Sri Lanka - Reiseführer von

Its wealth of cultural treasures, high spirituality, fascinating landscapes, and unique wildlife attract many visitors to Sri Lanka year after year. The pearl of the Indian Ocean is incredibly diverse and offers every traveler their own personal highlights: from dream beaches to grand temple complexes. Culture enthusiasts can visit a variety of historical sites, with the ancient royal cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy being particularly impressive. The rock fortress Sigiriya majestically overlooks the surrounding landscape. Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy: Yala, Bundala, Wilpattu, and Udawalawe National Parks are known for their beautiful nature and astonishingly rich fauna. Stefan Blank describes the island in all its diversity: from the hustle and bustle of Colombo's streets to whale watching off Mirissa and beach fun in Arugam Bay, as well as visits to an Ayurveda center. He recommends using the bus or train more often – it's quite an experience and ideal for engaging with locals. Sri Lanka is known for its curries and other delicious dishes, so an introduction to the local cuisine is certainly a must. The chapters on the northeastern part of the country have been expanded by 12 pages in the 12th edition of the travel guide to shed even more light on this emerging tourist region.