The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Rough Guides) [Paperback]

Gavin Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rough Guides | Publication Date: October 19, 2009

"The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka" is the definitive travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Sri Lanka has to offer. Get the low-down on one of the world's most beautiful islands, with in-depth coverage of Sri Lanka's superb beaches, magnificent wildlife, verdant tea plantations and majestic Buddhist remains. The guide includes practical information on getting there and around, plus reviews of the best Sri Lanka hotels, from serene oceanside Ayurveda retreats to atmospheric colonial-era tea estate bungalows, and Sri Lanka restaurants, bars and Sri Lankan shopping for all budgets. You'll find introductory sections on Sri Lanka food, drink, health, cultural customs and outdoor activities as well as specialist Sri Lanka tour operators and colour inserts on tea, Buddhism and the island's highlights with inspirational colour photography throughout. Rely on expert background on everything from the history of the ancient Buddhist kingdoms through to the contemporary political scene in Sri Lanka and traditional Sri Lankan dance. Explore all corners of this fascinating country with the clearest Sri Lanka maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka".

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About the Author

Gavin Thomas has worked for Rough Guides as a writer and editor since 1998; he is the author of the Rough Guide to Dubai, the Rough Guide to Sri Lanka, the forthcoming Rough Guide to Oman, and co-author of the Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 3 edition (October 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184836069X
• ISBN-13: 978-1848360693
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #600,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Travel > Asia > Sri Lanka

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Kindle edition difficult to navigate, November 13, 2011

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Craig J. Gibson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Rough Guides) (Kindle Edition)

I bought the kindle edition. Seemed like it would lighten the weight of my backpack. The book is good to Rough Guide's usual standards. The navigation for Kindle is absolutely awful. Theres only a few entries in the table of contents for places in Sri Lanka. Hence every time you need a reference you have to click through a lot of pages to get to where you want, if you know where you want to go that is. I wish I'd bought the paper version.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide for a fascinating country., April 3, 2011

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Mark J. Roddy (Denver) - See all my reviews
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In January 2011 my son and I spent 10 days in Sri Lanka; going directly to Kandy from the airport;
on to climb Sri Pada (adams peak); and then to Negombo for some R&R. After using the book to arrange all of our itinerary; I would say it was very very good but not excellent. But it is the best that is out there.

5 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rough Guide or Lonely Planet Guides, October 21, 2009

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Rough Guides are always great. Detailed colorful and accurate with great maps. Its always a toss up Lonely Planet or Rough Guide. They are both very well done. I usually buy both so I am covered - but if I only had the money to buy one it would be Rough Guide. (assuming it is a recent published version) The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Rough Guides)