Colombo Airport to Chilaw Taxi
A fishing town and lagoon on the north-west coast, with one of the island's oldest Hindu temples just inland.
Airport to Chilaw: what to expect
Under two hours north of the terminal on a flat, fast coastal road. Chilaw is a working fishing port on a lagoon, largely Catholic and Tamil in character, with a busy morning market and very few visitors.
Two kilometres inland stands Munneswaram, one of the most significant Hindu temple complexes in Sri Lanka, with a history reaching back well over a thousand years and a festival that draws pilgrims from across the island. It is the main reason to stop.
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Per vehicle, one way, luggage included. Rupee equivalents are LKR 11,500 and LKR 13,000. Return trips and en-route stops quoted on WhatsApp.
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Worth a stop on the way
Munneswaram Temple
A major Shiva temple inland from the town, one of five ancient Shiva sites on the island.
The fishing harbour
Busiest before eight, when the night boats land on the lagoon shore.
Colombo Airport to Chilaw — FAQ
What is Chilaw known for?
Fishing, its lagoon and coconut country, and Munneswaram temple a couple of kilometres inland. The town itself is a working port rather than a resort.
Is Chilaw on the way to Kalpitiya?
Yes, roughly halfway. Most guests heading north pass straight through, though Munneswaram makes a worthwhile half-hour stop.
How far is Chilaw from the airport?
About 80 km and an hour and three quarters on the coast road north — one of the flatter, faster drives on the island.
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