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Puttalam Travel Itinerary

Discover the highlights and local favorites in Puttalam with is easy-to-follow guide.

Wildlife & Heritage Trail

Day 01
  • 7:30 AM – Safari at Wilpattu National Park:
    Begin your adventure spotting leopards, elephants, and birds in Sri Lanka’s largest national park.
  • 11:30 AM – Visit Munneswaram Temple:
    Explore this ancient Hindu temple and learn about its centuries-old legends.
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch in Chilaw Town:
    Enjoy authentic seafood and local rice & curry dishes at a seaside restaurant.
  • 2:30 PM – Visit St. Anne’s Church, Talawila:
    Discover one of Sri Lanka’s oldest Christian shrines surrounded by the ocean breeze.

Coastal & Nature Escapes

Day 02
  • 7:30 AM – Morning at Kalpitiya Beach:
    Try kite surfing or enjoy a relaxing stroll on the wide sandy beach.
  • 9:30 AM – Dolphin Watching Tour:
    Take a boat ride into the Indian Ocean to see hundreds of dolphins playing offshore.
  • 12:30 PM – Lunch by the Beach:
    Taste fresh seafood and coconut-based curries at a beach café.
  • 2:00 PM – Explore Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary:
    Walk along natural tanks and spot rare migratory birds in a peaceful wetland.
Day 03
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