Sri Lanka

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. 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 hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out 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, 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, 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  hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site  hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded 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 post-COVID-19

The 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.