Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide eBook (eBook)

This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.ThisSri Lankaguidebookcovers: 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 hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples created for different time frames or types of tripPractical 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 moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in -Sri Lanka Cricket, Adam's Peak, Big Buddhas, Galle, Yala National Park, World's End, rice & curry, birds, Kataragama, Anuradhapura, Bawa hotels, Sigiriya, Ella, The Pettah, whale and dolphin-watching, Polonnaruwa, Bentota, Kandy Esala Perahera, Sinharaja, Ayurveda, Arugam Bay, Kandyan dancing and drumming, Dambulla, Mirissa, KandyInsider recommendations tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go toSri Lankahigh season, low season, climate information and festivalsWhere to go a clear introduction to Sri Lanka with key places and a handy overviewExtensive coverage of regions, places and experiences regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlifeBackground information for connoisseurs history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityEssentialSinhala and Tamildictionaryand glossary of local termsFully updated post-COVID-19The 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.