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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