Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka

Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka
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Publisher : Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9082313405
ISBN-13 : 9789082313406
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Illustrated Field Guide to the Flowers of Sri Lanka by : Jacob Vlas

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
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Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages : 815
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ISBN-10 : 9781804691502
ISBN-13 : 180469150X
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Sri Lanka by : Philip Briggs

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.

Wild Flowers of Sri Lanka

Wild Flowers of Sri Lanka
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 349
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ISBN-10 : 9559982826
ISBN-13 : 9789559982821
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Wild Flowers of Sri Lanka by : Arittha Wikramanayake

A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps

A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps
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Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Limited
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1907807403
ISBN-13 : 9781907807404
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps by : Ansgar Hoppe

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.

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9559937812
ISBN-13 : 9789559937814
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Flowering Plants by : Sriyanie Miththapala

Marin Flora

Marin Flora
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 410
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0520005783
ISBN-13 : 9780520005785
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Marin Flora by : John Thomas Howell

Birds of Sri Lanka

Birds of Sri Lanka
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 438
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ISBN-10 : 9781472966476
ISBN-13 : 1472966473
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Birds of Sri Lanka by : Deepal Warakagoda

The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka. The island of Sri Lanka is one of Southern Asia's most popular birding destinations, boasting a remarkably high number of endemic species. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Sri Lanka provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Sri Lanka is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.