What are the overnight facilities in Putao?
Putao Lodge operates bungalows build identical to local homes in the region using locally available materials. All rooms come with attached bathroom, hot and cold shower. Rooms are secure, lockable with windows offering scenic view. An elegant lobby includes bar area, fire place, dinning area and common area offers recreation and relaxation.

What are the overnight facilities during the trek?
This expedition involves tent accommodation. When pitching a tent, two clients will share a tent, unless you have requested and paid for a single supplement.

What will be the temperature like?
Our season is between November and May, which is winter and best tourist season in Putao region. Mostly clear skies, warm during the day and cool evenings. Temperature steadily decreases between late December and early February. Average temperature would be between low 4/10 and high 22/30 degree Celsius but could drop steadily up to freezing up in the mountains.

How long is an average trekking in a day?
All our treks are designed at 4 to 8 trekking hours per day. Day normally starts at 8 or 9 in the morning follow by breakfast. Lunch usually is packed and light, followed by 2 to 3 hours more trekking in the afternoon. We try to reach our destination well before nightfall in time for fresh up and relax before dinner.

What will I see on the trek?
Alpine-Himalaya range land meadow ecosystem of Madaing Razi with both its new and old floras and its abundant floristic components is one of the Myanmar’s biggest treasure-house of plant resources. These catmint mountain ranges of Mali Hka, formed by the organic movement of the Himalaya, vertical elevation, and steep valley produce many favorable small regional environments for the differentiation of plants and appearance of new species. Alpine rangeland of Madoi Razi provides habitats for numerous species of wildlife. Many of which are endangered and for a wealth of plant species.

How fit do I have to be?
This expedition classified as "Demanding" and includes longer trekking days on difficult terrain. Thus suitable for adventurous individuals who prefer physically challenging and are used to extended days competent over difficult terrain. However do not require technical mountaineering skills or previous experience.

What about meal?
We take care of all catering on your expedition, you are always welcome to assist if you wish to. If you have any special dietary requirements you will have to advise us at the time of booking. A hot breakfast will be served around 7 or 8 am, lunch usually are simple, light and serve during mid day follow by some rest. Dinner will be more extensive featuring pre dinner snacks and deserts.

What about altitude?
This is one of our most strenuous expeditions and will be much more difficult and challenging with an altitude of 4600 meters. Some people at this point might effect by altitude sickness and need to take some preventive measure by mean of slowing down the pace or taking medication. If you usually suffer with altitude sickness then you should consult with your medical doctor prior to commit the trip and take preventive medication accordingly.

What about guides?
We provide an English language leader plus an assistance local guide, who will also be able to speak the local hill tribe dialects. It will be difficult to arrange a language guide since this expedition require a special training and ability to deal with challenging situation.

What about first aid?
All our guides are qualified in wilderness first aid, and carry a basic medical first aid kit.

Is there any age or health limit to participate?
This expedition is suitable only for adventurous and stronger individuals. However older clients or clients with pre-existing medical conditions may require a doctor’s letter confirming their fitness for the trip. During your visit you are under the direction of your trip leader and he/she has total authority to determine your suitability to participate.