| Name | MATALE |
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| Latitude Longitude | 7.4675° N, 80.6234° E |
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| District | MATALE |
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| Id | 23 |
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| Created | 1/10/21, 12:23 AM |
-the city where Thipitaka (Buddhist scriptures) was documented-
<ul>Matale is the city, full of nature’s abundance and cultural identity nestled in the central hills. It is located 142 km northeast of Colombo and surrounded by spice plantations of vanilla, cinchona, cocoa, and cardamom.</ul>
| Id | Location Id | Thinkstodocategory Id | Title | Name | Decsription | Duration Hours | Suitable Time | Good For | Difficulty | Clothing | Equipments | Numberofparticipants | Importanttoknow | Approximatecost | Remarks | Showforpublic | Image | Created | Actions |
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| 310 | 23 | 40 | Riverston, Knuckles, world heritage site | Riverston, Knuckles, world heritage site | <ul><p>The knuckles Mountain Range is a conservation forest spreads across Matale and Kandy districts. Due to its remarkable resemblance to a clenched fist, the British nominated Dumbara Mountain Range as “Knuckles” at the colonial times. This mountain range consists of 34 mystic mountains that range from 900 to 1865 m.<br> <br>The entire area is characterized by dense vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and rural villages with cultivation lands. Its’ striking landscapes often robed in thick layers of cloud resulting breath-taking sceneries. Knuckles Conservation Forest is ideal for trekking and hiking, birding and scenic photography.<br> <br>There are 4 entry roads to reach the Knuckles mountain range. </p><p> 1. Kandy – Digana – Teldeniya – Hunnasgiriya – Ududumbara - Deanston Knuckles Conservation Centre<br> 2. Kandy – Wattegama – Panwila – Bambaraella village<br> 3. Matale – Rattota – Riverston - Knuckles Conservation Centre, Ilukkumbura<br> 4. Dambulla – Naula – Kongawawela – Laggala - Knuckles Conservation Centre, Ilukkumbura<br> <br> From all these entry points nature trails to different locations have been started. The winding trails through 18,512 ha of dense forest, cultivated lands, and lush paddy fields offer you fresh air, the greenness of the hills, glimpses of endemic species, and breathtaking sceneries that hard to describe. No matter if you are an experienced hiker or beginner, the Knuckles Mountain Range offers you different trails from easier to toughest hiking trails in the country.<br> </p></ul> | 1 | B.jpg | 12/28/19, 4:35 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 52 | 23 | 7 | Sembuwatta lake | Sembuwatta lake | <ul>Sembuwatta lake is a man-made lake adjacent to the Campbell’s lane forest reserve. It is fed by natural springs from the Elkaduwa area. The scenic beauty around the lake area is mesmerizing. It locates 22 km from Matale. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/10/19, 11:55 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 53 | 23 | 33 | Nalanda Gedige | Nalanda Gedige | <ul>Nalanda Gedige is located in the Naula area, 35 km north of Matale. It is a Buddhist Image house constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries in a South Indian Hindu architectural style.</br> <br>A “Mituna figure” (couple) depicting an erotic scene placed among the other sculptures of the building recall our memories about the great temple at “Khajuraho” and “Konarak” in South India that extensively included such erotic figurines. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/10/19, 11:58 AM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 54 | 23 | 36 | Spice gardens, Matale | Spice gardens, Matale | <ul>Sri Lankan spices are world-famous. Most of them are grown and produced around the Matale area. If you visit spice gardens in Matale you will be able to see various spices and herbs in Sri Lanka. How they have grown and the production process behind them. You can also learn the best use of them to get the maximum effect. | 1 | B.jpg | 2/10/19, 12:01 PM | View Edit Delete | ||||||||||
| 248 | 23 | 38 | Laksha, Pallehapuwita, Matale | Laksha, Pallehapuwita, Matale | <ul>Laksha (lacquer) work is a unique Sri Lankan craftsman skill work that produces powder bowls, vases, walking sticks, jewellery boxes, etc. Pallehapuwita village in Matale is famous for Laksha work. Lac is a form of wax obtained from a species of insect. This wax is mixed with colours and applied to wooden objects with the help of a hand-driven lathe. | 1 | lacquer---b.jpg | 2/19/19, 10:41 AM | View Edit Delete |
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| 184 | Sir John's Bungalow, Riverston | 23 | Sir. John's bunglow Riverston.jpg | 2 | 4/22/20, 6:31 AM | View Edit Delete |
| Id | Itinerary Id | Duration Info | Accommodation Info | Location Id | Description | Meals Info | Hotel Id | Image | Created | Actions |
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| 204 | 21 | DAY - 5 (Sigiriya - Riverston) | 23 | <ul><li>Around 5.00 am you will set off from the hotel and reached the launching site of the hot air balloon. You will be able to see the balloon being pumped up with Helium gas in the field. Flying will start at 6.00 am and you will be able to witness the beauty of the sunrise over the mountain named "sleeping soldier". <br></li><li>This 1-hour unforgettable breathtaking journey of the oldest form of flight, float gently with the breeze 1,000 – 2,000 feet above around Kandalama Lake and the Cultural Triangle.</li><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer to Riverstone, at the Knuckles mountain range. Approximately 1 and a half hours’ drive through the picturesque countryside.</li><li>En-route explore Sera Ella waterfall</li><li>Afternoon trekking trip to the mist-clad Riverston peak via Pitawala Pathana. It is about 2.5km.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir John's Bungalow, Riverstone.</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | 2.jpg | 4/22/20, 6:32 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 205 | 21 | DAY - 6 (Riverston) | 23 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Hike to Manigala Peak.</li><li>Manigala Peak, one of the peaks in the Knuckles Mountain Range is 8 Km trail which offers majestic sight seen of the range.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir John's Bungalow, Riverstone </li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | 1.jpg | 4/22/20, 6:35 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 457 | 41 | DAY - 10 (Kandy - Knuckles) | 23 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Visit Gadaladeniya, Embekke, and Lankatilaka temples which showcase the unique Sri Lankan art and architecture and Peradeniya Botanical Garden.</li><li>Afternoon transfer to Riverstone. Approximately 2 and half hours’ drive through the picturesque countryside.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir Johns Bungalow Riverstone</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | PERA-TRI--RIVERS.jpg | 5/14/20, 1:47 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 458 | 41 | DAY - 11 (Riverston) | 23 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Nature trail to Pitawala Patana and explore Bambarakiri Ella, and mini world’s end located close to Riverstone.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir Johns Bungalow Riverstone</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | 1.jpg | 5/14/20, 1:52 PM | View Edit Delete | |
| 511 | 46 | DAY - 2 (Kandy - Riverston) | 23 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, a beautiful garden with amazing plants. It has separate areas for each of the types of plants.</li><li>Then transfer to Riverston. Approximately 2 and a half hours’ drive through the picturesque countryside.</li><li>Afternoon trekking trip to the mist-clad Riverston peak via Pitawala Pathana. It is about 2.5km.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir. John's bungalow, Riverston.</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | 2.jpg | 5/21/20, 4:48 AM | View Edit Delete | |
| 512 | 46 | DAY - 3 (Riverston) | 23 | <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Nature trail to Sera Ella waterfall or Manigala Peak.</li><li>Manigala Peak, one of the peaks in the Knuckles Mountain Range is an 8 Km trail which offers majestic sight seen of the range.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Sir. John's bungalow, Riverston</li></ul> | Bed & Breakfast | 184 | 1.jpg | 5/21/20, 4:52 AM | View Edit Delete |