EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF SRI LANKA

Heritage, Culture and Nature

This vibrant guide book offers intimate insight into “the most beautiful island in the world.” Featuring stunning photography, handy tips and a wealth of local knowledge, whether you’re planning your first trip, seek inspiration or simply have an urge to discover more about this fantastic country, this book enables you to plan, prepare and discover the true beauty of Sri Lanka.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The book is divided into four parts: Colombo, north and south of Colombo and practical information. We pay a visit to four of Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO world heritage sites, including Galle Fort, the sacred city of Kandy and the ancient city of Sigiriya. We also learn about Ceylon tea, take a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens, travel back in time on a train journey through the country’s scenic landscape and enjoy the colonial architecture of Colombo’s Cinnamon Gardens. There’s also an introduction to Sri Lanka’s most renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa, and his influential tropical modernist style, as well as a look at the country’s diverse wildlife.

COLOMBO

• Pink sunrise over Colombo

• Take a walk through Cinnamon Gardens

• Visit Paradise Road The Gallery Café

• Discover Geoffrey Bawa

• The finest colonial hotels

• See the Dutch Museum

• Explore Negombo’s waterways, beaches and fish markets

NORTH OF COLOMBO

• Take the train from Colombo to Kandy

• Visit the beautiful Botanical Gardens

• Temple of the Tooth

• A walk by Kandy Lake

• High tea at Queen’s Hotel

SOUTH OF COLOMBO

• Visit Galle Fort the 16th century site that withstood the tsunami

• Shop for local fashion and hand crafts

• Discover the island’s pristine beaches

• Go on safari on land or sea

PRACTICAL ADVICE

• Tips for travel, hotels and shopping

• Getting there and visa information

• Further reading and useful links

LINA NICANDER

Lina Nicander is a passionate traveller with a great interest in languages, culture, nature and history. She has a great love for photography and sharing knowledge, experiences and stories. In 2011, she made her first of many trips to Sri Lanka.

HERE YOU CAN FIND THE BOOK

Explore the Beauty of Sri Lanka – Heritage, Culture and Nature is available in both paperback and high quality hardcover format, and can be purchased directly from here. If you are interested in purchasing multiple copies or if you are a reseller, please contact us for prices, terms of delivery and other information.

Travelling light? The book can also be purchased in eBook format at Amazon.com.

We are happy to announce that the coffee table edition of the book is now available in the Barefoot Bookshop on Sri Lanka.

The Barefoot Bookshop is known the world over for its specialist selection of titles by Sri Lankan authors, books on Sri Lanka, exquisite coffee table books on art, architecture and photography; beautifully crafted cutting edge novels, self-help books, travel guides and travel books all carefully chosen to make it a real book lovers bookshop.

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