Myitkyina and Putao
Duration - 5 days 4 nights
Availability - October to May
Day 1st Mandalay- Putao - Myitkyina - Mandalay
Fly to Putao and arrive Putao in the afternoon. Transfer to
Putao Guest house.
In the evening, strolling in the town and the first touch of
stunning enjoyment is a scenic beauty of Kachin Mountains, which
are part of Himalayan. Putao is the nearest town from the
highest mountain of Myanmar and South-east Asia " Khakabo Razi "
19315 feet-high.
Overnight in Putao.
Day 2nd Putao & it's surrounding countryside
This morning we will visit the enchanted market of the town. We
will see several different races of the area, the largest group
is Kachin and exotic hodgepodges of races are Rawam, Lisu and
Khanti Shan. Next is a visit to Pan Hlaing village and it is
accessible by 30 minutes hiking from town. See and believe what
is way of life in that area. Overnight in Putao.
Day 3rd Putao & near by towns - Myitkyina
Today, we will explore two small towns surrounding Putao,
MaChanBaw and Mularshide. First an hour drive to MaChanBaw, on
the way, we will cross Malikha river on beautiful cable bridge.
Visit morning market and the town. We will go to the other town
" Mularshide " which is about 30 minutes drive from Putao. This
town is situated by the Mularshide River and named after the
River. The town is a pleasant place to wonder and explore with
it's activities.
In the afternoon, we will fly to Myitkyina. Overnight in
Myitkyina.
Day 4th Myitkyina - The confluence of Ayeyarwaddy River
A lovely drive about 2 hours to the confluence of Maykha and
Malikha rivers, on the way, stops at the villages of Lisu race.
We will wonder around the confluence of mighty Ayeyarwaddy
River. Back to Myitkyina in the afternoon. We will visit famous
viewpoint by the River in Myitkyina, named Carainaw.
Overnight in Myitkyina- Xing Xing hotel, Panson hotel or Sumpra
hotel.
Day5th Myitkyina - Mandalay
This morning, we will visit the colourful Myitkyina market with
full of activities, as Myitkyina is a city of Kachin state. In
the afternoon, we will fly to Mandalay.
Note: : Due to flight schedule, may visit first Myitkyina or
Putao, only the order is different and sightseeing are the same
at the end.
