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
Long sandy beaches, glittering gold souqs, soaring skyscrapers and a lively nightlife make cosmopolitan Dubai the Gulf's coolest destination. Grab a piece of the action with this indispensable guide.
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
Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the romance of Georgia's past at Tbilisi Old Town, take a longtrip to the Svaneti villages, or hear your voice echo in Geghard.
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)
Travellers have been captivated by Turkey's spectacular sights and cultural riches for centuries. Hunt for bargains in the bazaars, pamper yourself in a Turkish bath, discover the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and explore the beautifully preserved ruins of Ephesus. Trusted by so many for so long, this best-selling guide leads the way. • 110 detailed maps, including full-colour country map • practical guide to buying Turkish carpets • essential information on visas, health and local transport • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat, for all budgets • illustrated food section, plus handy menu translator • comprehensive language chapter
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
