Lonely Planet Sri Lanka (Country Guide)

✍ Scribed by Joe Cummings

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 185
• Edition: 10
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Marco Polo thought Sri Lanka was the finest island of its size in all the world – and we agree. Explore the majestic ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Stretch out on secluded palm-fringed beaches. Follow the glowing strings of lights on the pilgrim trail up Adam’s Peak. Ride through hillside tea plantations in a rattling train. This guide gives you the inside information on Sri Lanka’s richest experiences.Get The Lowdown – our dedicated Snapshot, Culture and History chapters are your ticket to understanding local life.Go On Safari – get up close to Sri Lanka’s birds, elephants and leopards: our detailed national parks information shows you how.Don't Just Lie There – we tempt you off the beach with Sri Lanka’s best diving, hiking and surfing.Know Your Kitul From Your Kiri Bath – our Food & Drink chapter will help you gobble your way through the island’s celebrated cuisine.Find Your Way – easy-to-read maps show you where to go.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 2
Getting Started......Page 4
History......Page 12
Colombo......Page 39
West Coast......Page 55
The South......Page 67
The Hill Country......Page 83
The Ancient Cities......Page 111
The East......Page 130
Jaffna & the North
......Page 147
Directory......Page 159
Index......Page 182