Sri Lanka

The new seventh edition of Bradt's Sri Lanka is the most detailed and comprehensive guidebook to this alluring island nation, written by Philip Briggs. It provides detailed coverage of every aspect of the country, from idyllic tropical coastlines to mist-shrouded tea plantations and colonial homesteads. It also introduces adventurous travelers to lesser-known sites and emergent destinations. Sri Lanka's wildlife-viewing opportunities abound, and its cuisine features strongly. The guidebook caters for independent travelers, providing 70-plus visitor-focused maps, clear directions for public transport, and off-the-beaten-track information. Tourism in Sri Lanka jumped 15% in the two years to 2018, and is again welcoming visitors with infrastructure benefitting from recent investment in trains.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 600 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2023
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

The new seventh edition of Bradt's Sri Lanka remains the most detailed and comprehensive guidebook to this alluring island nation. Written by Philip Briggs, one of the world's most experienced and highly regarded guidebook writers, this thoroughly updated guide provides detailed coverage of every aspect of this diverse and compact country, from idyllic tropical coastlines to mist-shrouded tea plantations and time-warped colonial homesteads. Alongside in-depth sections on all major beach resorts, archaeological sites, historic towns, and national parks, it introduces adventurous travelers to intriguing lesser-known sites and emergent destinations inaccessible for decades prior to 2009, when the civil war ended. Beach holidays are a year-round attraction, while fantastic Buddhist-affiliated UNESCO World Heritage Sites range from the massive dagobas of Anuradhapura, built in pre-Christian times on a scale rivalling Egyptian pyramids, to Dambulla's exquisitely painted cave temples. Wildlife-viewing opportunities abound, and this guide provides unparalleled, illustrated advice on making the most of these. Asia's densest elephant and leopard populations thrive in an extensive network of national parks, complemented by fine whale and dolphin-watching, and 450 bird species, including 30 occurring in no other country. Extensive hotel and restaurant listings, covering everything from exclusive boutique hotels to shoestring homestays, have been cherry-picked based on the author's personal inspection of hundreds of properties nationwide. Sri Lanka's increasingly renowned cuisine features strongly, as does its growing focus on wellness tourism, including Ayurveda therapies. This guidebook differs further from competitors by catering for truly independent travelers, providing 70-plus visits to off-the-beaten-path destinations and insider tips on how to avoid the crowds. Whether you're planning a short trip or an extended stay, Bradt's Sri Lanka is the essential companion for exploring this captivating and diverse country.

The new seventh edition of Bradt's Sri Lanka remains the most detailed and comprehensive guidebook to this alluring island nation.

Written by Philip Briggs, one of the world's most experienced and highly regarded guidebook writers, this thoroughly updated guide provides detailed coverage of every aspect of this diverse and compact country, from idyllic tropical coastlines to mist-shrouded tea plantations and time-warped colonial homesteads.

Alongside in-depth sections on all major beach resorts, archaeological sites, historic towns, and national parks, it introduces adventurous travelers to intriguing lesser-known sites and emergent destinations inaccessible for decades prior to 2009, when the civil war ended.

Beach holidays are a year-round attraction, while fantastic Buddhist-affiliated UNESCO World Heritage Sites range from the massive dagobas of Anuradhapura, built in pre-Christian times on a scale rivalling Egyptian pyramids, to Dambulla's exquisitely painted cave temples.

Wildlife-viewing opportunities abound, and this guide provides unparalleled, illustrated advice on making the most of these.

Asia's densest elephant and leopard populations thrive in an extensive network of national parks, complemented by fine whale and dolphin-watching, and 450 bird species, including 30 occurring in no other country.

Extensive hotel and restaurant listings, covering everything from exclusive boutique hotels to shoestring homestays, have been cherry-picked based on the author's personal inspection of hundreds of properties nationwide.

Sri Lanka's increasingly renowned cuisine features strongly, as does its growing focus on wellness tourism, including Ayurveda therapies.

This guidebook differs further from competitors by catering for truly independent travelers, providing 70-plus visits to off-the-beaten-path destinations and insider tips on how to avoid the crowds.

Whether you're planning a short trip or an extended stay, Bradt's Sri Lanka is the essential companion for exploring this captivating and diverse country.

Weight: 654g
Dimension: 137 x 217 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784777029
Edition number: 7 Revised edition