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Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy

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Matale Highlands and Cooking Experience from Kandy

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6 Dec
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7 Dec
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8 Dec
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Transport by a standard air-conditioned vehicle with the service of an English speaking chauffeur guide.
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Highlights

This tour takes you to three lesser-known, but amazing, locations in the area of Matale. You will first view the beautiful, historic, and completely mysterious Nalanda Gedige. Then you will have a fun-filled visit in the form of the Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, where you learn more about spices and watch a traditional cooking demo that puts them to good use. You will then move onto a serious note with the secretive and ancient rock temple Aluvihara. Finally, you will visit the spectacular Sembuwatta Lake at sunset, making for some amazing views.

Itinerary

  • Kandy(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Nestled amidst Sri Lanka's lush hill country, Kandy captivates with its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, it holds a revered place in Buddhist tradition, drawing pilgrims and visitors alike. The city's serene lake, surrounded by verdant hills, offers a tranquil retreat, while its vibrant markets and bustling streets provide a glimpse into local life. With its blend of history, spirituality, and scenic charm, Kandy exudes an enchanting allure.
  • Nalanda Gedige

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Nalanda Gedige is an old Dravidian (Pallava era) structure believed to have been built between the 8th to 10th century. At first view it’s an obviously Hindu temple from the detailed wall and roof architecture, to the little windowless main shrine. However, the ruins of the erotic tantric sculptures, and plain moonstone point to a more Buddhist origin.
  • Euphoria Spice and Herbal

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Euphoria Spice and Herbal is located 12 km away from Matale (The spice capital of Sri Lanka). Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customer need.
  • Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Aluviharaya cave temple in Sri Lanka is a rock-cave temple close to Matale where Buddhist monks wrote the Tripitakas during King Walagamba’s rule. These Tripitakas originally had come down by mere word of mouth by being committed to memory by Buddhist monks of the time.
  • Sembuwaththa Lake

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Sembuwatta is an artificial lake made from a natural spring in the area. It’s famed for its amazing views and natural swimming pool. You will be spending a relaxing hour here, allowing you to take some spectacular photos with the setting sun.

What's included

INCLUDED

Transport by a private air conditioned vehicle.
1-Liter Water bottle (per-person).
Entrance tickets to the visiting sites. (Sembuwatte Lake, Nalanda Gedige, and Matale Aluviharaya)
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
Cooking demo at the spice garden.
Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
Tuk tuk ride to Sembuwatte Lake.

NOT INCLUDED

Food and beverages.
Gratuities (optional).
Expenses of personal nature.

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Comfortable walking shoes and hats are recommended

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