Sri Lanka Travel Guide - Jason Russell - Bog

Sri Lanka sits in the Indian Ocean just off the southern tip of India. Known as the 'teardrop of India' given its shape and position, Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian subcontinent. With stunning beach resorts, multiple World Heritage sites, historical towns and a diverse culture, this island nation has much to offer to the visitor year round. Introduction to Sri Lanka - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Colombo - Colombo National Museum - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Temple of the Sacred Tooth - Galle - Kalutara Bodhiya Temple - Galle Fort - Japanese Peace Pagoda - Anuradhapura - Batticaloa - Sinharaja Forest Reserve - Yala National Park - Adam's Peak - Beaches of Sri Lanka - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Renuka City Hotel - Topaz Beach Hotel - Ranjit's Ambalama - Grand Ella Motel - Milano Tourist Rest - Places to Eat & Drink - Semondu - Taprobane at Cinnamon Grand - Royal Thai - The Honeypot - Crepe-ology - Places to Shop - Dutch Hospital of Colombo Shopping Mall - Barefoot - Laksala - Orchid House - Jayamali Batiks Studio