MYA
– T 16: HIMALAYAN FOOTHILLS, 5 days (L)
Putao
Pick up from the hotel in Putao and walk
through Putao and the surrounding area lie above the Tropic of Cancer, in a
zone characterized by subtropical, broadleaf, evergreen forest up to 2000m;
temperate, broadleaf rainforest from 2000m to 3000m; and evergreen, coniferous
and sub alpine snow forest above 3000m. Putao itself is a small, picturesque
town also known as Fort Hertz. With good visibility there is a clear view to
the surrounding snowcapped peaks. Visit main market and Christian village.
Overnight in Putao
MARKET: Located in town, this market's
wares include medicines made from local plants. On Sundays, most of the shops
are closed.
OTHER SIGHTSEEING: Putao is a very
Christian Village. Most churches are built in a style similar to the local
houses. A small pagoda is located close to the market. Near the office of
Myanmar Airways you can find Fort Hertz, founded by the British during the
colonial period.
Day
2 Putao
After breakfast, excursion to Mahamuni
Paya - one of the very few Buddhist ethnicities in the region; Mulashidin
and Mulashidi Suspension Bridge, depending on the time left, there
are several villages that may be visited on the other side of the bridge.
Overnight in Putao
MAHAMUNI PAYA: This paya is
located in an area populated by the Shan, one of the very few Buddhist
ethnicities in the region. The bell was constructed from propeller scavenged
from a World War II plane crash. The Mahamuni Paya may be reached only by a small
boat. Excursion to Mulashidin
MULASHIDIN: This area is mainly populated by Rawang and some Lisu ethnics. A small market is located close to the impressive
MULASHIDI SUSPENSION BRIDGE. This huge
suspension bridge can only be crossed on foot. There are several villages that
may be visited on the other side of the bridge.
After breakfast, excursion to Ma Chan
Baw, set against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains, Ma Chan Baw is reached
by foot over the Maylihka Suspension Bridge. The Maylihka River itself is one
of the two sources of the Irrawaddy. Most of the inhabitants in the area are
ethnic Lisu and Rawang. The Gubar Guesthouse commands an excellent view of the
surrounding scenery. A short trek to visit Dragon Stone, if time permits
trekking to Ethnic Village, follow wide paths through the jungle to
other villages with ethnic Lisu and Kachin
Overnight in Putao
DRAGON STONE: A short trek
(half an hour) leads to the mysterious Dragon Stone outside the village.
According to local superstition, this stone was once a snake, which was
petrified after being struck by lightening.
After breakfast, you will be transfer to
the northwest of Putao. The trek begins where the road ends, at a Lisu village
one hour's drive northwest of Putao. At the foot of mountain range several very
good paths pass through otherwise untouched jungle.
Overnight in Putao
Day
5 Putao
After breakfast,
morning at leisure and then transfer to the hotel.
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of Services **Note: Itinerary subject
to change due to flight schedules.