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TMDY # ECO-1 (MYITKYINA, BHAMO & KACHIN STATE) |
Myanma Airways, trains, local river boats
connect Mandalay with Bhamo and Myitkyina, capital
of the Kachin State. Seasonal weather conditions and
special travel restrictions apply Tour Highlights
Include
Jade mines of Hpakant, local tribes of
mountain villages of Haungpa, Tawmaw & Lone Khin,
Indawgyi Lake, Hopin, Hsahmaw, Mogaung, Namti and
the World War II Memorial on Mogaung River at Nam
Kawn village.
Bhamo Tour Highlights include -the 5th century
trading city - Sampanago and hill tribe villages of
the Lisu and Kachin people.
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TMDY# ECO-2 ( WHITE WATER RAFTING EXPEDITIONS
) COMMENCING OCTOBER |
2006, the nature and adventure loving visitors
will have the golden opportunity to experience
overnight rafting expeditions on the headwaters of
the Ayeyarwaddy River to the north of Putao, as well
as a variety of day excursions by raft, kayak, and
mountain bike or on foot. This area is situated in
the foothill of the Himalayas in the far north of
Myanmar, which contains one of the last great areas
of subtropical and rainforest in the Himalayas, and
is Home to both Lisu and Rawang hill tribes
MALIKHA CRUISE:FULLY DAY
This full day excursion combines a scenic
river gorge cruise with a visit to the picturesque
village of Manchanbaw. From there we venture
downstream by long tail boat onto the Malikha River
through forested hills and past white river beaches,
where villagers may often be seen panning for gold.
A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular
riverside beach inside the gorge, before our return
by vehicle to the Lisu in time for sunset. |
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TMDY #ECO-3 (THE SOUTHERN CHIN HILLS) MINIMUM
4 Days / 3 Nights |
Seasonal weather conditions, minimum group
size and special travel restrictions may apply
explore the hill villages of the Myo (Khami) and
Thet tribes reached by river boat from Mrauk-U. This
is still a remote destination for the true explorer.
Special permission is needed for travel into this
region.
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TMDY # ECO-4 (NAGA NEW YEAR FESTIVAL) |
The Naga are a tribe living in the mountains,
valleys, and plains of the most remote places on
earth. Their region is in the northwest corner of
Myanmar, close to Indian border. In the middle of
January every year, Naga New Year Festival was held
in one of the townships in their region. Visitors
had flown from Mandalay to Homalin, drove to Pinnma
village (55 miles), crossed the Chindwin River by Z
craft to Tamanthi and then drove to Layshi by 4WD
trucks (41 miles), really an adventurous journey.
The accommodation there were very basic and number
of visitors had been limited accordingly.
At the New Year celebrations, endless cup of
rice wine are drunk, bison and wild boar meat
roasted and eaten, tribal dances performed with loud
drums. If the stranger joined in their celebrations,
they are welcomed; it is good to share the
happiness.
Kindly contact Tour Mandalay for dates and
details of Naga New Year Festival for coming year.
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TMDY #ECO-1 (KAK KU & THE PA-O COUNTRYSIDE) |
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Day journey by road from Inle Lake Kakku, a unique
temple complex of more than 2000 stupas has lied
hidden in the Pa-O heartland of Southern Shan State
for centuries. Unknown to the outside world and to
most of Myanmar until recently, these exquisite
monuments can now be visited. |
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TMDY#ECO-2 (YASAGYI VILLAGE OF THE PALAUNG TRIBE) (2
Days / 1 Night )
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Journey by foot from Pindaya up through the
countryside & villages of the Danu & Pa-O tribes
reaching Yasagyi at 6020 feet. Overnight accommodation
at the Yasagyi Monastery with a pre-dawn trek to the
7030 Foot Yasagyi summit for sunrise.
Returning to Pindaya through farm fields and
meadowlands.
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TMDY #ECO-3 (KALAW & PINDAYA HILL VILLAGES AND
PLANTATIONS) |
Day treks from Kalaw and Pindaya visiting local hill
tribes and farmers. We tailor the program these treks
so beginners as well as advanced hikers will have an
enjoyable experience.
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TMDY #ECO-4 ( KYAINGTONG, THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE & HILL
TRIBES OF EASTERN SHAN STATE)
(MINIMUM 3 Days / 2 Nights) |
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Kyaingtong, an old colonial town, lies 456 km
north-east of Taunggyi in eastern Shan State. It is
surrounded by the villages of the Khun, Wa, Anh, Akha,
Akhu, Palaung and Lahu hill tribes. The forests and
mountains of this region offer a peaceful setting of
natural beauty. Depart Yangon or Heho by air to
Kyaingtong. Highlights: Yan-Gone Pottery Village,
Kyaingtong Lacquer ware workshop, trekking to nearby
tribal villages, morning market to meet the local hill
tribes.
This area is rapidly becoming a "must-see". The hill
tribes offer a simplistic view of traditional village
life where foreigners are a true curiosity. Travellers
will certainly be richly rewarded - a unique
opportunity to get to know a seldom seen region of
Myanmar. Border entry into Myanmar at Tachilek from
Mae Sai, Thailand can be arranged in advance. |
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