An electorate of the Kalutara district, Matugama is located 64 kilometer to the south of Colombo. Matugama holiday resort is easily accessible through the Southern expressway. Located at about 10 kilometer eastward from Dodangoda interchange Matugama is where most bus routes end. At Matugama you will only find a vast spread of wilderness and a natural spread. Extremely real and naturalistic Matugama is an intriguing place to be at.
Things to do and places to visit
- 1) Matugama is a romantic destination you would love to be at. Surrounded by natural escapades at Matugama you will find The Ark which is not just a hotel to stay but an experience you will take back. A 45 minute entry drive from the entry to the Colombo Galle expressway will take you to the Ark. The windy travel and freshness of the surrounding will make your drive absolutely refreshing. Spread across 40 acres of rubber estate the Ark offers you stay options built on trees.
- This is not your ordinary tree house experience with a rustic appeal. The Ark offers you a tree top stay experience par excellence and with a dash of sophistication.
- The staffs are extremely cordial and at your disposable for anything you need.
- THE main area of the house looks out at the paddy fields and the tall towering mountains. The view is excellent and absolutely divine.
- The place is modern for a tree house and is tastefully designed.
- Misty valleys and towering trees make the woody view of the nature from a treetop absolutely breathtaking
- If you are considering self-driving you need to ensure you are good at off-road driving as the highway can be little narrow, steep and bit slippery too.
- 2) Diya Ulpatha is a tea garden resort which is relatively newly built.
- It is located amidst tea and rubber estate.
- It is an ideal place for nature lovers and bird watcher to rest as the resort offers a breathtaking view of the estate and these amazing birds.
- The hotel has been designed in an ecofriendly manner and remains true to all things natural.
- The Matugama market place might not be of prime importance or main attraction but it sure will come in handy for you to grab some things you might require for your further travel. It is also where the bus station is placed.
- Visit the clock tower and once done head down to the temple. If you need to use internet along the same road you will find yourself one with cheap charges very close to the main road.
- At about 30 kilometers distance is the turtle hatchery of Kosguda. If you manage to reach by 6:30pm than you might get just lucky to release the turtles into the ocean.