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Attractions
Inle Lake & Shan State >>
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Inle Lake
Inle Lake is situated 1328 meters 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. |
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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. |
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Taunggyi
Capital of Shan State, Taunggyi is a pine clad hill
station about 1500 meters 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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No.117-119,Room(A+B),
6th Floor, Golden Gate Tower,
Kyi Taw Housing, Upper
Pazundaung Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone :
(95-1)297093,
291725,294393
Fax :
(95-1)297093
Email :
Website :
www.heinsi.com
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