Chilaw

#200 among destinations in Sri Lanka

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Chilaw is a large town in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an urban council. The town is located, 80 km away from the capital Colombo via Negombo. ()

Alternative names: Population: 24.7 thous.Coordinates: 7°34'34"N, 79°47'44"E

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PuttalamSri Lanka

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Chilaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Munneswaram temple.

1.5 miE
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Munneswaram temple
38 min walk • Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region.