Wednesday 29 July 2020

TRAVEL: Sri Lanka Matale & dambulla

private tour form Kandy to Polonnaruwa 

MATALE

Matale often written as Mathale, is a large regional city located at the heart of the Central Hills of the island lies in a broad, fertile valley at an elevation of 364 m above sea level. It is the administrative capital and largest city of Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. 

https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Matale.d6348764.Travel-Guide-Activities

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g1865780-Activities-oa30-Matale_Central_Province.html

DAMBULLA

Dambulla is a town situated in the north of Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the second largest population centre in district. It is situated 148 km north-east of Colombo, 43 km north of Matale and 72 km north of Kandy

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g304133-Activities-Dambulla_Central_Province.html
https://traveltriangle.com/blog/things-to-do-in-dambulla/
https://travelinfosrilanka.com/dambulla/

Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple 



























Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil - Matale 

Muthumariamman Temple or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a Hindu temple in Matale, Sri Lanka. The prefix “Muthu”, literally means “pearl”. "Mari" means rain and "Amman" means mother in Tamil language. The temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility.






GOLDEN TEMPLE









Sigiriya

Sigiriya  (Lion Rock  is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central ProvinceSri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high . it is now a recognised UNESCO site. 





DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE 
Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.


























SPICE AND HERB GARDEN


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