Sri Lanka. Guide with a mini-conversion

The state of Sri Lanka in South Asia, located on the island of the same name, from the time of the Portuguese invasion and before the acquisition of independence was called Ceylon. Renamed in 1972.

Tourism on the island began to actively develop after the end of the long civil war. Today, more and more Russian travelers are planning to visit this island of the Eternal Summer! And this is not by chance, because there are all the conditions for a beach holiday, classes of any kind of water sport, and history lovers are waiting for acquaintance with unique culture and art.

In the guide, Sri Lanka, in addition to convenient maps (12) and proven routes (14), with a description of the most important attractions, there are many practical information-useful links, addresses, schemes for the work of the travel to popular natural attractions and monasteries.

In the guide Sri Lanka you will find sections that will help prepare for the trip. This is a brief history of the island state located at the southern tip of Hindustan, information about the transportation, the calendar of the upcoming events and holidays. The climate section will help you choose the best time to travel, and information about the national cuisine - decide on the choice of dishes and spices! It will not be bored on the island and parents who go on a trip with children!

Author"s routes along the island are of great interest.
During the trip you will get acquainted with the colonial architecture of Colombo, make a hike on the Horton hike, admire the cave painting, visit numerous Buddhist monasteries and temples, visit the ancient Kingdom of Rukhun!

Pay attention to the section Extra-Marshruts! This, in fact, is a step -by -step plan of inspection of the most important attractions of the island in a maximum of 14 days!