Lonely Planet Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka, 8th ed)

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