Top North West Destinations

The beach resort Negombo is popular among tourist as it is very close to the International airport. As it is 10 km from the airport , attracting many visitors. You can have many different accommodation options at Negombo ranging from simple home stay to ultra luxury hotels with very competitive price range and we must not forget about so many different bars and restaurants.

Among the attractions of Negombo the Dutch built old fort, the Dutch canal which is stretches for about 100km and St Mary’s Church are very popular. If you are visiting Negombo do not forget to visit the “Duwa” daily fish auction.

Marawila, Mahawewa and Chilaw.

When you travel further north of Negombo you will come to Marawila and then Mahawewa. Mahawewa is popular for Batik workshop. You will be able to by Batik slightly lover than the price of tourist shops. If you travel further along the Chilaw road you will come to Chilaw town. The main attraction of Chilaw is the Munnesvaram Temple which is treated as one of the most important Siva temple in Sri Lanka. The present building is said to build during the British colonial times as the original temple was destroyed by the Portuguese. The temple houses the main Shiva lingam and a golden stature of Parvati, the wife of Shiva.