Explore Sri Lanka: The best routes around the country

Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure

Insight Guides: Explore Sri Lanka, part of a brand-new series launch for March 2014, is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing easy-to-follow routes that will take you from the bustling capital Colombo to the tea terraces in the hill country, by way of charming Galle Fort and the cultural triangles great Buddhist temples. The lure of golden sands entices visitors to Sri Lanka, but this Indian Ocean island is also home to ancient cities, diverse cultures and immensely varied landscapes.

Chapters on Sri Lanka's mouth-watering food and drink, traditional entertainment, and options for both sport and relaxation set the routes in context and feature Insight's trademark cultural coverage. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the stunning photography perfectly captures the beauty of this beguiling tropical island.