Suggested Itineraries in Puttalam

Puttalam in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Puttalam Lagoon
  • Puttalam salt pans

afternoon

  • Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
  • Thabbowa Reservoir

evening

  • Wanathavilluwa landscapes
First timersCouplesFamilies

Puttalam in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Puttalam Lagoon
  • Puttalam salt pans

afternoon

  • Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
  • Thabbowa Reservoir

evening

  • Wanathavilluwa landscapes

Day 2

morning

  • Gangewadiya village
  • Kala Oya estuary

afternoon

  • St. Anne's Shrine, Talawila
  • Wilpattu southern access

evening

  • Traditional fishing and salt-production areas
First timersCouplesFamilies

Puttalam in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Puttalam Lagoon
  • Puttalam salt pans

afternoon

  • Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
  • Thabbowa Reservoir

evening

  • Wanathavilluwa landscapes

Day 2

morning

  • Gangewadiya village
  • Kala Oya estuary

afternoon

  • St. Anne's Shrine, Talawila
  • Wilpattu southern access

evening

  • Traditional fishing and salt-production areas

Day 3

morning

  • Puttalam Lagoon
  • Puttalam salt pans

afternoon

  • Puttalam Lagoon
  • Puttalam salt pans

evening

  • Puttalam Lagoon
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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