Trekking tours in Myanmar

Trekking is a popular way of traveling in Myanmar and usually take place in areas where there are usually no means of transport available. Trekking is not necessarily mountaineering; it is walking for a number of days, usually on uncharted paths in challenging environments that are likely to be hilly or mountainous. Trekking tours in Myanmar usually take place in the hill regions in the upper part of the country.

Here are some popular locations for treks in Myanmar.

Kalaw to Pindaya

First one has to travel from Yangon to Kalaw. The Myanmar tour operators usually arrange the accommodation and trekking guides for the trips. From Kalaw is the start of the trekking tour. The dwellers of the southeast Shan mountain ranges are the Pao, Palaung and Danu. Trekking trips generally pass through Pao, Palaung and Danu villages and the trip takes about 1 to 1½ hours from one village to another. One can learn and see the way of lives of the different Shan races. The most significant element for tourists to see is the long houses of the tribes where several families stay together. The journey ends at Pindaya. The trekking trip may take about one day and one night.

Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock)

Kyaikhtiyo or the Golden Rock of Myanmar is located in Kyaikhto, Mon State. One can travel from Yangon to the base mountain range, which is the main base camp of the journey. It is about 160 km from Yangon and the hiking range is 11 km from the base camp. The Golden Rock is located on top of the rocky mountain above 3,615 feet sea level. Before, it was a rare place which was very hard to reach. Nowadays, there are many more convenient transportations and kyaikhtiyo pagoda can be accessible easily. There are also convenient accommodations for visitors.

Kyaing Tong

Short range strolls around the city and the villages of the Palaung and Eng tribes.

Around Inle

Trekking through the pine trees of the Shan states to Palaung, Taunggyi and Chey village, located in the foot of Myin Mahti hill 5,602 feet sea level. It’s about 2 hours on walking. You can also visit to Indein villages taking about an hour trek.

Yangon Emergency Contacts

1 - How to contact Yangon Police The official way is to contact with call center 199 ,it again activates after 2016. The best way to contact for foreigners is Facebook chat to Yangon Police Page. Since all Myanmar departments having Facebook pages, you should had Facebook account before going to Myanmar. Here is direct link to Yangon Police Office Page. https://www.facebook.com/yangonpolice You can send message anytime, and more easier than calling to 199 and can give most exact data for your emergency eg. Map, photo, voice, others . Here is Yangon Traffic Police contact Page. https://www.facebook.com/Yangon-Traffic-Police-1514210572136281 Other useful Numbers -

Yangon ZOO

From generation to generation, a visit to the Zoo is a must-do activity for families, especially with young children. Not only do we spend time together, children are learning about animals, the environment and spending time outdoors playing. I remember the fun and happy memories of my parents taking me to the zoo, parks, playgrounds and other places when I was young. It gives me joy to be able to share and do these same things for my children. Entrance fee – 1000 KS There is a gate fee to visit the zoo. From age 2 to 10, it is 500 KS per pax and 1000 KS for adults; for expats, it is $10. The fee seems a little high, but it is for the upkeep of the zoo and to provide clean restrooms and other public facilities. There are a lot of sights to see and activities to do within the zoo grounds. Modern Monkeys Monkeys are always an attraction, because they behave like children, playing, teasing, eating, and having fun with each other. You can feed the monkeys with bananas...

Sagaing

Not very far from Mandalay, Sagaing is a mesmerizing hill consists of hundreds of stunning pagodas, stupas, and monasteries. With so many things to discover, this is one of the interesting places to visit in Myanmar trips . In this article, get more insights into this extraordinary land. After the fall of Bagan, Athinkhaya Sawyun, son of the youngest of the three Shan brothers founded Sagaing in 1315. It lies on the right bank of the Ayeyarwady. It has no great place in history as the capital was moved to Innwa by Thadominbya after 50 years. Alaungpaya’s eldest son Naungdawgyi had his capital again at Sagaing for four years (1760-64) and when he died Innwa once again became the seat of royalty. The place is, however, one of the most picturesque sites of Myanmar with numerous pagodas crowning the tops of the hills at the back. Among the notable pagodas at Sagaing is the Htupayon built by Narapatigyi (1443-1469) of Innwa. On the occasion of the hti-hoisting ceremony, the king const...

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