Rawang Explorer

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 (Tuesday/ Friday/ Sunday): Putao (arrival)

Upon arrival at Putao airport you will be met by Malikha Lodge’s representative and transferred to Malikha Lodge. After a brief fresh up, visit delightful Myoma Market where locals trade farming produces, household goods, handicrafts made of bamboo and cane, local medicinal roots, veggies and some meat. It is probably the best place to observe the region’s culture and different tribes in their colorful costumes. Wander around the town, meet the locals and visit small churches. Visit Ho Kho village just outside the town for a temple named Mahamuni Paya which is built with teak panels. Overnight stay at in a Private Chalet at the Malikha Lodge. (_, _, D)

 
Day-2 (Wednesday/ Saturday/ Monday): Jeep transfer to Upper Shangaung. Trek to Wanglaidam
In the morning, stock up and shop a bit before we leave the town. Drive up to the Phonekanrazi reserve. A team for the expedition will be waiting at the village house and join them and make yourself familiarized with locals who are going to cook and carry for you all the way. Start your trekking in a leisurely pace and enjoy the beautiful scenery, different traditions, and total different lifestyle. Along the trekking, most of the time it is blessed with the seasonal flowers, orchids, vegetation and the abundant biodiversity of flora and fauna. The total time of trekking might be 4 to 5 hours depending on your pace. Enjoy freshly cooked food on the way. Trek through dense forest and under the huge trees and get to WANGLAIDAM just by the river. It is time to settle for the day and watch how they cook by the campfire and enjoy dinner. Overnight at the comfortable tent. (B,L,D)

 
Day-3 (Thursday/ Sunday/ Tuesday): Trek to Ziyadum
In the breezy cool morning, pack our belongings and trek to another village. Today our destination is to get to Ziamdam village, the last settlement of northern frontier. Stop at villages, wander around the schools, have a chat with people from the region, go into the village shrines, and house of the head of the village. If you say that Myanmar is far left behind by the globalization, here is the region that is left by civilization. Their way of life, ways of thinking are just as long ago and far away. At the same time, enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the region as you become a little closer to snow-capped mountains. When the twilight descends, it is time to settle for the day and watch how they cook by the campfire and enjoy dinner. Overnight at the comfortable tent. (B,L,D)

 
Day-4 (Friday/ Monday/ Wednesday): Trek to Namlang Valley
After WANGLAIDAM, it is time to head back to Putao from different way along Namlang valley. Enjoy the beautiful but natural trek b y the Namlang valley. Hit the beautiful canyon and admire the delightful scenery. The camp site is just above the canyon on a huge bolder of stone platform. Feel the jungle atmosphere with a style by the campfire while you are having meals served by locals. Overnight at the comfortable tent. (B,L,D)

 
Day-5 (Saturday/ Tuesday/ Thursday): Trek to Upper Shangaung, jeep transfer to Putao
After enjoying the scenic morning above canyon, it’s time to head back to Putao. The last part of the trek is much easier. Upon arrival at the point we started, head back to Malikha Lodge by a jeep. Take a long nice shower while sipping a glass of Champagne. Dinner at main lodge and Overnight stay at in a Private Chalet at the Malikha Lodge. (B,L,D)

 
Day-6 (Sunday/ Wednesday/ Friday): Putao – choices of guided activities in and around Putao
Entire day at your disposal. There are choices of activities such as elephant ride, a boat trip up the river, walking in the town or visit another trekking nearby or reward your body with a tender treatment of massage. Lunch can be either picnic or at hotel. Dinner will be served at Malika lodge. Overnight stay at in a Private Chalet at the Malikha Lodge. (B,L,D)

 
Day-7 (Monday/ Thursday/ Saturday): Putao – choices of guided activities in and around Putao
Entire day at your disposal. There are choices of activities such as elephant ride, boat trip up the river, walking in the town or reward your body with a tender treatment of massage. Lunch can be either picnic or at hotel. Dinner will be at Malika lodge. Overnight stay at in a Private Chalet at the Malikha Lodge. (B,L,D)

 
Day-8 (Tuesday/ Friday/ Sunday): Putao (departure) – onward journey
Breakfast and perhaps a last minute shopping at Putao market and further visit in and around Putao with suggestion by your guide. Lunch and afternoon transfer to airport for your onward departure flight to conclude this unique experience. (B, L, _)