The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)

This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the mustsee sights and a wide range of offthebeatentrack places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Sri Lanka travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSCs strict environmental and social standards.This Sri Lanka guidebook covers: Colombo and the west coast, the south, Kandy and the hill country, the Cultural Triangle, the east, Jaffna and the north.Inside this Sri Lanka travel book, youll find: A wide range of sights Rough Guides experts have handpicked places for travellers with different needs and desires: offthebeatentrack adventures, family activities or chilledout breaks Itinerary examples created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information how to get to Sri Lanka, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Sri Lanka Cricket, Adams Peak, Big Buddhas, Galle, Yala National Park, Worlds End, rice & curry, birds, Kataragama, Anuradhapura, Bawa hotels, Sigiriya, Ella, The Pettah, whale and dolphinwatching, Polonnaruwa, Bentota, Kandy Esala Perahera, Sinharaja, Ayurveda, Arugam Bay, Kandyan dancing and drumming, Dambulla, Mirissa, Kandy Insider recommendations tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Sri Lanka high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go a clear introduction to Sri Lanka with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay handpicked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colourcoded mapping with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Sinhala and Tamil dictionary and glossary of local terms Free download of the eBook available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Sri Lanka Fully updated postCOVID19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Sri Lanka, as well as great planning tools. Its the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It feature