WANDER NORTHERN MYANMAR

Day 1: Arrive Yangon

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your Guide who will accompany you as you transfer to the hotel.

Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is a relatively quiet and charming city. Its impressive colonial and spiritual heritage makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia.

Lunch at local restaurant (own account)

This afternoon, your journey begins with a visit around the city and its highlights. Stop at the National Museum where a tour of the priceless ancient artifacts, works of art and historic memorabilia will help you gain insight in to the country’s history. Of particular note are the three halls on the ground floor, which hold exhibits on the evolution the Myanmar alphabet, the Lion Throne Room, and artifacts from the Yatanabon Period. Continue to Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda, which houses a 70-meter reclining Buddha.

Continue to Shwedagon Pagoda, the most revered Buddhist temple in Myanmar. The central stupa is over 90 meters tall and gilded with gold leaf- a breathtaking and colorful sight which dominates the city skyline

Overnight in Yangon

Day 2: Yangon – Putao (by flight) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you will transfer to airport for domestic flight to Putao. Upon arrival at Putao airport you will be met by one of our resident representatives and transferred to your designated guest house. After freshening up, we shall walk to the near by local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a walk to near by Majaw Lisu village (about 2 hour) through the paddy fields. This beautiful village has Mt. Slimatdin as a backdrop, with blazing snow over the horizon during sunset. We shall have a group meeting, to introduce staff and get a briefing about the trek prior to dinner.

Overnight in Putao. (basic standard facilities such as proper sleeping facility, warm water and western toilet will be provided)

Day 3: Putao - Nam Htu Koo (trek) (B,L,D)

This morning trek to Nam Htu Koo Lisu village, situated about 20 km west of Putao. First we walk through cultivated fields, passing some small villages and farm land. After about one hour of walking on flat land, we are immediately into the wilderness with lush tropical evergreen forests. A 3 hours trek uphill takes us to the shoulder of Nam Htu Khoo mountain range (2300 feet or 700 meters). Here we get sweeping views of the surrounding valley filled with farm land. To the west, it is possible to see the 11530 feet (3495 meters) high Lancrumadin Mountain towards Indian border. Enjoy the views and a packed lunch before continuing one more hour through the farm to the village of Nam Htu Koo. We check in at our designated home and walk to the creek to fresh up.

Dinner and overnight will be at a designated guesthouse with local style central fire place. (mattress, blanket and pillow will be provided)

Day 4: Nam Htu Koo - Mulashidi - Putao (trek/car) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, wander through the village to meet the friendly residents and enjoy some social and cultural interaction. We later depart the village for a 45 minute walk through the banks of the Nam Htu Koo creek. Once we get into the wildness, the terrain becomes quite steep leading us up to approx 2295 feet (700 meters). We trek about 2 hour through quite strenuous jungle trail in dense forest filled with bamboo. Then, the trek gradually descends through farm land and spectacular views of the Putao plain and Mula creek come in to sight. Another two hours of easy trekking takes us to Mulashidi village. Here we have our lunch and relax by the Mula creek. Later, our car meet us to take us back to Putao where we will say farewell to our trekking crew over dinner.

Overnight in Putao.

Day 5: Putao Machanbaw – Putao (B,L,D)

This morning, visit the attractive Putao market which is often filled with local tribal such as Rawan, Lisu, Kachin etc. who come to buy and sell their goods and produce. Travel to Machanbaw (20 km, approx one hour), a small administrative town with beautiful colonial style buildings. We arrive at Naungkan village and walk through by a small suspension bridge span across Malikha river to Machanbaw. Visit the town’s small market and beautiful banks of the Malikha River. Return to Putao in the evening for dinner.

Overnight in Putao.

Day 6: Putao – Yangon (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. Upon arrival at Yangon, you will transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

Lunch and dinner (own)

Overnight in Yangon

Day 7: Departure Yangon (B)

After breakfast, you will be transfer to Yangon International Airport for your onward flights.

NOTE: Itinerary may vary depend on weather and road condition in Northern Part of Myanmar.

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