Sri Lanka The Bradt Travel Guide

Sri Lanka, like a teardrop at the tip of India, is a land of contrasts: home of dynamic cricket and surf-lapped beaches; hilly tea plantations and elephants plodding through the traffic; temples, colonial bungalows and botanical gardens--this is a fascinating island with various attractions to tempt the curious. Researched in the aftermath of the tsunami by local resident Royston Ellis, this new edition presents a country ready again to welcome visitors. While coastal resorts delight those wanting to unwind, Sri Lanka will also enchant those interested in history, culture, wildlife and adventure. This guide is the ideal companion. *New coverage of areas previously off-limits *Getting around, with the best train journeys for visitors *Local perspective on accommodation and restaurants *Watersports, river rafting, trekking and other activities *National parks and wildlife *Culture, entertainment and festivalsEllis, Royston is the author of 'Sri Lanka The Bradt Travel Guide' with ISBN 9781841621296 and ISBN 1841621293.