The Best Trekking tour in Putao

Considered as the ultimate experience, Pu Ta no doubt is the destination that trekkers seek for when have an idea of doing something off the beaten path. Located at the northernmost part of Myanmar, Putao is an isolated city with untouched nature and diverse landscape. This tour is combination of tribe village on the dirt trails of Rewang, Kachin, Lisu people and natural beauty of wild animals with flora and fauna which only reached by foot.

9 days 8 nights

Myanmar

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Yangon - Putao - Shangaung - Wasandum - Awadum - Ziyadum - Chaungzone

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Code

MTR1

Overview

Overview
Considered as the ultimate experience, Pu Ta no doubt is the destination that trekkers seek for when have an idea of doing something off the beaten path. Located at the northernmost part of Myanmar, Putao is an isolated city with untouched nature and diverse landscape. This tour is combination of tribe village on the dirt trails of Rewang, Kachin, Lisu people and natural beauty of wild animals with flora and fauna which only reached by foot. We will have entirely 6 days to mingle with nature, odd culture of hill tribes before head back to Yangon or continue your onward travel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Trek through the incredible, unspoilt natural scenery around Putao in northern Kachin State
Explore the daily lives of each village tribe through hiking and experience a day of local people
Meet the friendly and hospitable locals
Enjoy meals with local families, experience their cuisine
Hike up to the mountain, visit the shrine on top
Free to take photo of the Myanmar

Itinerary

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You will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for your overnight. The remaining time would be spent at your own pleasure to explore this beautiful city. Overnight in Yangon

After breakfast, transfer to Yangon airport for your flight to Pu Tao in the north of Myanmar- Kachin state. Located in a flat valley, Putao has earned its reputation as an outdoor playground with gorgeous rivers, diverse wildlife and snow-capped mountains ready for adventurers. After have lunch at a local restaurant, get on a truck/ jeep (depending on your group size) to upper Shangaung village (approx. 1 hour) on a rugged road. Shangaung is considered as one of the big villages on the vicinity of Putao and it has two separate villages and inhabitant of both Lisu and Rawan tribes. Overnight in Shangaung

Rise up early for a morning colorful market to meet new touch of Kachin culture. And then start your adventure as trek to Wasandum village (20 km and appox. 6 hours) through Mt. Shangaung at 1362 meters. First 10 km will be straight up along the trail winding up to the top of Mt. Shangaung from then trail goes all the way down to Wasandum. This will be the testing journey for you as you have to ascend from 1060 meters up to 1362 meters and then descend back to 860 meters. A picnic lunch will be served on the way. Arrive at Wasandum village which is located on the bank of Namlam river, you can enjoy your time by having a bath with crystal clean water. It will help to release all your exhaust after a long trekking day. Dinner and overnight at Wasandum village house in dormitory style.

Have breakfast and leave the village for Ziyadum village which is situated about 1500 m above the sea level. At first take an easy trek on the flat route in the forest along the Namro creek to reach Awadum village (3 hours). Awadum is mainly inhabited by Lisu tribes and separate into two by a large paddy field. Here we cross a suspension bridge that spans Namlang creek to Kalang village with the distance 4.8 km (1.5 hours). Lunch stop and continue trek to Ziyadum (2 hours). Zitadum is the last Rawan village in the north-west of Putao located on the bank of Ziya River. Take the great photos and enjoy the fantastic sunset view along the river. Overnight and have dinner at a village house in Ziyadum village

After breakfast spend time to a journey to Chaungzone village (approx.3 hours trek). The journey first crosses over Phangran creek by suspension bridge then traverse an evergreen forest with slightly undulating tracks. All of you will be in the dense forest to enjoy the nature. After have lunch and relax time in Chaungzone village, you will back to the village. You have free time for relaxing in Ziyadum village. You might prefer to walk around the village, simple sit by the Ziya River, fishing iced-water fish, enjoy the Mountain View. Dinner and overnight at Ziyadum village house

Enjoy your last time and bit farewell the locals in Ziyadum village before trekking again back to Kalang and Wasundum village. Waking around the village and have a chance to observe the authentic way of mountain tribes life. Have lunch in Kalang village and continue our trek to Wasundum village by crossing over suspension bridges at Awadum and passing through the lush evergreen forest. Arrive in Wasundum village in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Wasundum village house

Leave the wilderness behind and return to the clutches of human civilization. Today we will resume the journey to Shangaung village. Start the trek challenging uphill to the plateau of Mt. Shangaung before continuing rapidly downhill to Shangaung. Here we will have a farewell dinner with our fellow group members such as our leaders, porters and share your feeling for this trekking tour in this unique part of the world. Overnight in Shanguang village

Early morning transfer back to Putao and have breakfast here. Then transfer you to the airport for your domestic flight back to Yangon. If time permits we can drop by Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world’s most spectacular religious monuments. It’s famous for the golden dome pagoda where you can see the local ways of life and belief. And head to Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda (the huge reclining Buddha Statue in length of 72 meters long) and then drive back to hotel to check out. Your last destination is Scott Market- the major shopping centre in Yangon. Souvenirs, Myanmar arts & handicrafts, Lacquer ware, wood & ivory carvings, tapestries, silver & brass ware, silk & cotton fabrics, jewellery & precious stones are available at reasonable prices. Overnight in Yangon

Enjoy your leisure time in Yangon before transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of this amazing trekking tour.

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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