Tour name - Padarlin Cave Trekking
Duration - Day return trip
Availability - October to May
Grade - Medium
It is one of the most important prehistoric sites in
Myanmar, estimated that the cave was used by primitive
people between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago. In located
14 miles west of a town of YwarNgan. The cave is also
situated 70 miles south east of Mandalay.
Driving from Mandalay to the town of Kume about 2 and
half hours. From Kume to KingTar Dam for another 30
minutes drive and across the lake by boat for 15
minutes. Trek uphill to the cave in a middle of mountain
about 50 minutes. Observe the prehistoric drawing
pictures of animal and human subjects and weapons of the
Stone Age.
Return to Mandalay in the evening.
Characteristics of Padalin Cave Wildlife Sanctuary are
to preserve Padalin cave stone age culture which is an
oldest culture found in Myanmar, to conserve environs
surrounding the cave, to make habitat for mammals like
Wild Elephants, Gaur, Leopard, Banteng, Sambar, many
species of monkeys and many species of birds like
Wood-peckers, and jungle birds.
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