Full Description
In this new edition, British resident of Sri Lanka for over 33 years, Royston Ellis, explores the incredible diversity that Sri Lanka has to offer now the entire country is open to visitors, in an easy-to-read narrative packed with entertaining comments and sound advice, based on personal experience.
Contents
Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate and seasons, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, National flag, People, Language, Religion, TourismChapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, How long?, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and high commissions, Getting there and away,Health, Security and safety, What to take, What to wear, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Food and drink, Public holidays and festivals, Time, Shopping, Arts andentertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Buying property, Cultural etiquette PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Colombo History, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Internet cafes, Shopping, What to see Chapter 4 The Cultural Triangle History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Giritale, Habarana, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yapahuwa Chapter 5 The Hill Country History, Getting there and away, Ambewela, Badulla, Bandarawela, Belihul Oya, Ella, Haldummula, Haputale, Hatton, Kotmale, Nuwara Eliya, Pussellawa,Ramboda, Talawakele Chapter 6 National Parks and Interior Towns National parks, The interior townsChapter 7 The West CoastGetting there and away, Beach resortsChapter 8 The Deep SouthHistory, Getting there and away, Getting around, ResortsChapter 9 The Eastern Seaboard and the NorthTrincomalee, Passikudah and Kalkudah,Batticaloa, Arugam Bay, Jaffna Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further InformationIndex
