Two Loris Sighted on Jetwing Trail at Vil Uyana, Sigiriya

15th December 2010, www.island.lk

Opportune day, opportune time! Paul Roberts of Chester England was in for the surprise of his life, whilst spending a well deserved vacation in the eco-marvel that is Jetwing Vil Uyana, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Accompanied by the resident naturalist Chaminda, he was the first to walk the newly created Loris Trail since the discovery of these rare primates inhabiting the property’s grounds two months ago.

Setting off around 10pm, Roberts had this to say: "After 10 minutes of walking slowly through the jungle with only special red lights to see we came across our first Loris. Its large eyes could clearly be seen as well as the outline of its body about 20 feet away in a tree. We then retraced our steps, scanning the trees with the red lights, and were lucky to see another Loris!"

According to Chaminda, this is the first time that Roberts had seen a single Loris, let alone two! An amazing spectacle, the northern grey slender Loris was first spotted by a sharp eyed Chaminda in late October, hiding among the many trees that make Jetwing Vil Uyana a natural habitat for all forms of nature. Rest assured, the memory of seeing the Loris, as well as the luxurious stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana, will stay in Roberts’ mind forever!

Situated close to King Kashyappa’s abode in Sigiriya, Jetwing Hotels took a page from the king’s book and created a property that is at once man made and nature endowed. Originally an abandoned paddy field, lakes were dug and filled to bring to life a wetland that brings one to the heart of nature herself. With butterflies, dragonflies, eagles, peacocks and its very own marsh crocodile, not to mention our new guests of honour the fascinating Loris, a stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana is definitely an unsurpassed experience!

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