Hotels in Myanmar

Putao Trekking Tour

Trekking House Guided Activities II

6 Days/ 5 Nights Tour Program

In and Around Putao

Trekking House package emphasis on cultural and environmental sensitivity, exceptional guides and hosts, modest but comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to match varied activities to your multiple interests such as hiking, biking, rafting, photography and birding etc. A leisurely rafting journey on the pristine Malikha river gives you a relax journey through thickly forested canyons with exciting rapids combination of scenery with introspective spots along the beauty of river banks.

Itinerary :

Please refer to our website for illustrated itinerary, check list and frequently asked questions etc ...

Small Group Supplement :

Please add US$ 200 per group for private departure and personalized program!

Price Includes :

• Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck etc)
• Accommodation at Putao Trekking House
• Escorted English language leader and porter if necessary
• Full board meal, safe drinking water
• Use of bicycle
• Permit to travel (Royalty fee to MHT)

Price Excludes :

• Domestic Airfare
• Insurance (Please refer to Terms and Conditions)
• Expenditure on personal nature such as laundry, beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc ...

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01 : Arrival, Putao

Upon arrival at Putao airport meet and greet by Exotic Myanmar Travels representative and transfer to your hotel. Putao lies in a flat valley, jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region's deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains etc. After check in at hotel and light lunch we walk through plain of paddy fields to Majaw Lisu village. Explore this unique village, interaction with local and walk along Majaw creek leaving beautiful sites behind having backdrop of Mt. Madwe with blazing snow over the horizon. Dinner and overnight at Putao Trekking House. - (total walking hour - approx 2).

Day 02 : Machanbaw and Namkham excursion along upper Malikha river (Easy)

Breakfast and we depart by jeep through the vast Putao plain on pebbled road to Naungkhine (20 km, approx one hour), Here we get off the jeep, cross suspension bridge span across Malikha river to Machanbaw, a small administrative town ex-Putao with beautifully set up colonial style town. Here we walk up to the so-called stone dragon park which should take about 30 minutes to visit a park where there is a so-called "stone dragon" the snake-like rock formation. Later we board on a local fishermen boat for our up river journey to along Malikha river (approx 40 minutes) to Namkham, a large Rawan village, situates at the bottom of Namhti mountain range which in rich with biodiversity of flora and fauna. Name after Hkamti Shan name meaning "Golden River" has became the centre of cultivation place for the fruits that Father Robert Moss has introduced thus to day famous for its sweet fruits production. We have Follow by a lunch stop we explore the village, social and cultural interaction with its friendly people and continue travel by boat up river to (about 20 minutes) to the site of famous Kanugmulon Pagoda, said to be one of the 84000 pagodas built by Thiri Dhamma Thawka, the great king. We cross the river to Htawadum where we meet our jeep and transfer back to Putao (14 km, approx one hour). Dinner and overnight at Putao Trekking House.

Day 03 : Walking/ Biking tour to Hopaing and Mudon village (Easy)

Breakfast and we visit small but attractive Putao market and extended walk/bike extended to Lonsut village, through vast paddy fields, cross over Namhtun creek and walk up to small plateau for a nice over view of Putao valley. We continue walk through beautiful bamboo grove to Hopaing Shan village, beautifully located on the valley of Lonsut. Visit beautiful Buddhist Monastery and village, social and culture exchange with friendly Shan people. Our return journey will be along Namhtun creek with optional visit to some of the Lisu villages on the way. Afternoon we walk/bike to Paneling Hkamti Shan village and visit unique Mahamuni Image and other attractions. Continue walk to Putaung Shan village through paddy field and gardens having small Buddhist Shrine with a back drop of Blue Mountains and snow-capped Mountains far in the horizon. We continue walk/bike to Gyinyankan Lisu village and finally walk to Malawagy village, located on a small plateau which gives us a panoramic view of Putao valley. Our return walk/bike will be though Lonsut village back to Putao and check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at Putao Trekking House. - (total walking hour - approx 5 - 8).

Day 04 : Leisurely rafting journey on the pristine lower Malikha river (Easy)

Breakfast and depart by jeep to Mulashidi (13 km, approx 20 minutes) through well paved road across part of the Putao plain. Mulashidi, meaning in Lisu "the village stands in the thatch field along Mula River" has been over 50 year since it built by the missionary. We explore this unique village and start an exciting combination of rafting and cruise adventure. At first we travel by raft along leisurely journey on the clear and fast flowing waters of Mula River through occasional gentle rapids. Later we arrive at confluence of Mula and Malikha rivers from where we venture downstream onto the Malikha river through forested hills and past white river beaches. This part of the river probably one of the most beautiful spots in the wilderness world having high reef with lush tropical evergreen forests. Pack lunch will be served in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge follow a free time to relax swim, read and write. Afternoon we cruise up river back to Machanbaw from where return by jeep to Putao. Dinner and overnight at Putao Trekking House.

Day 05 : Day excursion to Shangaung towards the mountains

Breakfast and a relaxing day in Putao. You may walk around the town, explore market, Churches, and schools etc. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Putao Trekking House.

Day 06 : Departure

Breakfast and we shall once again visit Putao market for our last minute shopping. Later we transfer to airport for your onward departure flight to conclude this unique experience.