Why You'll Love Chilaw Chilaw is a working lagoon and fishing town north of Colombo, most visited today for the historic Munneswaram Hindu temple complex just outside town, or as a waypoint for travellers continuing north to Kalpitiya's kitesurfing beaches.
A cluster of Hindu temples dating back centuries, drawing pilgrims of multiple faiths and hosting a major annual festival.
A shallow lagoon supporting a large fishing community, with boat trips available to see stilt-net style fishing methods.
Chilaw is a natural stop between Negombo and Kalpitiya, and the place to see the Munneswaram Temple complex.
