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Tour Basic: Private & Combined Tour
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Validity: 01 November 2009 - 30 May 2010 |
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Overview: Suitable for hardy eco-tourists and mountaineers who prefer the challenge of a testing back-packing trip in the mountain fastness to a tour of routine attractions in the more accessible urban centers.
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Starting In: Putao
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Duration: 12 Days/ 11 Nights
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Finish In: Putao
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Tour Type: Moderate to demanding - Adventure Trekking
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Departures: Please See Schedule
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Price Range: US$ 1299
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Places Covered: Putao - Nomung
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| Routes:
Day-01: Arrival, transfer to guest house. Walking tour in and around Putao
Day-02:
By jeep/truck to Machanbaw, off the truck and trek to Alangga
Day-03:
A challenging trek to Htangga through the dense tropical forests
Day-04:
Relatively easy trek to Uringga across Hprutkha creek
Day-05: Trek through pristine forest lively with flora and fauna to Babaw
Day-06:
Trek to Kwinmaling via Magwiza, junction to Hkawnglanghpu
Day-07: Trek through the shoulder of the steep Beekoat Mountain to Nomun8
Day-08:
Heading toward west to Maza, a different return journey by mule trek
Day-09:
Up hill towards the shoulder of Babulonhtan peak to Maza
Day-10:
Winding mule trek to Namsabum, lowland walk to Htawadum, by jeep to Putao
Day-11:
Excursion Mulashidi, interact with locals and visit suspension bridge
Day-12:
Transfer to airport for your onward departure
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| Detail Itinerary - Sample itinerary - actual may vary |
Friday - Day 01: Arrival - Putao Upon arrival at Putao airport you will be met by Putao trekking house's representative and transferred to your guest house. 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 a brief fresh up we shall take a walk in and around Putao for the orientation. We shall have our dinner and overnight at Putao trekking house.
Saturday - Day 02: Putao - Machanbaw - Alangga (jeep/trek)
Breakfast and we board on jeep for Machanbaw with the distance 22 km which takes about one hour partly on paved and gravel road. Our adventure start here as we get off the jeep, cross suspension bridge on foot and trek on winding road snakes its way through the mountain ranges to Htikha camp situates near Htikha creek with the distance 14 km which takes about 4 hours. The region is covered with lush vegetation, fast flow streams and waterfalls. We cross 73 meter long suspension bridge and continue trek to our today destination Alangga, situate 1520 ft, 460 meter above sea with the distance 3 km which should take us about one hour. Majority of tribe in this village are of Lisu, mixed with some Rawang and Kachin. We shall have our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.
Sunday - Day 03: Alangga - Htangga (trek)
Breakfast and we start trek to Htangga village with the distance 19 km which should take us about 6 hours passing through the dense forests. This section probably is the most challenging trek of entire journey. Once we cross Namti creek, the road winds steeply upwards with a gorge on the left and a wall of mountains on the right. The higher the altitude, the colder the weather becomes. As we pass through dense forest one usually comes across barking deer, jungle fowls and birds flashing through the woods. Once we cross 55 meters suspension bridge we arrive Htangga situates approx 2200 ft, 670 meters above sea Majority tribe of this village are of Kachin mixed with Lisu. We shall have our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.
Monday - Day 04: Htangga - Uringga (trek)
Breakfast and we trek on smooth path to Uringga with the distance 15 km which should take us about 5 hours passing through Hprutkha creek. As usual we have our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.
Tuesday - Day 05: Uringga - Babaw (trek)
Breakfast and we shall be heading for our to day destination, Babaw with the distance 18 km which should take us about 6 hours via the path become downstream as mountain descend gradually. The forest along the way has been pristine and filled with lively with flora and fauna. Once we reach at Gasang creek we cross via a cane bridge to get Babaw, situate at 1750 ft, 520 meters above sea. Ratbaw is divided by Babaw creek that flows into the Gasang creek. We cross the 52 meter bridge to get to Babaw II where we plan to overnight at a guest house situates at confluence of the two creeks. Majority of tribe in this village are of Lisu mixed with Kachin and Rawang. We shall have our dinner and overnight at guest house.
Wednesday - Day 06: Babaw - Rapbaw - Kwinmaling (trek)
Breakfast and we shall be heading towards our today destination at Kwinmaling with the distance 19 km which should take us about 6 hours along Gasang creek with usually with dark-green colour water. We arrive at Magwiza camp, located 12 km from Babaw which is the junction to Nomung and Hkawnglanghpu or Hkawbude. We cross Gasang creek via 113 meter suspension bridge which linking Ratbaw I and II once we pass Dashehtu village. From here we continue trek about 6 km along the smooth gravel road to Kwinmaling with majority Rawang mixed with Kachin and Lisu tribe. We have our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.
Thursday - Day 07: Kwinmaling - Nomung (trek)
Breakfast and we keep trek to our final destination at Nomung, situates at 1640 ft 500 meters above sea and the last frontier town of Myanmar with the distance 6 km which should take us about 3 hours through a 30 meter suspension bridge across the Beekoat creek which leads to the bottom of the mountain. We trek up the shoulder of the steep Beekoat Mountain and descend towards lowland along the creek with green plantations belong to the village. Majority of tribe at this village are of Rawang. We shall have an easy afternoon culturally and socially interaction with the locals. We enjoy our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.
Friday - Day 08: Nomung - Maza (trek)
Breakfast and we change our direction on west to Maza. Our return journey will be on different route on mule trek rather then along the dirt road. First 6 km we trek along Kasankha stream which should take us about 3 hours and after cross on a suspension bridge we continue trek with the distance at 8 km which should takes us about 4 hours. We shall have our dinner and overnight at a camp.
Saturday - Day 09: Maza - Namti (trek)
Breakfast and we turn our direction to south-west towards Namti, situate at 2300 ft, 700 meters above sea with the distance 19 km which should takes at about 6 hours. First 6 km will be up hill towards the shoulder of 6150 ft, 1875 meters Mt. Babulonhtan (locally known as Noi Ngum) by winding route through its top. Along the way you will witness many different species of orchid along with birds. Enjoy a spectacular view of snow capped Mountains in the far north. There will be snow on the top of this mountain during winter months. This is the very place that well-known botanist Frank Kingdon Ward has found many rare species of orchids during his botanic survey in 1920. Some of the rare orchids such as Phiopedilum Wadii or Cypripedium Wardlamon (generally known as black orchid) which has been named after the founder believe can only be seen in Myanmar. Beside black orchid there are many different species of orchids can be found here such as Indrovian, Clanthi, Simpidium, and Simpripedium ect. Noiwinlit and BabuLonhtan valley actually is the depot of botany in northern Myanmar having a huge range of flowers including Rhododendron Dendricoala and many deferent species of Begonias etc. We shall have our dinner and overnight at one of the local homes.Dinner and overnight at a camp or local home.
Sunday - Day 10: Namhti - Namsabum - Putao (trek/jeep)
Breakfast and we keep trek through winding mule trek to Namsabum with the distance 15 km which should take us about 5 hours. Once we climb on Noiwinlit Mt. 4525 ft, 1380 meter we shall see snake like crawling Namti creek down in the bottom of valley from the distance. Once we cross Htikha creek by a suspension bridge the trek goes through up hills and then to downhill all the way to Namsabum. On the way we witness heavily forested jungle, groups of monkeys were jumping everywhere making loud noise.
We shall notice some of the flower that stands along side of the route is very much alike cobra snake in position of ready to strike but were proven to be some kind of flowers. We continue trek to Salundum with the distance of 5 km which should take us about 2 hours on a relatively easy path. Once we cross Malikha river by boat to Htawadum, our jeep awaits us and takes us back to Putao. We go out for a farewell dinner with our fellow group members, including our porters, and commemorate the experience that we've shared for the past 10 days in this unique part of the world. Overnight at Putao trekking house.
Monday - Day 11: Putao (jeep)
Breakfast and we relax through the day. Afternoon we visit Mulashidi Lisu village with the distance 35 km which takes about one hour by jeep. Here we visit attractive Lisu settlement and 159 meter long suspension bridge across Mula river. Enjoy beautiful surrounding often back drop with snow capped mountains in distance. We shall have our dinner and overnight at Putao trekking house.
Tuesday - Day 12: Departure Breakfast and perhaps a last minute shopping at Putao market. Later transfer to airport for your onward departure flight to conclude this unique experience. Should time permit you will visit one of the local villages to observe traditional dance performance of Rawan and Lisu youth and daily life activities by the villagers.

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| Trip Requirements |
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Visa: A valid visa is required to enter Myanmar for all the nationalities. Visa can be apply at the Myanmar Embassies in abroad All the tourist visas are valid for 28 days and cost average of USD 20. Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from Myanmar.
For those who live in the places and countries where the Myanmar Embassies or Consulates are not located, we are able to help you get the pre-approval letter for visa on arrival if you buy the tour services from us. For pre-approval visa it will take about minimum 30 days. After we get the pre-approval letter will email to you with attached file then show this letter to your airline for boarding pass. Visa fee is USD 20 + 2 recent passport size photographs which has to pay directly to Yangon airport immigration and one of our staff will meet and assist you at the airport on arrival. >>> Click here for more detail about Visa on Arrival
Things to bring: Light clothes, slippers (please note that you will have to take off your shoes at all the pagodas and temples in Myanmar when you enter the compound), a hat for the hot and winter season from November to May and a rain coat or umbrella for rainy season from Jun to October, and the medicines that you usually take for your health.
Health Precausion: No special precausion is required except the normal precausions and treatments you usually have before a trip.
Insurance: Clients should take out medical and travel insurance. Click here to buy an international travel insurance.
Direction to meeting point: A representative or our guide will meet you at the Yangon International Airport arrival lounge holding a Myanmar Tourex signboard with your name on it.
International Airticketing: We provide a variety of competitive airfares for both online and offline airlines. Click here to reserve your flight to Myanmar. Or get our staff assistant to find the best airfares and or make reservation.
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| Checklist - The Last Frontier (Adventure Trekking) |
Baggage:
As general rule when packing for wilderness expeditions keep personal gear to a minimum. Please avoid large framed suitcase as they can be rather cumbersome to porters but use a medium size duffle bag instead. The weight limit on domestic airlines is 20 Kg and only 2 check-in bags and 1 carry on bag are allowed. Excess baggage will be charged at up to US$ 5 per Kg. Your day pack should be a medium volume without a frame which can hold your personal belonging such as medication, camera, extra clothes, water etc.
Clothing:
Should be lightweight, dry quickly, and provide insulation even when wet, synthetic fibre is preferable to cotton. The brushed nylon pants are ideal for trekking. Long sleeved shirt is useful as sunscreen and leeches protection while trekking. A good quality raincoat and pants are ideal as hey will keep you warm and dry in a variety of situations. Bring a thick sweater or fleece sweat shirt to wear in the evenings, when temperatures decline considerably. A lightweight jacket or windbreaker will also be useful. For longer treks and higher altitude treks waterproof pants, gaiters, additional socks, thermal hats and gloves are highly recommended.
Foot ware:
Lightweight hiking boots or good quality running shoes are must for the lowland trek. For people who do not routinely walk in the mountains, light hiking boots are strongly recommended. It is essential your walking boots be comfortable and broken-in.
Personal items:
Please bring personal item such as flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries, water purifying tablets and lighter. A pocketknife, reading and writing material and personal first aid kit would also be essential for your convenience.
Protection against insect bite:
Most part the jungle is free from biting insects, but we do encounter plenty of insects in the low land such as sand flies around the river banks and leaches in the lowland bushes. It's important to use insect repellent to keep the insects away.
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General Information:
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Putao - Situate 1499 ft, 457 meters above sea located far north of Myanmar in Kachin State, descendent from eastern Himalayan region. Lies in a flat valley, famous as a jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the regionâs deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains. Local tribal communities in Putao region are of Hkamti Shan, Doolin Jimphaw (Kachin), and White color Rawan, Myanmar's gypsy Lisu, Pigmy Tarong, hunting community of Htalu and Tibetan who lives in the far north in the Himalayas.
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The Last Frontier (A Unique settlement in the northern frontiers) !
Nomung - Situated 125 km north of Putao at an altitude of 1640 ft, 500 meters above sea is the centre for the area in terms of administration, health care and education. Nomung Township probably is one of the most sparsely populated areas in Asia having two people per square mile ratio. You will witness heavily forested jungle with rich flora and fauna. Being depot of botany in northern Myanmar having a huge range of flowers including Rhododendron Dendricoala and many deferent species of Begonias etc. This is the very place that well-known botanist Frank Kingdon Ward has found many rare species of orchids during his botanic survey in 1920.
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Extension Tours
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| Day can be joined |
Tours |
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Valid from 01 November 2009 to 30 May 2010
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Combined Package Rate based on Twin Sharing US$ 1299 per person (min 4 - max 8 person)
Single supplement: US$ 99
Small group supplement:
US$ 225 per person based on 2 person
US$ 100 per person based on 3 person
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| Child Policy : |
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- we do not recommend the children under 12 years old to join the trip
- the rates are the same as adults
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| Prices inclusive of: |
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- Ground transport (jeep, truck etc)
- Accommodation (guesthouse, local home stay, tent accommodation etc)
- We provide two person jungle tent, quality sleeping bag, inflatable mattress etc.
- Escort English language leader, local trekking guide and porters
- Full board meal, safe drinking water and soft drinks
- Permit to travel
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| Prices exclusive of: |
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- Domestic airfare
- Insurance (medical, travel, property)
- Expenditure on personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, gratitude to guides and porters etc
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Departure Dates:
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Tour Code
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Start from Putao
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Note
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Year 2009
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| TRT-PT04/01/09 |
Fri-Dec 25 - Tue-Jan 05 |
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Year 2010
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| TRT-PT04/01/10 |
Fri-Jan 22 - Tue-Feb 02 |
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| TRT-PT04/02/10 |
Fri-Feb 26 - Tue-Mar 09 |
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| TRT-PT04/03/10 |
Fri-Mar 26 - Tue-Apr 06 |
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| TRT-PT04/04/10 |
Fri-Apr 30 - Tue-May 11 |
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Other Trekking Tours:
Inle Area:
1 Day Trekking Tour to Inle - Kakku - Taunggyi (TRT-I02)
1 Day Trekking Tour to Inle - Hti-Ne' - Inle (TRT-I03)
1 Day Trekking Tour to Inle - Inne - Mine Thauk - Inle (TRT-I04)
1 Day Trekking Tour to Inle - Inne - Mine Thauk - Inle (TRT-I08)
1 Day Trekking Tour to Inle - Mann Aung - Ga Naing Gyi - Ga Naing Phot - Kon Lon - Mann Aung - Inle (TRT-I09)
2 Days / 1 Night Trekking Tour to Inle - Hti-Ne' - Kakku - Taunggyi (TRT-I05)
3 Days / 2 Night Trekking Tour to Inle - TaoTon - Kakku - Heho (TRT-I06)
3 Days / 2 Nights Homestay trek from Indein To Kalaw (TRT-I10)
4 Days / 3 Nights Trekking Tour to Inle - Inne - TaoTon - Kakku - Inle (TRT-I07)
Kalaw Area:
Half Day Trekking Tour to Pane-hne-pin Village, Kalaw (TRT-KL01)
1 Day Return Trip to Taryaw Village, Kalaw (TRT-KL03)
Full Day Trip to Myin Saine Gone, Kalaw (TRT-KL04)
2 Days / 1 Night Trekking Tour on Kalaw - Tar Yaw (Hingar Gone) Route, Kalaw (TRT-KL05)
2 Days / 1 Night Home-stay overnight trek from Kalaw To Indein (TRT-KL06)
2 Days / 1 Night Home-stay overnight trek from Kalaw to Myin Ma Htin Mountain (TRT-KL07)
2 Days / 1 Night Home-stay overnight trek for Kalaw - Painebin - Nawah Taung Route (TRT-KL08)
3 Days / 2 Night 2 Nights Home-stay overnight trek from Kalaw To Indein (TRT-KL09)
3 Days / 2 Night Trekking Tour to Kalaw - Shabin - Teetain - Thandaung - Inle - Khaung Dai (TRT-KL02)
4 Days / 3 Nights Homestay overnight trek from Kalaw To Indein (TRT-KL10)
Heho Area:
2 Days / 1 Night Trekking for Tha Yet Pu - Wah Gyi Hmyaung - Khaung Dine, Inle (TRT-H01)
3 Days / 2 Nights Trekking for Tha Yet Pu - Wah Gyi Hmyaung - Indein, Inle (TRT-H02)
Pindaya Area:
1 Day Trekking Tour to Pindaya-Kyee Twin Kone-Sale Inn-Yea Chan Sin-Pindaya (TRT-P01)
1 Day Trekking Tour to Pinbaya Htut Ni Si Kya Inn Ya Sa Kyi - Pindaya (TRT-P02)
2 Days / 1 Night Trekking Tour to Pindaya - Yasakyi - Pindaya (TRT-P03)
3 Days / 2 Nights Trekking Tour to Pindaya - Yasakyi - Pindaya (TRT-P04)
2 Days / 1 Night Home-stay overnight trek for Pindaya - MyinGyi Taung Village Route (TRT-P05)
3 Days / 2 Nights Homestay Pindaya - Taung Myint Gyi - Kyaung Soe Gone - Kalaw Trekking Route, Pindaya (TRT-P06)
4 Days / 3 Nights Homestay Pindaya - Myin Kha - Kalaw Trekking Route, Pindaya (TRT-P07)
Kyaing Tong:
3 Days / 2 Nights Trekking Tour to Kyaing Tong - Pang Pack - Pin Tauk - Kyaing Tong (TRT-KT01)
4 Days / 3 Nights Trekking Tour to Kyaing Tong - Pang Pack - Pin Tauk - Loimwe - Kyaing Tong (TRT-KT02)
5 Days / 4 Nights Trekking Tour to Kyaing Tong - Pang Pack - Pin Tauk - Loimwe - Hokyin - Kyaing Tong (TRT-KT03)
6 Days / 5 Nights Trekking Tour to Kyaing Tong - Pang Pack - Pin Tauk - Loimwe - Hokyin - Wan Nyut - Wan Seng - Kyaing Tong (TRT-KT04)
Putao Area: 
4 Days / 3 Nights The Rawan Trail - Soft Adventure Trekking (TRT-PT01)
5 Days / 4 Nights The Lisu Trail - Soft Adventure Trekking Trekking (TRT-PT02)
8 Days / 7 Nights The Last Village - Soft Adventure Trekking (TRT-PT03)
12 Days / 11 Night Phongun Razi Expedition - Adventure Trekking (TRT-PT05)
15 Days / 14 Nights Phangran Razi Expedition - Adventure Trekking (TRT-PT06)
26 Days / 25 Nights A Journey through Adung Long Valley - Adventure Trekking (TRT-PT07)
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