Sri Lanka (Bradt Travel Guides)

Sri Lanka (Bradt Travel Guides)

by RoystonEllis (Author)

Synopsis

Sri Lanka is historically a favorite Indian Ocean destination for travelers, and post-tsunami visitor levels are anticipated to return to normal as visitors support the island's recovery. In this new edition a complete range of coastal resorts are covered for the tourist looking to unwind, whilst a variety of activities and attractions will tempt visitors to explore the interior of the island, untouched by the tsunami. Suggestions on places to visit include temples and shrines, the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, botanical and zoological gardens, and a pilgrimage to the top of Adam's Peak by night to watch the sunrise. Features include: *Final research for this new edition carried out post-tsunami*Author a long-term Sri Lanka resident*Coverage of national parks, natural history, and a wide range of watersports*"Giving something back" section on traveling responsibly, particularly reflecting support of local charities and rebuilding projects

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 2
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 15 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 1841621293
ISBN 13: 9781841621296

Author Bio
Royston Ellis is a novelist, travel-guide writer, and contributor to airline magazines who has lived in Sri Lanka for many years. His other guides for Bradt include Maldives and Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion.