Hotels in Matale District, Sri Lanka
Matale District sits in Sri Lanka's central highlands, with a tropical climate that stays warm year-round-averaging 70°F (21°C) in the dry season from December to March and 85°F (29°C) during the rainy months. It's famous for the ancient Aluvihare Rock Temple, where Buddhist scriptures were first written down on palm leaves in 29 BC, and for its spice gardens where you can see cinnamon and pepper growing. In the dry season, hike to the top of Sigiriya Rock-just 20 minutes away-for panoramic views over the jungle; in the rainy season from April to November, you can tour the temple's cool cave interiors and visit working tea plantations without crowds.