Sri Lanka Guide - Discover

Discover the best of an island full of sacred sites and beautiful nature: admire temples, shrines and colonial architecture, explore national parks or tea plantations, relax by the water, play cricket or try an Ayurvedic treatment. Thanks to our practical advice, you will get to know the local cuisine and learn where to go for shopping and entertainment. You will certainly appreciate the detailed folding map during your travels.

12 sightseeing routes that will introduce you to Sri Lanka.
Detailed folding map with marked routes.
Practical information and travel tips.
Recommendations on where to stay and eat and where to go for shopping, entertainment and relaxation.

Sri Lanka is considered paradise on earth for its golden beaches and lush tropical vegetation. It boasts an incredibly diverse landscape, ranging from sun-drenched tropical beaches, coconut plantations and coastal rainforests to cooler, mist-shrouded hills dotted with waterfalls and endless tea plantations. In addition to natural beauty, it can also offer its dramatic history, a diverse ethnic mosaic, a rich palette of cultural experiences and a wide range of sporting activities. You can relax on the beaches with golden sand. If you want to experience the best, we recommend Unawatuna, the most popular resort with a beautiful bay.

Although Sri Lankan cuisine is not very well known outside the island's borders, this does not change the fact that it is a great gastronomic experience, even for someone with a slightly sharper character. It is based on local ingredients, among which prim spices, chili and coconut play a role. No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without tasting the traditional hot curry with rice. Similar to other countries in South Asia, you can indulge in tropical fruits to your heart's content. A certain peculiarity is that the sale of alcohol is prohibited in the country on the days of the full moon (so-called Poya days) and on other dates specified by decree, and this also applies to foreign clientele.

In our guide you will find 12 sightseeing routes in Sri Lanka with orientation maps and an embedded detailed folding map of the island with all routes marked. The book will introduce you to the historical monuments and the present of this country, guide you through the beauty of the local nature, draw your attention to attractions, recommend the best beaches, restaurants and hotels. It also does not forget about shopping, sports activities and warnings about local customs that might surprise you. In the guide you will also find vocabulary and phrases that will come in handy on your travels.