Puttalam (Sinhalese: පුත්තලම; Tamil: புத்தளம்) is a large town in Puttalam District, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Puttalam is the administrative capital of the Puttalam District and governed by an Urban Council.Situated 130 kilometres (81 mi) north of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka and 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of Negombo. Puttalam is known for energy production, salt, coconut production and fishing. It has one of the largest lagoons in the country. Puttalam is popularly know for kind and hospitality people. It has many virgin tourist destination such as Wilpattu National Park, Kalpitiya, and virgin beaches, natural resources, Dolphin watch, carol watch and sand dunes etc. Puttalam town is near to Anamaduwa which is biggest city in Puttalam.

This warm abode of Puttalam is a delightful place to visit in Sri Lanka. A gripping city on its own right, Colombo also deserves a visit. Colombo, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Seema Malaka. A holiday in Puttalam can generally be of 1-2 days.

Don't just take a trip, let the trip take you! Have a enjoyable time at Puttalam.