The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka: Travel Guide with eBook

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Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Sri Lanka, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It’s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Sri Lanka travel book, you’ll find:

Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each oneItinerary samples – designed for various durations and interestsPractical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and moreExpert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips – when to go to Sri Lanka, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors – Adam’s Peak, big Buddhas, Galle, Yala National Park, World’s End, rice and curry, bird-spotting, Kataragama, Anuradhapura, Bawa hotels, Sigiriya, Ella, the Pettah, whale and dolphin-watching, PolonnaruwaNavigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainmentCultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Sri LankaLanguage essentials – a handy Sinhala, Tamil dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with localsInspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Sri Lanka, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlustBonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guideCoverage includes: Colombo and the west coast, the south, Kandy and Hill Country, the Cultural Triangle, the east, Jaffna and the north ―

This Sri Lanka guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It feature

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rough Guides
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 7th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 183905977X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1839059773
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Rough Guides Main
Best Sellers Rank: #225,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Sri Lanka Travel Guides #152 in Budget Travel Guides #159 in Hotels & Inns Travel Reference (Books)
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