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Myanmar
Experience the Nothern Blessings!
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.

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Off
the Beaten Paths blessed
with astounding natural
beauties
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