Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Yangon full day sightseeing (by car)
Arrive at Yangon International Airport and welcome by KST
representative and our tour guide. On the way visit to Lawka
Chanthar Arbayar Laba Muni Buddha Image (Kyauktawgyi) and
Royal White Elephant camp. Check in to hotel and Yangon
sightseeing; visit to Chaukhtatgyi (Reclining Buddha) Pagoda
a colossal reclining Buddha, Karaweik Hall Royal barge on
the Royal lake, Yangon's city center featuring Sule Pagoda
at city center and colonial building, drive in downtown
visit China Town with the fruit market and Yangon's city
center covering World famous Shwedagon Pagoda. Witness the
golden dome light up sunshine at the sunset. Overnight at
hotel in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon - Putao (by flight and car)
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Yangon airport for
domestic flight to Putao which is situated at the Northern
most part of Myanmar and 218 miles away from Myitkyina. The
scenic beauty of the snow-capped mountain surrounding the
Putao plain is breathtaking. Evening at leisure, dinner will
be in the local restaurant. Overnight in Putao Guest house.
Day 3: Putao - Namkam Village
After breakfast, begin the trip to Machanbaw, on the East
bank of Malihka river. From Machanbaw, Namkam village can be
reached by hiking 6 miles. One can observe the culture and
rituals of Rawan people in the village. Beetles,
butterflies, different kinds of wild cats, and birds such as
Eagle, Kite and Horn-bill live in this area of the evergreen
forest, which is connected with the Namti range. Overnight
at Namkam village.
Day 4: Namkam village - Namti Camp
After breakfast, proceed to Namti camp (13 miles) hiking
up and down hill, and crossing stream by a cable bridge in
the natural environment. In Namti range, there are many
different kinds of orchids and herbal plants as well as
birds and animals. Among many interesting plants, there are
black orchids to see. This area is also the breeding ground
for leaf deer species. Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight
in Namti camp.
Day 5: Namti - Numsabum - Putao
After breakfast, proceed to Numsabum camp (13 miles). The
journey includes hiking up hill and down hill for
approximate 6 hours, and boat riding in the river. Numsabum
is situated at the foot of the Namti mountain. Grape fruits
and many types of citric fruits are in abundance. This area
is surrounded by deep forests with resonant sound of gibbons
and sweet trills of birds. For those who are interested in
nature study, there are many kinds of trees, ferns,
medicinal plants and orchids as well as birds and animals.
Lunch enroute. Visit Kaung Mu Lon Pagoda. Return to Putao.
Dinner and overnight in Putao Guest House.
Day 6: Putao - Yangon
Breakfast at Putao market and shop for local souvenirs.
After lunch, transfer to the airport and return to Yangon by
flight. Overnight at hotel in Yangon.
Day 7. Shopping and Departure (by car)
After breakfast at hotel, morning shopping at Gems Mart
and Handicrafts shops. Visit to Bogyoke Aung San (Scott)
Market where you can buy many souvenirs. And then transfer
to airport for departure.
