Sri Lanka Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Now available as an updated second edition covering the brutal end of Sri Lanka`s civil war & creeping state authoritarianism that has grown in its wake, Sri Lanka in the Modern Age recounts the island`s modern history in an accessible yet unconventional manner. While most histories of the country published in the last twenty years have tended to focus on the state`s failure to accommodate the needs & demands of minority communities, this book places their claims alongside the political, social & economic demands of other communities, parties, associations & groups, trac--ing their lineages to the colonial period. Drawing from recent works as well as from her own research in the field, Nira Wickramasinghe has written above all a history of the people of Sri Lanka, rather than a history of the nation-state. ...

Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure. The lure of golden sands entices visitors to Sri Lanka, but this Indian Ocean island is also home to ancient cities, diverse cultures & accessible wildlife. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Sri Lanka, a comprehensive full-colour guide, & discover all that this beguiling tropical isle has to offer. Inside Insight Guide Sri Lanka: This fully-updated new edition of Insight Guide Sri Lanka features stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this beautiful country & its people to life; Our Best of Sri Lanka highlights the country`s must-see sights, including the old world charms of Galle Fort & the dramatic rock-fortress of Sigiriya, while descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from bustling capital Colombo to the lush tea plantations of the Hill Country & the beaches of the south; &, detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books & maps as well as picture-packed e Books to meet different travelers needs. Insight Guides unique combination of beautiful travel photography & focus on history & culture together create a unique visual reference & planning tool to inspire your next adventure. ” Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.” (Wanderlust Magazine). ...

Like Bali, but without the crowds. The Resplendent Isle, Serendib, Ceylon, whatever you call it, Sri Lanka is spangled with exquisitely designed luxury villas, gorgeously renovated classic old hotels, amazing shops & bespoke services erupting all over the south. So, why not slip into something floaty, & let LUXE lead you astray. Sri Lanka in the Luxe guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Sri Lanka: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Sri Lanka with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in Sri Lanka. Let Marco Polo show you all this diverse island has to offer... From the beaches of the Indian Ocean to the famous Temple of the Tooth in the mountains, see fine colonial buildings in the capital Colombo, elephants & leopards in Yala West National Park, go rafting on the same river in which Alec Guinness swam in the ` Bridge on the River Kwai`, experience (under cover of darkness & with conservationists) the spectacle of sea turtles coming to lay their eggs on the beach. This is Sri Lanka! Your Marco Polo Sri Lanka Pocket Guide
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- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into Sri Lanka where you can enjoy a spectacular train trip through the mountainous highlands or see hundreds of dolphins frolicking off the coast. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Sri Lanka experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Sri Lanka. Here are inspirational itineraries that will help you enjoy all of Sri Lanka`s wonderful scenery, & delicious local seafood cuisine. Sri Lanka in full-colour
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Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- new for 2018, you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Sri Lanka to show you around this diverse isl&. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Sri Lanka has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
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Sri Lanka at 1:500, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Nelles Verlag, with on the reverse a large street plan of central Colombo, plus nine additional panels with more street plans and/or enlargements of the country’s most visited tourist areas: Kandy, Jaffna, Galle, Anuradhapura, Negombo, Hikkaduwa & Unawatuna beach resorts, Polonnaruwa area with a separate plan of the Dalada Maluwa temple complex, plus a plan of the temple sites at Mihintale near Anuradhapura. On one side is a map of Sri Lanka, with relief shading, spot heights & names of mountain ranges & peaks presenting the topography. Road network indicated partly surfaced roads &

Includes:: minor local roads & tracks. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks or protected areas & various other places of interest, including numerous beaches, are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. The map has no index. Map legend

Includes:: English. Half of the reverse side is taken by a large, clear street plan of central Colombo, indicating the city’s sights, facilities & selected tourist accommodation. Smaller street plans cover central Kandy, Jaffna, Galle, Anuradhapura & Negombo. Enlargements show Hikkaduwa & Unawatuna beach resorts, the Polonnaruwa area with a separate plan of the Dalada Maluwa temple complex, plus a plan of the temple sites at Mihintale near Anuradhapura.



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Sri Lanka road map at 1:525, 000 from Periplus, plus on the reverse & indexed street plan of Colombo & maps of the island’s other most visited areas: Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Galle, Negombo & Nuwara Eliya. On one side is a map of Sri Lanka at 1:525, 000, showing its road & railway network on a base with relief shading & spot heights for the main peaks. The map also

Includes:: internal administrative boundaries with names of provinces & districts. Main places of interest, such as beaches, nature reserves, & cultural, religious & historic sites, are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30`. The map is not indexed. Also provided is a distance table. On the reverse is a large, indexed street plan of Colombo at 1:15, 000; an enlargement of the Kandy area at 1:25, 000 with a street plan of the city’s centre; street plans of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Galle & Negombo; plus a map of the Nuwara Eliya area at 1:40, 000. All are annotated with various places of interest & tourist accommodation.

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Sri Lanka in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

The Sri Lanka Reader is a sweeping introduction to the epic history of the island nation located just off the southern tip of India. The island`s recorded history of more than two & a half millennia encompasses waves of immigration from the South Asian subcontinent; the formation of Sinhala Buddhist & Tamil Hindu civilizations; the arrival of Arab Muslim traders; & European colonization by the Portuguese, & then the Dutch, & finally the British. Selected texts depict perceptions of the country`s multiple linguistic & religious communities, as well as its political travails after independence in 1948, especially the ethnic violence that recurred from the 1950s until 2009, when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam were defeated by the Sri Lankan government`s armed forces. This wide-ranging anthology covers the aboriginal Veddhas, the earliest known inhabitants of the island; the Kings of Kandy, Sri Lanka`s last indigenous dynasty; twenty-first-century women who leave the island to work as housemaids in the Middle East; the 40, 000 Sri Lankans killed by the tsunami in December 2004, &, through cutting-edge journalism & heart-wrenching poetry, the protracted violence that has scarred the country`s contemporary political history. Along with fifty-four images of paintings, sculptures, & architecture, The Sri Lanka Reader

Includes:: more than ninety classic & contemporary texts written by Sri Lankans & foreigners.

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