Hotels in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka

Puttalam is a coastal district in northwest Sri Lanka, famous for its expansive salt pans and the Puttalam Lagoon. The climate is hot year-round, with temperatures averaging 82°F (28°C), featuring a dry season from May to September perfect for safaris in Wilpattu National Park, and a monsoon season from October to January ideal for birdwatching boat tours on the lagoon. In the dry months, you can visit the Palavi salt pans to see traditional salt harvesting, while the rainy season brings migratory birds like flamingos to the Kalpitiya Peninsula's shallow waters.