The history of Aluvihare Rock Temple is traced back to the 3rd Century B.C to the reign of King Devanampiyatissa .
Surrounded by hills , the Aluvihara cave temple is situated 30 km north of Kandy on the Matale - Dambulla road .
The history of Aluvihara     is traced back to the 3rd Century B.C to the reign of King Devanampiyatissa .
Surrounded by hills , the Aluvihara cave temple is situated 30 km north of Kandy on the Matale - Dambulla road .