Sri Lanka Handbook

Sri Lanka has a coastline of sandy beaches, coral reefs and lagoons, and an interior of tea plantations and wilderness, and culture and history. This updated second edition provides detailed travel information on how to get about, the highlights and sights off the beaten track, and accommodation.

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Sri Lanka has a 1600km-long coastline of fine sandy beaches, coral reefs and lagoons. Its interior offers more: Kandy, home of the Temple of the Buddha's tooth relic and the gateway to the higher hills and tea plantations; the Horton plains, a high altitude wilderness; and the cultural triangle of Anauradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya at the heart of Sri Lanka's history. This updated second edition provides detailed information on: Sri Lanka's history, culture and religions, and its many festivals; how to get about by bus, car and train; the highlights and the sights off the beaten track; and where to stay and where to eat.