NORTHERN PART OF MYANMAR (BURMA)

With the northern part of Myanmar geographically sharing borders with China and India, where the world's highest mountains exist and being a part of Himalayas, its hill geography results in a variety of climate and vegetation ranging from rain forests and alpine forest. The highest elevations are covered with snows and rocks. Such a variety makes the northern part of Myanmar an ideal destination for ecotourism and adventure tourism. Home to exotic flora and fauna, this northern part is a nature-lover's paradise. It is largely ignored by tourists and also off the beaten path Myanmar rich in attractions which will interest particularly lovers of nature and adventure. For the adventurous looking for something different off the tourist path, it is the real paradise waiting to be explored. The best time to visit nothern part of Burma is from October to April.
There are frequent flights from Yangon via Mandalay and Myitkyina to Putao.

PUTAO

Being cool the whole year round, Putao District is a hiker's paradise with snow-capped mountains rising from over 3000 m to over 5000 m around Putao and often called the "Switzerland of Myanmar", with breathtaking panoramic views of snow capped mountains including Mt. Khakaborazi ( 5886 m ) the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Mountain climbing is new for tourist in Putao, but now rapidly growing in Popularity.
Mt. Phonkanrazi is now most visited by tourist. Putao is not only the nearest base camp but also the starting point for trekking excursions to snow capped mountains. The best time to visit Putao is during the months from October to April, when colorful flowers bloom in the fascinating-forested mountains and when the peaks of the mountains are covered with snows.
Apart from Mt. Phonkanrazi there are numbers of magnificent virgin snow-capped mountains waiting to be explored by local and foreign visitors. In fact, your trekking and hiking tour are, of course, more fulfilling when doing in such a tranquil and perfect environment. Putao is now on its way to capturing the imagination of international travelers.

MYITKYINA

Capital of Kachin state. With the town lying at some slightly distance from the confluence of the Maikha and Malikha River, it is noted for it's the source of the Ayeyarwaddy River in beautiful setting. Kachin Manaw festival is of interest. It can be reached by air from Yangon.

BHAMAW

Situated about 187 km south of Myitkyina is Bhamaw. With the Ayeyarwaddy river narrowing into its 14 mile long Second Defile near Bhamaw, unique opportunity to make boat ride excursions from Bhamaw into the second defile is given to the travelers by the Ayeyarwaddy river. Excursion by boat into the second defile is a leisurely and pleasant way to enjoy the most spectacular scenery of this defile with exotic high cliffs over the river. And it is also an unforgettable experience.