Things to do in Puttalam
Puttalam District has 5 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, Kalpitiya Dolphin and Whale Watching, Munneswaram Temple. Here's what to see and do in Puttalam, Sri Lanka.
Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
A Ramsar-listed wetland of ancient man-made tanks, mangroves and coastal lagoon south of Puttalam, alive with resident and migratory birds.
Kalpitiya Dolphin and Whale Watching
Boat trips from the Kalpitiya peninsula out to superpods of spinner dolphins, with sperm and blue whales offshore in season.
Munneswaram Temple
An ancient and important Hindu temple complex near Chilaw, one of the five sacred Shiva shrines (Pancha Ishwaram) of Sri Lanka.
St. Anne's Shrine, Talawila
A historic Catholic shrine on the Kalpitiya coast, one of Sri Lanka's largest pilgrimage sites, set beside the sea under coconut palms.
Wilpattu National Park
Sri Lanka's largest national park, a wilderness of scrub jungle and natural lakes famous for leopards, sloth bears and quiet safaris.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Puttalam?
- Popular attractions in Puttalam include Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, Kalpitiya Dolphin and Whale Watching, Munneswaram Temple.
- How many attractions are there in Puttalam?
- We currently list 5 attractions in Puttalam District.