Short Kalaw Trekking Tour

This trekking tour in the world famous lake region on the Shan mountain range of Kalaw is designed for those who want to visit villages of mountainous minority ethnic groups colored by easy hiking. In this excursion you will have chance to experience all different villages people around Kalaw and Inle Lake. Hiking in the villages between the vegetable farm and the forest mountain is the main attraction of this trip.

3 days 2 nights

Myanmar

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Kalaw

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Code

MTR3

Overview

Overview
This trekking tour in the world famous lake region on the Shan mountain range of Kalaw is designed for those who want to visit villages of mountainous minority ethnic groups colored by easy hiking. In this excursion you will have chance to experience all different villages people around Kalaw and Inle Lake. Hiking in the villages between the vegetable farm and the forest mountain is the main attraction of this trip. All the villages are located on the high altitude and most of the time is dedicated for trekking in the forest, you will have good weather during the hike all along the trip. Even this is your first hike, you can enjoy it well.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Hike through the villages, meet locals and discover their culture
Trekking through the forests, the pine forest hills
Visit of the vegetable market, the Indian pagoda
Explore Inle Lake famous for its floating villages and gardens and the unique way of life of the local Intha people
Get a deep insight into local daily life by stay overnight at homestay

Itinerary

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On your arrival at Heho airport, transfer to Kalaw. After a short break, an open pick-up truck brings you to the meeting point. Visit Lupyin, a village inhabited by the Danu tribes. All the cool and mountain air, pine forests, amazing landscapes and ethnic minorities make the Shan state a great deal trekking route. Take this chance to learn about the traditions of different ethnic. And then, continue our trekking to Sharpin village for an hour. Visit old Danu monastery and have a picnic lunch there. After lunch and some rest, make your way to the Linn Pan Village, home of the Pa O minority. Observe Danu people’s life and discover this village before you head to NantThale, the place where you can visit a local school to learn more about Burmese education and talk to the young students. Enjoy the sunset on a hill near the monastery and stay in the monastery to enjoy a traditional dinner which is an unique experience

After your breakfast, continue your trek through the mountains of Shan State. Proceed to Bawhinnkone village. It is one of the big Pao villages and there are 300 houses and nearly one thousand people live together. On the mountain there are not many trees in that area. Visit Konehla, a small Danu village. Most of the people grow the vegetable and rice. They use buffalos and cows for their farming and transportation on the mountain. Lunch at a Danu tradition house and take a rest and observe their daily activity. After lunch, we do trekking Pattu Pauk Village where we stop for tea break. You can see the different kinds of weaving baskets with Bamboo and then proceed 40 minutes trekking to a farming area through bamboo forests; you will be at Htee Taing village. Overnight at the wonderful wooden Htee Taing Monastery

After your breakfast, you set off for the last trekking part to Inle Lake. This part takes you through diverse panoramic views over the lake and different Pa O villages. After around three hours we reach to Taung Thu village and see another different trible of Taung Thu people. All of them use their black color traditional costumes and live only on the mountain area. Then you continue for another hour to Inle Lake where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the sunset from your room and dinner at hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Inle Lake

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room at hotels/local houses/local monasteries with daily breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Cost of all porters who will carry your properties on your trek
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Myanmar Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary