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PUTAO

PUTAO - The land of snowcapped Mountains Kachin State lies in the Northern part of the Union of Myanmar sharing borders with China in the North and East, Shan State (Myanmar) and Sagaing Division (Myanmar) and India in the West.

Kachin State has diverse attractions PUTAO, is a picturesque town in Kachin State, blessed with the views of the lingering and breathtaking snowcapped mountain ranges.

Where is Hkakaborazi?

Mt. Hkakaborazi is on the northwestern part of the Union of Myanmar near the Indian border. At 5881 metres elevations, it is the highest peak in Southeast Asia and is covered with ice and snow.

The Hkakaborazi National Park was established in 1996 and it covers an area of 1472 sq miles. Some of the world's most endangered butterfly species are found there.
Apart from Mt. Hkakaborazi, there are many other high peaks covered with snow and ice. This northernmost part of Myanmar is full of amazing experience for both domestic and international tourists.

Mt. Phung gan has come to be a popular snow clad peak in Putao District for adventure tourism such as trekking and mountaineering.

Myoma Market in Putao is the right place for local produce vegetables and citrus fruits, herbal leaves and bulbs, honey, exotic orchids, medicinal plants and local handicrafts.

Malikha Suspension Bridge links the twin cities of Putao and Machambaw.

Kaunghmu Lung Pagoda in the twin city of Putao-Machanbaw is historic to all Buddhist devotees.

Mulashidi Bridge will bring the visitors to the citrus orchards.

Rafting down the Maykha

Maykha and Malika Rivers are the headwaters of River Ayeyarwaddy, popularly known as Myitsone, located 43 km north of Myitkyina.
A team of Kayakers and rafters successfully explored the rivers of Kachin State during February - March 2003. There is no feeling quite like being in the middle of wilderness where every new rapid is a adventure. The canyon is breathtaking; the vertical walls are covered with vines and creepers; waterfall cascade down into the River from the side streams.

Adventure Tours Expedition at Northern Myanmar Yangon-Putao-Yangon (5 days / 4 nights)

Day 1 - Yangon to Putao by Myanma Airways. Arrive Putao, the northernmost of Myanmar. After Check in, visit the Panhlaing Village, where the Khamti Shan nationals live.Overnight at Khakaborazi Guest House.
Day 2 - After breakfast, drive to Htawadan Village by car and cross the Malikha river by canoe boat to visit the 16th century Kaungmulon Pagoda. Overnight at Namkhan Village. (Citrus fruit orchard)
Day 3 - After breakfast, trekking to Machanbaw. (the local market, and different species of plants, flowers and scenic view from the high banks of Malikha river) Overnight at Khakaborazi Guest House.
Day 4 - After breakfast, drive to Mularshidi village by car. See the ways of live of Lisu nationals and beautiful suspension bridge of Mulashidi and drive back to Putao. Overnight at Khahkaborazi Guest House.
Day 5 - Visit the central market of Putao. (early morning market known as 'vegetables market,' then have breakfast and transfer to Airport for fly back to Yangon by Myanma Airways and transfer to Hotel.

Price in US Dollars

Total nett cost per person in a party of
Tours	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20 up
Deluxe	1080	880	850	800	750	730	720
Extra Single		130	130	130	130	130	130

Price in US Dollars

Total nett cost per person in a party of
Tours	1	2	3-5	6-9	10-14	15-19	20 up
Standard	1070	870	830	780	730	710	700
Extra Single		100	100	100	100	100	100

Additional for accompanied guide (English / language) US$ 360

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