Putao

Lies in a flat valley, famous as a jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains. The richness in biodiversity of this region presents unparalleled opportunities in the field of Tribal, zoology, botany, forestry, ecology as well as hardy eco-tourists who prefer the challenge of a testing back-packing trip in the mountain fastness of Myanmar. In the foothills of the Himalayas in northern Putao situate Mt. Hkakabo Razi, the highest snow-capped mountain in South East Asia. 19269 feet (5881 meter) high and a very important watershed area for the eastern Ayeyarwady river (Name Hkam). The flagship trek of the area lies more than 440 kilometer away from nearest airstrip which takes nearly 6 weeks to complete. The route passes through the 1472-square-mile Hkakaborazi National Park. Apart from this there are several smaller peaks such as Mt. Lancrumadin of 3495 meters. Mt. Phongun Razi of 3485 meters, Mt. Phangran Razi of 4450 meters, Mt. Madwe Razi of 4500 meters and Mt. Slimatdin of 4800 meters etc which can be scaled by trekker with normal physical condition.
 

Putao Trekking (I)

Putao Situate 1498 feet (455 meters) above sea located far north of Myanmar in Kachin State is famous for Myanmar snow capped mountains descendent from eastern Himalayan region. The local tribe who live in this area are of Tibetan extraction of Rawan, Lisu, Tai Hkamti, include last remaining member of the Tarong tribe.

Namkham - A large Rawan tribe village, situate at the bottom of Namhti mountain range, rich with biodiversity of flora and fauna. Namkham is also famous for its production of Great fruit, Washington fruit, King fruit etc.

Machanbaw
- A small administrative town, beautifully set up with colonial style, connected by 211 meter long Malikha suspension bridge.

Mulashidi - 13 km away from Putao, a beautiful settlement next to famous Mulashidi suspension bridge.

Draft Itinerary

Sr Day Particular of Itinerary Overnight
01 Tue Arrive at Putao airport, transfer to local guesthouse Putao trekking house
02 Wed By jeep to Htawadum, trek to Namkham Local home stay
03 Thu Trek to Machanbaw, jeep to Mulashidi Putao trekking house
04 Fri Transfer to airport for your onwards departure End of service

Valid until May 2009

Tour cost per pax Single supplement
US$ 445 (Min 4- Max 12 person) US$ 95
Local fare: US$ 170 per person – Single supplement : US$ 45
Guide fare: US$ 95 per person (if accompany with group)

Small group supplement

- US$ 105 per person based on 2 person
- US$ 70 per person based on 3 person
Please contact us directly for private departure and personalized program!

Price includes: -

  • Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck etc)
  • Accommodation (guest house, local home stay) - we provide mattress, pillow and blanket etc
  • Escorted English language leader
  • Local trekking guide and porters
  • Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks
  • Permit to travel (loyalty fee to MHT)

Price excludes: -
  • Domestic airfare
  • Insurance (medical, travel, property)
  • Expenditure on personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc

Putao Trekking (II)

Nam Htu Koo - A large Lisu tribe village with about 250 houses, Nam Htu Koo village is situate 20 km west of Putao on the cross road to blazing 11530 feet (3515 meters) high Mt. Lancrumadin, one of the prominent mountains is the area is a perfect overnight trek from Putao. Agriculture is of main source of living thus Nam Htu Koo has a large plain of rice field fill with much of activities especially during the harvest Nov/Dec which should not be missed.


Draft Itinerary

Sr Day Particular of Itinerary Overnight
01 Fri Arrival at Putao, transfer to local guesthouse, excursion Putao Putao trekking house
02 Sat Trek to Nam Htu Koo Local home stay
03 Sun Trek to Mulashidi, jeep to Putao Putao trekking house
04 Mon Excursion to Machanbaw Putao trekking house
05 Tue Transfer to airport for your onwards departure End of service

Valid until May 2009

Tour cost per pax Single supplement
US$ 525 (Min 4- Max 12 person) US$ 125
Local fare: US$ 210 per person – Single supplement : US$ 55
Guide fare: US$ 115 per person (if accompany with group)
 

Small group supplement

- US$ 125 per person based on 2 person
- US$ 80 per person based on 3 person
Please contact us directly for private departure and personalized program!

Price includes: -

  • Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck etc)
  • Accommodation (guest house, local home stay) - we provide mattress, pillow and blanket etc
  • Escorted English language leader
  • Local trekking guide and porters
  • Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks
  • Permit to travel (loyalty fee to MHT)

Price excludes: -
  • Domestic airfare
  • Insurance (medical, travel, property)
  • Expenditure on personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc

Putao Trekking (III)

Ziyadum - Situates about 60 kilometers west of Putao with an altitude at 3440 feet (1040 meters), Ziyadum is one of the last frontier village in Myanmar. Inhabitants are predominately Rawan tribe. This area is beautiful with pristine forests and rivers often cross by suspension bridges. Ziyadum village is center points for many mountains in the areas such as Phonyin, Ziya, Pangram and Phangran which all are of snow capped and can be seen as closed as a hand reach in a clear day.


Draft Itinerary

Sr Day Particular of Itinerary Overnight
01 Fri Arrival at Putao, transfer to local guesthouse, walking tour in Putao Putao trekking house
02 Sat By jeep to upper Shangaung, trek to Wasandum Wasandum guest house
03 Sun Trek to Ziyadum, via Kalang Zuyadum guest house
04 Mon Ziyadum free stay Zuyadum guest house
05 Tue Trek to Wasundum Wasandum guest house
06 Wed Trek to Shangaung, jeep to Puato Putao trekking house
07 Thu Excursion Machanbaw and Mulashidi Putao trekking house
08 Fri Transfer to airport for your onwards departure End of service

Valid until May 2009

Tour cost per pax Single supplement
US$ 970 (Min 4- Max 12 person) US$ 125
Local fare: US$ 465 per person – Single supplement : US$ 55
Guide fare: US$ 235 per person (if accompany with group)

Small group supplement

- US$ 215 per person based on 2 person
- US$ 95 per person based on 3 person
Please contact us directly for private departure and personalized program!

Price includes: -

  • Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck etc)
  • Accommodation (guest house, local home stay) - we provide mattress, pillow and blanket etc
  • Escorted English language leader
  • Local trekking guide and porters
  • Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks
  • Permit to travel (loyalty fee to MHT)

Price excludes: -
  • Domestic airfare
  • Insurance (medical, travel, property)
  • Expenditure on personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc

Putao Trekking (IV)

Nomung - The last frontier town, Nomung, situated 125 km north of Putao at an altitude of 1800 feet (545 meters) above sea. Nomung Township probably is one of the most sparsely populated areas in Asia having two people per square mile ratio. Poisonous snakes such as viper, cobra and king cobra, tiger, leopard, bear, different kinds of monkey, samba, barking deer, Black Mountain, goat mole and various kinds of birds inhibit in this region. And there live takin, red mountain goat, flying squirrel and domesticated wild ox (mythun) on the mountains in the northern part of the region

Draft Itinerary

Sr Day Particular of Itinerary Overnight
01 Fri Arrival at Putao, transfer to hotel, walking tour in Putao Putao trekking house
02 Sat By jeep Machanbaw, trek to Alangga Local home stay
03 Sun Trek to Htangga Local home stay
04 Mon Trek to Uringga Local home stay
05 Tue Trek to Babaw Local home stay
06 Wed Trek to Kwinmaling via Rapbaw Local home stay
07 Thu Trek to Naungmon Local home stay
08 Fri Trek to Maza Local home stay
09 Sat Trek to Namti Local home stay
10 Sun Trek to Namsabum Local home stay
11 Mon Trek to Naungkan, jeep to Putao Putao trekking house
12 Tue Transfer to airport for your onwards departure End of service

Valid until May 2009

Tour cost per pax Single supplement
US$ 1365 (Min 4- Max 12 person) US$ 100
Local fare: US$ 625 per person – Single supplement : US$ 45
Guide fare: US$ 350 per person (if accompany with group)

Small group supplement

- US$ 295 per person based on 2 person
- US$ 125 per person based on 3 person
Please contact us directly for private departure and personalized program!

Price includes: -

  • Ground transport (jeep, truck etc)
  • Accommodation (guest house, local home stay, tent accommodation)
    - We provide two person jungle tent, quality sleeping bag, inflatable mattress etc
  • Escorted English language leader
  • Local trekking guide and porters
  • Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks
  • Permit to travel (loyalty fee to MHT)

Price excludes: -
  • Domestic airfare
  • Insurance (medical, travel, property)
  • Expenditure on personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc

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