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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka
by Richard Plunkett, Brigitte Ellemor
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (2003-08)
ISBN: 1740594231
EAN: 9781740594233
Dewy Decimal #: 915
Paperback: 304 pages
Edition: 9th
SKU: SA08031009
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Exactly as shown, Ex Library copy with usual stamps and stickers. Book is bound strong, has little wear and text is clean and unmarked.
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Editorial Reviews
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Book Description
Whether you want to marvel at ancient cities or the Buddha's tooth, comb idyllic beaches or follow the paths of elephants, this guide to the colour and flavours of Sri Lanka is your key to unlocking its secrets. - 43 maps, including a colour country map
- colour section on the wildlife of Sri Lanka, plus essential tips for birdwatchers
- the flavours of Sri Lanka, from a morning hopper to an evening arrack
- from cheap dens to colonial mansions - the scoop on where to puff your pillow
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Customer Reviews
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Great service!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2006-07-06
I received the book in excellent condition and quite fast! Would use this company again without a doubt!
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Lonely Planet Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-08-15
I barely give "Lonely Planet Sri Lanka" 5 stars as they have some nice color photos of different activities and areas in Sri Lanka, they also have good individual area maps though straight black and white not topographical or color as they have in "Insight Guide Sri Lanka". Basically a very nicely laid out guide with just about all the information you would hope to expect or need.
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The Pearl of the Orient
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-01-19
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Sri Lanka is an island of exceptional beauty -- but there is trouble in paradise. For two decades the island has been torn apart by violence between the two largest ethnic groups, Buddhist Sinhalese and Hindu Tamils. One of my most vivid memories of Colombo was a march of Buddhist monks carrying signs with political sentiments such as, "Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country." The Tamil Tigers, on their part, will probably be remembered as virtuoso suicide bombers. So much for "tolerant" Asian religions.
Most of the violence has now ceased and the traveler need not be concerned with it, although traveling by land from Colombo to Jaffna in the north one has to pass along a dirt highway lined in places with minefields. Military fortresses will also be encountered along main highways.
I'm not much of a beach fan, although that's why most tourists go to Sri Lanka. Given the ravages of the tsunami most of the beach resorts on the South and East coasts have probably been damaged. So this is an excellent time to go to Sri Lanka to see the beautiful tea estates in the cool, cloudy hill country and the Buddhist monuments near the center of the island. For the sand and sea set, some decent beach resorts near Colombo on the West coast were probably not affected by the Tsunami.
The Lonely Planet Guide sums up the many attractions of this beautiful country. As always, it includes reliable information on history and practical matters plus sidebars on interesting subjects such as birds, turtles, train schedules, and 101 uses for a coconut.
Smallchief
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Great guide
Rating  (4)
Date: 2004-11-17
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I traveled to Sri Lanka for New Year's 2004, and found the information contained to be extremely helpful. Especially the accommodation information. When I arrived to Sri Lanka, I had nothing planned - and was going to hire a driver to take me around. Finding a driver, we sat down to plan the trip, book the hotels etc... I was able to compare the prices listed in the Lonely Planet Guide with those quoted and used the book to bargain the prices down - it was great! Most of the stuff in the guide was tourist orientated - where I prefer to take the road less traveled. I definitely recommend getting this guide before you head over - and read it over a few times before getting there, it will help you out heaps!
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useful and informative
Rating (4)
Date: 2003-12-07
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
I used the latest edition of this book (published August 2003) while travelling around Sri Lanka for a month in November 2003. I found the information in the book to be accurate and easy to find. Like most Lonely Planet guide books its strength is detailed logistical information such as bus and train times, accommodation and opening times. The only negative point is that sometimes the historical and background information is a little vague and lacks specific dates. Still I would thoroughly recommend this book for any independent traveller in Sri Lanka. It will save you time and money and help you enjoy your holiday even more.
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