Events

Royal Geographical Society, London

Discovering Sri Lanka

• Wednesday 21 March 2012 from 7pm to 9pm (Kensington Gore doors open at 6.30pm)

An informative evening for travellers wishing to experience Sri Lanka for the first time, discover more at the exhibitor stands and ask questions of our expert panel including the High Commissioner His Excellency Dr Chris Nonis and Royston Ellis, author of the Bradt Travel Guide to Sri Lanka, who has lived in Sri Lanka for over 30 years.

Hear our expert speakers’ hidden gems and recommendations to get the most out of your visit and find out more about this beautiful and fascinating island:

• Enticing and diverse landscapes from pristine beaches, lowland plains and primary tropical rainforest to rolling tea plantations and misty mountains
• A vibrant multi-ethnic culture, colourful festivals and cuisine
• Twelve National Parks and 52 sanctuaries, with wildlife including large populations of elephants, leopards and sloth-bears and many endemic species
• Inspiring heritage sites from ancient cities and temples to colonial forts, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Activities including whale watching, diving and snorkelling, surfing and other water sports, white water rafting, trekking, rock climbing, caving, mountain biking and much more…

Tickets: RGS-IBG members £10, non-members £15. Price includes wine and an information pack.

Further information and bookings: www.rgs.org 
+44 (0) 20 7591 3100
events@rgs.org