| Tour
Program Name |
The Rawan Trail |
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| Type |
Soft Adventure Trekking |
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| Tour
Code |
PT # 01 |
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| Coverage |
Putao -Namkham -
Machanbaw - Mulashidi -
Putao |
(view map) |
| Duration |
4 Day / 3 Night |
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| Availability |
Nov – May |
| Grade |
Easy |
Putao
- Situate 1499 ft, 457 meters
above sea located far north of
Myanmar in Kachin State, descendent
from eastern Himalayan region. Lies
in a flat valley, famous as a
jumping-off point for trekkers who
want to explore the region’s deep
forests, wildlife sanctuaries and
snow-capped mountains. Local tribal
communities in Putao region are of
Hkamti Shan, Doolin Jimphaw (Kachin),
and White color Rawan, Myanmar’s
gypsy Lisu, Pigmy Tarong, hunting
community of Htalu and Tibetan who
lives in the far north in the
Himalayas.
A scenic
beauty of the Putao plain !
Namkham - Originally by
Hkamti Shan name meaning “Golden
River”, has became the centre of
cultivation place for the fruits
that first missionary team have
introduced thus to day famous for
its sweet fruits production. Located
on the bank of Malikha river at the
bottom of Namhti mountain range,
enrich with biodiversity of flora
and fauna.
Machanbaw - A small
administrative town, located 22 km
away from Putao across Malikha
river, beautifully set up with
colonial style, connected by 213
meter long Malikha suspension
bridge.
Mulashidi - Meaning in Lisu “the
village stands in the thatch field
along Mula River” 13 km away from Putao, a beautiful settlement next
to 159 meter long Mulashidi
suspension bridge.

Draft itinerary:
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 05
Day 06 |
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun |
Arrival in Putao, transfer
to hotel. Walking tour
in and around Putao
By jeep to Htawadum,
excursion Kanugmulon and
trek to Namkham
Trek to Machanbaw, excursion
to Ston Dragon and Malikha
suspension bridge. Further
excursion to Mulashidi with
beautiful suspension bridge.
Walking/biking tour to
Hopaing,Mudon for cultural
interaction
Leisurely boat trip along
lower Malikha river to Nat
Kyun
Transfer to airport for your
onward departure. |
Departure:
Any Tuesday of the week between Oct & May.
Package rate based on twin share. Valid
until May 30th 2012.
US$ per person (based on 4 person)
Single supplement: US$
Small group supplement:
US$ per person based on 3 person
US$ per person based on 2 person
Package Includes:
- Ground transport (jeep, coach
etc)
- Share twin accommodation
(trekking house, local home stay)
- English language leader, local trekking guide and
porters
- Full board meal and safe
drinking water
- Travel Permit
Package Excludes:
- Domestic airfare
- Insurance (please refer to Terms
& Conditions)
- Expenditure on personal nature
such as Laundry, beverages, gratitude to
guides and porters etc
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