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Burma

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Reasons To
Visit Burma

  • Boat trips

    The famous Irrawaddy River flows through the heart of the country for 2,000km to a vast Delta region southwest of Rangoon and provides an important role in everyday life. A journey on this most majestic of rivers is a highlight of any trip.

    Boat trips

  • Hill tribes

    Burma is home to an astonishing number of ethnicities each with their own traditional dress and customs, and in many cases, language and religion. For the most rewarding encounters we recommend heading to the hills of Shan state where it’s possible to stay in remote villages and receive the most genuine of welcomes and hospitality.

    Hill tribes

  • History

    Burma is steeped in history and the legacy of various kingdoms and rule is very much in evidence throughout the country from former ancient capitals and grandiose royal palaces around Mandalay to the faded colonial grandeur of Rangoon’s municipal buildings built by British hands.

    History

  • Local markets

    Whether you are shopping for gems in Rangoon’s Scott Market, betel nut in Kalaw or intricate lacquerware in Pagan there is no better way to immerse yourself in the way of life than to soak up the atmosphere of a local market.

    Local markets

  • Temples

    Wherever you travel in Burma you will only be footsteps away from a temple providing an opportunity to witness the quiet reverence of the Burmese people. Climb up to a viewpoint amongst the ancient stupas of Pagan at sunset, visit stilted temples by boat at Inle Lake or marvel at the shimmering Shwedagon Pagoda.

    Temples

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Excursions in Burma: Trekking Between Kalaw & Inle Lake

Well off the beaten track and far from any road, the best way to explore is by trekking, spending nights in monasteries along the way.

Market days in Kalaw attract many hill tribes of the surrounding area, including the Pa-O
Food and people alike on their way to market, BurmaA young Shan girl leads a water buffalo to the fields, Inle LakeA farmer walks his workforce past the rice terraces of the Shan Hills, BurmaMarket days are fantastic for walking the streets and people watchingChildren play in the fields of produce that will be sent to market in months to comePa-O women can walk tens of miles from one market to the next in the Shan State, BurmaMarkets provide a sensory overload of colour and aromaMarket days are fantastic for walking the streets and people watchingSpring onions are a large part of the Burmese diet and can be found in all manner of dishesMarket days in Kalaw attract many hill tribes of the surrounding area, including the Pa-OThe Shan hills surround Inle Lake, BurmaThe overgrown stupas of Indein, Burma

Trekking Between Kalaw & Inle Lake

Kalaw, Burma
  • Culture & History
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Walking & Biking

The wonderful rolling countryside between Kalaw and the picturesque Inle Lake shelters some of Asia’s most unspoilt minority villages, including Palaung, Pa-O, Taungthu and Danu communities.

Well off the beaten track and far from any road, the best way to explore is by trekking, spending nights in monasteries along the way.

There are several routes available and the most challenging takes you from your starting point of Tha Yat Pu village near Kalaw to the crumbling temple complex of Indein, overlooking the shores of Inle Lake.

These simple overnight stays in local monasteries are fantastic, authentic experiences, giving you a rare insight into a time-honoured way of life.

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