Destination
Destination >> Inle Lake & Shan State
Inle Lake
Inle Lake is situated 1328 metres above sea level and is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Shan State. Inle Lake is well known for its floating villages and gardens, traditional handicrafts and silk weaving, colorful markets and the native Intha people whose one legged rowers compete each year during the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival in September / October.
Heho
The airport for Southern Shan State, Taunggyi and Inle Lake is situated in Heho. Heho also has a very colorful 5 Day Market in which the cattle market is especially interesting. Visitors can easily visit in the morning when arriving at the airport on market days.
Taunggyi
Capital of Shan State, Taunggyi is a pine clad hill station about 1500 metres high. The weather is cool all year round and the winter months can be quite cold at night. Taunggyi can be easily reached by road from Inle Lake. The local market is well known throughout Myanmar and the road south will lead you to the unique Kak Ku sight of 2000 stupas in Pa-O country. The Fire Balloon Festival held annually at the full moon of Tazaungmon in November is not to be missed.
Kak Ku & The Pa-O Countryside
Kak Ku, a unique temple complex of more than 2000 stupas has lied hidden in the Pa-O heartland of Southern Shan State for centuries. Unknown to the outside world and to most of Myanmar until recently, these exquisite monuments can now be visited. A day trip from Inle Lake is sufficient.
Kalaw
Kalaw, which lies about 71 km west of Taunggyi, is a beautiful hill station surrounded by pine trees and forests. There are several interesting hill tribe villages in the area including the Palaung and Pa-O tribes. These people are known for their very colorful costumes and friendly faces.
Pindaya
Pindaya, situated about 45 km north of Kalaw, is a peaceful town famous for its caves in which thousands of centuries-old Buddha images are seated. The road from Kalaw to Pindaya passes through Pa-O villages and countryside of magnificent scenic beauty. Pindaya is also known for the Shan paper and monk umbrella makers.
Yasagyi Village of the Palaung Tribe
2 Days / 1 Night Program from Pindaya.Journey by foot from Pindaya up through the countryside & villages of the Danu & Pa-O tribes reaching Yasagyi at 6020 feet. Overnight accommodation at the Yasagyi Monastery with a pre-dawn trek to the 7030 Foot Yasagyi summit for sunrise.
Returning to Pindaya through farm fields and meadowlands.
We tailor the program for these treks so beginners as well as advance climbers will have an enjoyable experience within your level.
