KACHIN STATE ( Northern Myanmar )
Myanmar’s northen most state is a mountainous region occupied by
approximately 14 different ethic groups, the Jinghpaws or Kachins, being
the dominant one. The life style of the hill tribe peoples at the north
has changed little over the centuries. Their religion is mostly animistic
and the formation of the clans heredity, with the youngest son inhering
the father’s position and wealth.
Experiencing the way of life of the hill tribe people is a
unique opportunity to observe the culture, and day-to-day routines and rituals
of people who have lived in isolation from the outside world for so long.
Annual festivals provide a fascinating insight into their lives, of which the
Manao Festival is one of the most engaging at the end of the year.
Putao ( Switzerland of Myanmar )
Well
known as " Khamti Lon ", aborginally meaning " Golden Region
" is
surrounded by dazzling white snow-capped high mountains. The history of the
area dates back to more than thousands of years. Putao is populated by three
main races, namely Tai Khamti, Rawang and Lisu. Mt. Hkakabouazi ( 5889m
), the highest peak in South East Asia, and snowcapped all the year round
could be reached from Putao only by hiking. The fauna and folra on the way to
Mt. Hkakaborazi is still unspoiled.
European
climate region of the country which is commonly known as
Switzerland of Myanmar. It is a joleasure, haung both ice-cold water
surrounded by the rocks in the stream or hot water in the stream and spas. You
can also snoke in the stream and rioulets to love a look at agna trc animals
during November to January, you can also visit Phongan ice-capped mountain.
Putao
is well rich in cultural heritage. Most of the people in Putao do live on
growing agriculture, paddy cultivation, fetching herbs and medicinal plants,
eaglewood, aloes wood, and hunting. Every household on manageable scale grows
fruit trees, such as grape fruit, ruby fruit, orange, lime, jackfruit, lychees,
coffee, tea plantation and vegetable. Grape fruit and ground orchid are
famous. Thou major eco-tourism could be accessible to the land. Only few
foreign travelers had touched the wondrous land due to its eco-adventurous
tour.
The
highest snow capped mountain which peaks to 19296' above sea level,
locates at Naung Mon Township of Putao district, Kachin state. It is
relatively easy to climb by the mountaineers and many of the climbers had
successfully scaled to its height for several times. To reach it success
the adventuring mountaineers have to past many difficult passes, through
dense jungle. Around Hkaakaborazi area nearly about a thousand individual
numbers of people lives in 22 small villages. The people are descended
from Tibeto-Myanmar group and the environ area is also filled with full of
beautiful flora and faunas. Environmental protection is been also
maintained at Hkaakaborazi Mountain for eco-tourism purpose and it
stand challenging for the adventurous mountaineer until today.
The
capital of Kachin State, known as the land of " Jade " locates far
north about 1440 km from Yangon. The most popular place in the area is "
Myitson " where the two rivulets Maykha and Malikha merged to form the
Ayeyarwaddy, the major river of the country. The town of Myikyina, the largest
in Kachin, has always been a trading center between Myanmar and China. It
makes an ideal base from where to visit nearby villages, jade mining centers,
and the magnificent Indawgyi Lake.
Myitkyina
also assures the finest array of fruits in Burma (Myanmar). Spot lights of
Myitkyina are Andaw Shin and Hsu Taung Pyi pagoda, Kachin cultural museum,
Molashidi bridge, Kraing Naw recreation center, Jordanni tower, WWII Japanese
memorial cemetery. Home for the four major groups, Janghpaw, Maru, Rawan,
and lisu descended from Tibeto-Burman origin, which generally represents as
Kachin, lives in great numbers within it’s region, ruled by a chieftain. The
quickest way to reach Myitkyina is by a nonstop flight that reaches within
11/2 hour. Train from Mandalay to Myitkyina covers about 540 km and takes
about 25 hours journey on a single track laid during colonial days. Today
Myitkyina and its environ stands as a great fascinating destination for
oversea travelers.
Inndawgyi
is the largest and pristine fresh water natural lake in Myanmar, covering an
area of over 40 square miles. Lying in the far north of Mogaung Township in
Myitkyina District, it measures 16 miles from north to south and seven miles
from east to west at its widest point.
Surrounded by hills, and fed by about a dozen streams. Unlike the lake, it is
very deep at some places and free from pollution. Hence, it is as beautiful
and spectacular as Inlay, if not more. But, up till now it hasn’t become a
popular tourist destination like Inlay. The chief reason is lack of easy
access as it lies way of the main routes of transportation. But, surely,
the day will come when the area will be developed for tourism and tourists
will arrive there in droves. Then a holiday at Inndawgyi will become a favored
choice at home and abroad.
Situates
75 miles west of Myitkyina with
magnificent mountain scenery and the valley river Uyu presents a perfect
panoramic view around the Jade mining center town Hpakant. The world best high
graded Jade qualities are excavated at this area. One can also observe various
method of jade mining such as river type; open type and mountain cut type at
Taw Maw, Lon kin, Sai Lon, Wai Ka at surrounding villages.
Mt
Victoria Mountain intrepid with famous Myanmar flora plant and breath taking
panoramic view for explores. The amazing mountain is situated at chin state
among the highest peak measuring to 10,000' ft above sea level. Direction
could be started from old ancient Bagan to trek Mt Victoria. You will need 2
supporting teams, one team will be your cook; a driver, an agent personal and
the other will be an arm escort team to protect during your adventurous
journey. To reach Mt. Victoria you have to first cross the Ayeyarwaddy River
on a sort of landing craft with jeeps organized according to the number of
Travellers. Then drive to Mindat for night stop break.
Next
day depart for a trekking trip to the next campsite without journeying by
car. On the way you will be able to collect a number of Botanical plants
namely such as ciborium, Dectzia, Dophine, Pieris, Elacagnus, Camellia,
Alders, scented buddleja, Mistletoe and orchid. The day temperature rises to
80. F and drops to freezing at night through its hot and cold day. You’ll
summit at the 10,000' ft of MT Victoria under the cloudless sky to enjoy and
explore the vicinity of local tribesmen where to be founded on the way
of higher hunting grounds, armed with bow and arrows. Trek to kanpetlet forest
department office, which is a long day journey based on a scruffy little
settlement someway down a steep valley hillside near Eicasan, then enroute
back to Bagan. Traveling to MT Victoria is an adventurous journey and it is
good to track at springtime to leave vivid memories.
SHAN
STATE ( EASTERN MYANMAR )
The most beautiful pictureque land, situated on the Eastern
part of Myanmar. Occupying nearly a quarter of Myanmar. Shan State is filled
with pine and teak forest, surrounded by a Plateau Limestone. A unique
opportunity to feel the windy weather. Ethnic experien ways of life of hill
tribe peoples.
An
old favourite British summer hill resort that nestled in the heart of pine
studded Shan hills, situated about 71 kilometers west of Taunggyi. A
picturesque village surrounded by pine forests, it features some of Myanmar’s
most beautiful garden. Numerous of hill tribes are sheltered for trekking and
exploring around Kalw in small villages, namely as Pa-Oo, Palaung, Danu,
Taungyo, Padaung to represent their colorful costume, culture, custom, own
language dialects and walk of life around Kalaw. It’s a great breath taking
excitement trekking for those who wish to experiment.
The famous legendary town crowned with a beautiful lake and many impressive Bo
trees, lies 23 km far from Kalaw hill resort, is also one the most famed
destination for its 490' ft depth natural cave, centuries stored Buddha images
and traditional handicraft workshops, trekking tracks to the Shan ethnic Danu,
Palaung, Pa-Oo villages. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya is magnificent scenic
beauty with panoramic mountain views, reminiscent of the Alps in Europe.
A unique water world and homeland for the Intha inhabits that migrated
from Tavoy region during 14th century A.D North- east of Myanmar. The most
breath taking view of Inlay are their developed floating homes, unique
style of leg-rowing, catching fish with conical trap method, floating
gardens of cultivating crops and the famous Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda quilt on
the lake. Though there are 200- estimated small village around the lake.
Inlay lake raiment and covers a length of 9 square miles from North-south
in it wideness and 3½ miles to East- west with a depth of 5 meters.
Moeyungyi ( Birds
Watching Wetland )
Moeyungyi is
a wild life sanctuary and a famous eco-tourism site in Myanmar, where many
rare bird spices are to be found for bird lovers. Situated on the Yangon -
Mandalay highway road of Bago division, about 130 km North-east of Yangon
city. The beautiful lake covers an area of 40 square miles. During the
beginning of winter season more than 75 bird spices, from the Northern
hemisphere and some cold seeking birds, from Malaysia, Australia, New
Zealand travels to reach Moeyungyi to take refugee. 45 of these birds are
aquatic and the rest are biped birds. Most of the aquatics and biped are
migrated birds such as Sessile, Bondage, Amino, and Chinese mag-pig, White
ibis, Crane, Eastern gray heron and other spices. To explore the
attractive nature life of the birds there’s a watchtower built at the
center of the lake attached with a bridge.
Moeyungyi is a marvelous bird
watching site around Myanmar and a great destination in South - East Asia.
Situated
in the dense forest of Bago “ mountain range “, is one of an
interesting Eco- tourism destination among the newly created site.
Bago “ mountain range “ is the most prominent range filled with
natural forests, streams, birds, and rare flowers. 75 % of world teak
reserves are to be found at the Bago range. Clients traveling along this
area could explore the magnificent teak forests, trekking with elephant
experiences, logging works, Kayin indigenous tribe villages around Sein
Yay and other forest camps.
Accommodation and Facilities
:
Simple cottage made of Wood and Bamboo, clean mattress, blanket, pillows,
mosquito net, TV, Mini- bar, air- condition, hot shower at every chalets
are unviable, a generator is used for evening lights. Trained chefs are
kept to arrange simple hygienic food. Purified water is supplied
for drinking and cooking.
The first national park that serves as wild life habitat area for eco-
tourism in Myanmar covers an area of 620.89 sq. mile. Two forest are
reserved at the park with almost undisturbed environ. Travelers can trek
or explore with an elephant ride to gain a new experiences. The area is
remarkably rich with rare endangered spices mammals such as samba deer,
wild boar, tiger, Himalayan Bear, guar and banteng.
