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stay here and it's also popular with twitchers, lured by its resident naturalist who leads
much-lauded birdwatching trips (Rs 2000).
Jetwing Vil Uyana
LUXURY HOTEL
( 228 6000;
www.jetwinghotels.com
;
Kibissa;r US$163-370; )
For natural-world immersion - crocodiles in the pond, monitor lizards in the grass and oc-
casional visiting elephants - the Jetwing is a great choice. The huge, individual chalets
(book a 'water' or 'forest' dwelling for the best views) have a rustic look outside but inside
are equipped with all mod cons (including Bose sound systems).
A resident naturalist is on hand to give walking tours, there's a yoga instructor, and the
cuisine (and dining room setting) are superb. It's 7km west of the village.
Elephant Corridor
LUXURY HOTEL
( 228 6951;
www.elephantcorridor.com
;Kibissa;r from US$220; )
Set in over 80 hectares of unfenced grasslands, this high-end hotel is a terrific place to spot
wildlife. Iguanas, monitor lizards and mongooses are all regularly encountered and wild
elephants wander through the area. The villas are spectacular and incredibly spacious, all
with private indoor plunge pools and there's a good spa and pool set in a forest clearing.
Rack rates are steep but web deals can drop tariffs to around US$100 a night. Located
7km west of the village.
Chooti
SRI LANKAN
Cooking up a
rotti
storm, this likeable shop-cum-restaurant serves up delicious, freshly
cooked sweet and savoury
rotti
bread by the roadside (and good meals too). Suck on a
fresh coconut or slurp on a fruit shake and you're sated. It's in the centre of the village.
Shopping
Sigiriya Crafts Complex
HANDICRAFTS
(Sigiriya Rd; 8am-6pm)
