“Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, killer surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea, flavorful food – need I go on?” – Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book…18 beautiful beaches77 amazing temples57 maps168 cups of tea consumedInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsAt-a-glance practical infoIn-depth backgroundComprehensive planning toolsBeaches & diving feature