Chilaw
Sri Lanka · North Western ProvinceLK
City in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
Chilaw is a city in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an urban council, whereas the outskirts are governed by a pradeshiya sabha of the same name. The town is located 80 kilometers away from Colombo via Negombo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,712
- Coordinates
- 7.576, 79.795
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Chilaw
Chilaw is a low-key town in North Western Province, Sri Lanka. With 24,712 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture, water sports and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Chilaw
Culture in Chilaw
(3)Culture lovers get Cathedrals, Churches and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chilaw. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Chilaw
(3)Chilaw records Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chilaw. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Chilaw
(1)The adventure shortlist for Chilaw: Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Chilaw's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Chilaw
(1)Looking for nature? Chilaw has Rivers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Chilaw's own activity tags.
Sports in Chilaw
(1)Looking for sports? Chilaw has Biking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Chilaw's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Chilaw
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach North Western Province first, then drive or cycle into Chilaw. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Chilaw that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chilaw known for?
- Chilaw is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and adventure, set in North Western Province, Sri Lanka with around 24,712 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chilaw?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches, Mosques, Canoeing and Kayaking in Chilaw. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Chilaw?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Chilaw located?
- Administratively, Chilaw sits in North Western Province, Sri Lanka — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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