Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka
Author: Jacob Vlas
Publisher: Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka
Published: 2015-02
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9789082313406
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jacob Vlas
Publisher: Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka
Published: 2015-02
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9789082313406
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: S. D. Abayawardana
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789556584417
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Philip Briggs
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 2023-03-10
Total Pages: 815
ISBN-13: 180469150X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The new seventh edition of Bradt's Sri Lanka remains the most detailed and comprehensive guidebook to this alluring island nation. Written by Philip Briggs, one of the world's most experienced and highly regarded guidebook writers, this thoroughly updated guide provides detailed coverage of every aspect of this diverse and compact country, from idyllic tropical coastlines to mist-shrouded tea plantations and time-warped colonial homesteads. Alongside in-depth sections on all major beach resorts, archaeological sites, historic towns and national parks, it introduces adventurous travellers to intriguing lesser-known sites and emergent destinations inaccessible for decades prior to 2009, when the civil war ended. Beach holidays are a year-round attraction, while fantastic Buddhist-affiliated UNESCO World Heritage Sites range from the massive dagobas of Anuradhapura, built in pre-Christian times on a scale rivalling Egyptian pyramids, to Dambulla’s exquisitely painted cave temples. Wildlife-viewing opportunities abound, and this guide provides unparalleled, illustrated advice on making the most of these. Asia's densest elephant and leopard populations thrive in an extensive network of national parks, complemented by fine whale and dolphin-watching, and 450 bird species including 30 occurring in no other country. Extensive hotel and restaurant listings, covering everything from exclusive boutique hotels to shoestring homestays, have been cherry-picked based on the author’s personal inspection of hundreds of properties countrywide. Sri Lanka’s increasingly renowned cuisine features strongly, as does its growing focus on wellness tourism including Ayurveda therapies. This guidebook differs further from competitors by catering for truly independent travellers, providing 70-plus visitor-focused maps covering all major towns and resorts, clear directions for public transport, and off-the-beaten-track information. Following a tourist boom in the south, and the gradual opening of the north and east to independent travel, tourism jumped 15% in the two years to 2018. Following COVID-19 and a 2019 terrorism incident, Sri Lankan tourism is again welcoming visitors, with infrastructure benefitting from recent investment in trains, which provide comfortable, efficient and inexpensive public transport. Whether you’re into wildlife, culture, beaches or cuisine – and whether you seek luxury or budget travel – Bradt’s Sri Lanka will address your every need for an enjoyable visit to this bewitching and varied country.
Author: Arittha Wikramanayake
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 9789559982821
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Eberhard Fischer
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 830
ISBN-13: 9783982025704
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Ansgar Hoppe
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Limited
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781907807404
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Explore the colourful world of alpine flowers. This practical book will help you make a quick, reliable identification of over 500 species illustrated with colour photographs. For each plant the common name, scientific name, flowering time, plant height, protected status, and distribution (habitat and altitude) are described.
Author: Neela de Zoysa
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9789559153030
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Publisher:
Published: 2019-03-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781912081554
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Photographic identification guide to the 280 flower species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka which is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Over 300 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, the different habitats and flower structure. Also included is a complete checklist of the flowers of Sri Lanka