coast
Kalpitiya Lagoon landscape
Discover the peninsula between Puttalam Lagoon and the Indian Ocean.
About this place · official sourceNorth Western Province · Sri Lanka
Puttalam
On the Kalpitiya peninsula, land becomes a slender conversation between two waters. Inland wetlands and historic architecture add another dimension to the coast.
Kalpitiya · Puttalam DistrictBetween lagoon and oceanFind a little
Find a little
of your own.
Coastal lagoons, wetland birds and the Kalpitiya peninsula.
heritage
Kalpitiya Dutch Fort
See a Dutch-period fort; current entry arrangements require checking before a visit.
About this place · official sourcewildlife
Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
Look for birds around an interconnected landscape of irrigation tanks and coastal wetlands.
About this place · official sourceA thoughtful way to visitBefore you
Before you
set out.
Confirm permission before entering Kalpitiya Fort, which has been used by the Navy. Choose quiet observation at wetland sites.
Check the official guidanceDestination references reviewed 31 October 2026. Confirm current access, weather and arrangements before travel.
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