(24night 25day The last village trekking to Dahaungdum, a cultural & trekking expedition, challenging to Tough)
Overview
| Grade: | Challenging to Tough |
| Duration: | 24nights 25days, 19 days trekking, 4 days truck riding |
| Coverage: | Putao – Pangnamdim – Hkrawng – Dazungdum – Dahaungdum – Putao |
| Highlight: | Adventure Trekking through Hkakabo Razi National Park, Villages, Cultural, Indigenous and Eco Tour, the last Pygmies of Myanmar and Adung Long Valley |
| Accommodation: | Local village homes (24 nights) and guesthouses may be used at some places |
| Meal: | Full board meal during the trek as per itinerary |
| Best Season: | October to May |
| Departure: | Tuesdays |
Contact us for special offers and tailor made itineraries, different departure dates, accommodation options and extensions during, pre and post expedition.
Putao
Putao (457 meters above sea level) is situated in North of Myanmar, lies in a flat valley, famous as a jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snowcapped mountains. It is the base town and the gate way to Myanmar Himalayas for travellers who would like to enjoy the scenic leisurely atmosphere, to explore the rich culture of indigenous tribes, rich ecosystem, biodiversity, wildlife, rafting, trekking and climbing expeditions.
Hunting, foraging medicinal herbs, mining and gold panning are typical ways of life for the local people. The charm of Putao is differ from other destinations and sites in Myanmar. This Northern Myanmar’s treasure in Kachin State has so much to offer to its travellers.
Brief Itinerary
Day-1 (Tuesday): Putao (arrival) – transfer to Salundam
Day-2 (Wednesday): Truck to Htang Ga*
Day-3 (Thursday): Truck to Ratbaw *
Day-4 (Friday): Trek to Langsahtu
Day-5 (Saturday): Trek to Gawle Htu
Day-6 (Sunday): Trek to Shinshanghku
Day-7 (Monday): Trek to Pannamdim
Day-8 (Tuesday): Trek to Lonat
Day-9 (Wednesday): Trek to Ngawa
Day-10 (Thursday): Trek to Wangsiwang
Day-11 (Friday): Trek to Gawai
Day-12 (Saturday): Trek to Dazungdum (optional: 3 day extension to Madain)
Day-13 (Sunday): Trek to Thalarhtu
Day-14 (Monday): Trek to Kraung – Dahaungdum (optional: 10day extension to Hkakabo Razi Basecamp)
Day-15 (Tuesday): Trek to Kraung
Day-16 (Wednesday): Trek to Tazahut and Dazungdum
Day-17 (Thursday): Trek to Gawai
Day-18 (Friday): Trek to Wangsiwang
Day-19 (Saturday): Trek to Ngawa
Day-20 (Sunday): Trek to Lonat and Pangnamdim
Day-21 (Monday): Trek to Shinshanghku and Gawle Htu
Day-22 (Tuesday): Trek to Ratbaw
Day-23 (Wednesday): Truk to Htang Ga*
Day-24 (Thursday): Truk to Putao*
Day-25 (Friday): Putao (departure) – onward journey
* Please note that unpaved road between Putao and Ratbaw is not usable during the monsoon and post monsoon until December. The safest and main mode of travel outside this time is by trekking. In some cases, motorbikes may be able to go on these roads before December of the year. We recommend to add at least 4-6 extra days trekking to the above itinerary if you are looking to travel between August and December of the year.
NOTE:
This is the sample and the actual itinerary may vary.
We reserves the right to change the itineraries (rearranging the order of the tour programs, to cancel or substitute places to visit or to combine to make decent group size if there is a shortage of trek leaders and support staff) at any time without prior notice depending on the weather, operational and local conditions.
Contact us for special offers, tailor made requirements, accommodation options, pre and post tour travel services and extensions.
Detailed Itinerary
Detailed itinerary is available upon request.
This itinerary is currently available for tailor made tour only. Quotation & prices can be given upon enquiry.
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Departure
Tuesdays.
Contact us if you want to tailor made this service and want different departure dates, extensions and accommodation options (Lodges, Hotels, Guesthouses, Homestay). Please note that airlines operates flights between Putao and main land Myanmar on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, which may be changed without prior notice.
Service includes:
- Ground transport (coach, jeep, truck)
- Accommodation (village homes/ guesthouses & camping)
- Escorted English language trail leader & porters and cooks if necessary
- Full board meal, safe drinking water
- Permission to travel in Putao and Myanmar Himalayas
Service excludes:
- Domestic airfare (we can arrange flights to and from Putao)
- Insurance (Please refer to Terms & Conditions), also click here for insurance that covers your trip
- Expenditure on personal nature such as laundry, beverages, gratitude to guides & porters
- Any service items not mentioned in price inclusion above.
Domestic Flights
Current season air fares between Putao and Yangon, Mandalay and Myitkyinar are US$245, US$150 and US$100 per person each way and subject to changes by airlines for the following seasons. We can arrange your flights on request.
Pre and post expedition travel services
Hotels, airport transfers and other excursions before or after your arrival in Putao for our Myanmar Himalaya Tours. We can arrange these services on request.
Travel Insurance
It is client’s responsibility to ensure that they take a suitable travel insurance that covers for their activity and the destination.
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