This guide to Sri Lanka provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, and maps.
-- practical information on the city's renowned attractions and its hidden sights-- special sections on architecture and contemporary art-- suggestions for walking tours of both New and Old Delhi, along with tips on finding quiet havens-- covers excursions to Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Alwar, Dege and Jaipur
Includes heaps of practical advice for business travellers and long term visitors; an extensive shopping chapter, including a special feature on gold; the lowdown on loads of activities, from diving to desert safaris; detailed and mapped walking tours; and excursions to the east coast, and archaeological sites in the north.
Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips
This is the only travel guide to cover all three countries of the South Caucasus. It details the fascinating history and absorbing culture of the region, as well as providing practical information on safety concerns and border crossings.
Travellers wanting to explore a region in-depth or repeat visitors returning to a favourite destination find these regional guides indispensable travel companions. Extra features include a full-colour fold-out regional map, inspirational front sections for planning and information for driving and travelling with a family.Once backpacker territory, South India now attracts all kinds of travellers. South India, fourth edition, provides more coverage of Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters. There are highly detailed itineraries and more than 100 maps."The trusted companion for a generation of independent travellers." (New York Times)
Get subterranean in the cavernous underground cities of Cappadocia, laze on white-sand beaches, pamper yourself in a steamy hamam or enjoy the buzz of cosmopolitan Istanbul -- discover Turkey s treasures and pleasures with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to worship the sun, climb Mt Ararat or muse on ancient ruins, this guidebook is your ultimate companion.CATCH SOME RAYS with recommendations of the best seaside spots, from secluded Mediterranean coves to laid-back Aegean islands DINE LIKE A SULTAN -- expanded restaurant listings and dedicated Food & Drink chapter offer a taste of all the delights of the Turkish kitchen BROWSE THE BAZAARS -- the when, where and how much of shopping for carpets, handicrafts and jewellery GET OUT THERE with tips for activities in the air, on land or water -- from ballooning and bird-watching to trekking, rafting and Blue Cruises TALK THE TALK -- meet and greet the locals with the help of our Turkish language section
Be swept up in the maelstrom of Dhaka, explore the lush forests of the Sundarbans, relax into the serene rhythms of rural life along endless riverbanks and experience the extraordinary kindness of the people - uncover the secrets of one of travel's last frontiers with the only English-language guide to Bangladesh. • REST EASY - opinionated, in-depth accommodation and eating reviews enable you to make the best choice, whatever your budget• DISCOVER THE DIVERSITY of this dynamic country with our comprehensive listings of sights and attractions• FIND YOUR WAY with the help of detailed transport information and over 40 maps• GET THE BACKGROUND on Bangladesh's intriguing history and culture• TALK THE TALK with our Bangla language chapter
