Chilaw Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Chilaw is a nice coastal town on the western coast of Sri Lanka. This town is great for people who want to see beaches, lagoons, eat delicious seafood visit religious sites and enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery. People often go to Chilaw when they want a holiday away from all the crowded tourist places.

Location and atmosphere

Chilaw is between Colombo and Puttalam. The town has a calm atmosphere, with fishing communities, lots of coconut plantations and beautiful views of the ocean.

Beaches in Chilaw

People love walking on the beach and watching the sunset in Chilaw. The beaches are great for families and travelers who want to have a time by the coast.

Munneswaram Temple

One of the famous places to visit near Chilaw is the old Munneswaram Temple. Lots of people both from Sri Lanka and other countries go there to learn about the culture and religion.

Seafood and local food

Chilaw is famous for its seafood and traditional Sri Lankan food. When people visit Chilaw they like to eat crab, prawns, fish curry and rice and curry at the restaurants.

Nature

The area around Chilaw has lagoons, mangroves and lots of birds. People who love nature enjoy taking boat rides and looking at the scenery around the coastal wetlands.

Nearby attractions

When you stay in Chilaw you can also visit nice beaches, churches, fishing villages and nature areas that are close by.

Best time to visit

The time to go to Chilaw is from December to April because the weather is usually sunny and the beach is calm which is great, for outdoor activities and sightseeing.