Bolagala Agro Floating Resort
9.0
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19 Review
Maniumpathy Hotel
9.7
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51 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.4
/5
83 Review
Uga Bay - Pasikuda
9.6
/5
47 Review
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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.8
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33 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8
/5
43 Review
Santani Wellness Kandy
9.3
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42 Review
The Grand Kandyan
8.6
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64 Review
Radisson Hotel Kandy
8.0
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46 Review
Mount Blue Kandy
8.0
/5
54 Review
Earl's Regency Hotel
8.7
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54 Review
Fox Kandy
8.9
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69 Review
Amaya Hills Kandy
9.3
/5
40 Review
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
9.1
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43 Review
98 Acres Resort & Spa
9.0
/5
59 Review
Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa
8.0
/5
65 Review
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.9
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41 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.3
/5
95 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.0
/5
45 Review
Galle Face Hotel
9.0
/5
71 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.3
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48 Review
Amanwella
9.4
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43 Review
Tamarind Hill
9.0
/5
42 Review
Amangalla
9.3
/5
59 Review
Galle Fort Hotel
9.2
/5
53 Review
The Fort Printers
9.2
/5
60 Review
Why House
10.0
/5
43 Review
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Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
8.8
/5
51 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.1
/5
61 Review
Good Karma
8.1
/5
14 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
/5
44 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
9.5
/5
50 Review
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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge
9.1
/5
46 Review
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.8
/5
33 Review
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
9.1
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48 Review
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
9.2
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4 Review
Taru Villas Kandy
9.0
/5
78 Review
Celestial Hills - Villas & Suites by the Clarks
9.0
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The Grand Kandyan
8.6
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64 Review
Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
9.7
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43 Review
Mount Frenion Manor by Seven Angels
8.0
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The Trees, Kandy
8.7
/5
63 Review
Earl's Regency Hotel
8.7
/5
54 Review
The Theva Residency
8.5
/5
63 Review
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8
/5
43 Review
The Radh Hotel
8.8
/5
67 Review
Hotel Topaz
8.5
/5
42 Review
Heaven Seven Kandy
8.0
/5
16 Review
Radisson Hotel Kandy
8.0
/5
46 Review
Serene Kandy
8.6
/5
40 Review
Mount Blue Kandy
8.0
/5
54 Review
Grand Serendib Hotel
9.2
/5
78 Review
Kandy Hills
8.7
/5
18 Review
Earl's Regent Hotel
8.2
/5
58 Review
Fox Kandy
8.9
/5
69 Review
Skyloft Kandy by Aaradhya
8.9
/5
62 Review
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Mountain climbing
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Themed exhibition halls
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Exhibitions & events
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Skybound experiences
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Thelgamu Oya
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Sigiria Rock View Place
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Sudugala Mountain
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Kodigala mountain peak
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Pitawala Pathana Ella Fall No 1
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Prasanna Ella
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Riverston view point
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Kandalama Safe Bath Place
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Pitakanda Peak
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Paramount Spice Garden
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Rantharu Holiday Resort
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Sigiri Safari
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Menikdena Mountain(Archeological site)
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Nikawatawana kanda
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Sigiriya Rock Vehicle Parking area
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PANP ORNAMENTAL FISH FARM *(PANP මින් මැදුර)*
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Pillayar Kovil
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Rattota Kovile
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Ambokka Sri Paththini Dewalaya
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Karagahathenna camping site
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Sri Lanka Jeep Safari
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Matale District Tennis Club
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Wenasa Village Tour
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Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil
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Ulpathapitiya Musthafa School Ground
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Aluvihare Walauwe
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Kande Sudu Ella Waterfall
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Masjidul Hudha Jumma Mosque
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Gimanhala
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Ranithu Restaurant
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Ahinsa restaurant
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Man-J Restaurant
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Rangiri Mahagedara Restaurant
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Tasty Restuarant
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Nalin's Village Food & Hand Wowen
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Water Lilies
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Pradeep Resturant
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Sinhagiri Green Hut Restaurant
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The Apsara
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Kanchana Restaurant
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Tropical Village Hotel & Restaurant
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Kaludiya Restaurant
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Rithu Restaurant
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Aransala
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Tinaya Treats
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Shenadi restaurant
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Chooti Restaurant Sigiriya
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