Matale has a lot to offer including some of the best in Sri Lanka including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temples, Aluvihare and Knuckles Mountain Range. It is among one of the most important towns for Buddhists as the Thripitaka was transcribed from here. Also evidence has been found that this city was inhabited in the prehistoric era.
Being an ancient city Matale district has some of the best historical sites in Sri Lanka, which depicts ancient technology, architecture and Buddhist history.
Matale is not only about history, but has a collection of wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, hiking and trekking trails, and spice gardens.