Chin State Trekking Adventure

Welcome by our tour guide on arrival at Yangon International airport and transfer to your hotel. After a brief freshening up at the hotel, we begin the orientation tour of Yangon- the biggest city with tree-lined wide avenues, shady green parks and the beautiful lakes. All gives Yangon becoming one of the most charming and lively cities in Asia. Our tour starts with a visit to Sule Pagoda- the heart of the city and quite unusual in its octagonal shape extending right ups the top. From here you can also observe the downtown views of Yangon. Your next sightseeing is Chaukhtakyi pagoda- the biggest reclining Buddha image in Myanmar and the city Hall & Colonial buildings. At sunset, visit the marvelous Shwedagon Pagoda with its golden stupa covered with 60 tons of pure gold leaf and it is considered as the spiritual centre of the country. Overnight in Yangon

Transfer to Yangon Airport for domestic flight to Bagan. Upon arrival in Bagan, transfer to your hotel. Start your exploration with a visit to Nyang U Market which remained in Myanmar for centuries. We then head to Shwezigon pagoda, which is one of the most significant religious buildings in Myanmar. It’s considered as a prototype for later stupas built throughout the country and marked an important development in the relationship between traditional Burmese religion and Theravada Buddhism. Continue on to Gubyaukgyi Temple which features spectacular murals of Jakarta scenes.  Next up is Ananda Temple. A masterpiece in the incorporation of Myanmar and India architectural styles, the temple houses four standing Buddhas, each facing a distinct direction.  After lunch in a local restaurant (lunch is not included) and a short break, visit a local lacquerware workshop. Here, you will have chance to learn more about traditional techniques of craftsmen and admire unique and beautiful products. In the afternoon, visit the famous Thatbyinnyu temple and enjoy the breathtaking sunset beauty from the Shwesandaw Pagoda. Back to your hotel in the late afternoon for relaxing and overnight. Overnight in Bagan

Wake up early for the trip to Kanpellet across the Ayeyarwaddy on the forested slopes of Mt Victoria. After loading the 4WD vehicles or private jeep head south to Chauk where have a sightseeing of morning market. The next route is to drive to Seikphyu village which lines on the other site of the mightly Ayeyarwaddy River. After that, proceed to one of the big Burmese villages, named Kazunma Village, in Magwe Division. After lunch drive among the forested mountains. It will be a good time to take photos of the nature. Driving in the dry zone takes about 3 hours before we arrive at Saw, a small administrative town, where stop for a tea brake. Then keep driving for 12 miles to Kanpalat, a small administrative town of Chin People. Chin women with tattooed faces and ways of life of the Chin tribes can be observed in this small town. In the evening, check in Pine Wood Villa which is situated among the pine forest about 3000 ft above sea level, for night stop. The cool climatic condition on the hill will be lovely for you while seizing enjoyable dinner and night stay at Chin Eco Lodge.

Kanpetlet is a small town in the southern Chin State. There are 26 village-tracts and 117 villages in the area, only about 13 villages have access to motor roads and the remaining over 100 villages have to rely on foot to travel from one place to another. The town itself is a very quiet and lovely town. It is built on the slope of the mountain, with large mountains overshadowing the little town. The scene from the town is very beautiful, especially before the sunset. Today explore the hill villages accessible on foot from Kanpellet. An easy day is planned using the car for drop off and pick up. Discuss walking options with your guide to take account of how far you want to walk and to make best use of the day. Overnight in Kanpetlet

After an early breakfast pack and leave Kanpetlet for a scenic driving to the base camp of Mt Victoria (3,050m asl), the highest peak in south‐east Asia outside the Himalayan mountains. Take the 4WD/jeep up to the 2000m level and then follow the colonial era bridle path around the contours by an easy grade into the Rhododendron cloud forests to the summit for lunch. This is a steady climb on a well graded path that is straightforward and will take a comfortable 3 hours to reach the summit. Return by the same path. After lunch return to the road end and take the car down to Aye Sakan Village- 12 miles far away from the base camp for one and a half hours driving by jeep/4WD. At Aye village stay in simple communal long house style accommodation

Start your trip with a drive for one hour and then trek to Kyardo village. Enjoy an hour trek along the track down to a stream first and then another hour trekking to the target, Kyardo Village, for sightseeing of the villagers’ costumes and ways of living. After lunch, continue your trek to LotePe village- an old Chin village lied on the top of the hill. One and a half down trek to Check Chaung Stream follows after the sightseeing of the village. Finally meet our jeep on the bank of the stream and take an hour drive up to Mindat. The “Kcho” or “Cho” people are the main ethnic group in the township. The Kcho people speak the Kcho language, distinct from surrounding Chin dialects. Other ethnic groups in the township are the Mun, the MKang and the Dai. Check in a small guest house and enjoy the local food in Mindat

Enjoy a relaxing day in Mindat with time to meet some of the local identities. Chin culture is renowned for its strong ethnic identity with a tattoo and wind instrument culture similar to that of Polynesian people. Overnight at Mindat
 

Say goodbye Chin State and pine trees after breakfast and drive back to Bagan. On the way we will have excellent stops for photos among the pine forest hills. Also a short stop at the top of the Ponetaung Ponenyar mountain range, experiencing observing small stupas and Nat shrines at the summit, taking some photos as well as having tea at a tiny tea shop. Upon arrival in Bagan, you will have free time for your own exploration. Overnight in Bagan
 

This morning, experience the unrivalled majesty of thousands of ancient temples drifting below you in style, comfort and safety by “Balloons Over Bagan” (optional at USD 300$ per person) and return to your hotel for breakfast. This afternoon, we will visit Phwarsaw village to learn the simple life style of people. There you will see traditional ways of hand loom weaving and daily life of the people. This evening, transfer to Nyaung U airport and fly back to Yangon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Today you have free time until we transfer you to the airport for your flight to next destinations. End of Asia King Travel’s service