From the Back Cover
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 festivals
About the Author
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 Réunion.
