Chilaw
Chilaw is a fishing town situated 50 miles North of Colombo in the Puttalam District.
Chilaw is a fishing town situated 50 miles North of Colombo in the Puttalam District. Chilaw also known as Halawata in Sinhala and Silapam in Tamil is a seaside town where fishing is the main occupation. Our Lady of Mount Carmel the cathedral of Chilaw Diocese with a history of more than two centuries is found here. The Hindu temple situated in Munneswaram also known as the Munneswaram temple is a tourist spot. The annual Munneswaram festival a four week colourful festival is visited by a large crowd. The Navarathri and Shivarathri festivals are also grandly celebrated at the temple.
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About
Spread across a large area, this destination is nothing if not diverse. Choosing a single place to focus your time, that is a true challenge. There are attractions everywhere so be ready to come back another day, and after some time here, that’s exactly what you’ll want to do. Exploring the Area The biggest cities are along the coast.
Getting Around
A perfect city for exploring on foot with a shop around every corner. Much of the inner city can be walked without trouble, however, in parts walking include crowds, uneven streets, heavy traffic, and skinny sidewalks. If that’s a problem, there are plenty of taxi’s to ride in and scooters to rent.
History & Culture
Early History Home to years of history, which stretched far and wide. Due to the characteristic weather, the earliest explorers completely bypassed the area. The first settlement in the area was founded 1770 as a mission community. In addition to the mission, a military fort was built.
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