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Aluvihare is a rock monestery on the Kandy-Dambulla highway. The monestery was established during the 1st century and situated between rocks.
You can get to the Monestery by a three wheeler which will cost you about Rs.150/- and take you about 15 mins to get there from the Matale Town.
Written Jan 31, 2004
Address: Kandy-Dambulla Road
Aluvihara rock monastery is beside the Kandy-Dambulla road, 3 km north of Matale. The monastery caves are situted among rocks . One of the monastic caves contains horror chamber.
Updated Aug 21, 2009
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Aluvihara rock monastery is beside the Kandy-Dambulla road, 3 km north of Matale. The monastery caves are situted among rocks . One of the monastic caves...
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