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CHIN HILL
ADVENTURE |
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The 12 Days Chin Hill
Adventure cover the cultural
tourist destinations such as
capital Yangon with a visit to
stunning Shwedagon Pagoda,
temple ciy of Bagan, Severals of
Bagan Pagodas, Pakoku, Mindat,
Kya Do Aye Village, Ayesakan,
Kanpalette, Chauk, The Beautiful
Chin Hills.Here, we present you
the best of classic Myanmar
Tours.In addition, don't forget
to ask us to design a classic
Myanmar tour which best suits
you by adding special
events,personal visits with
artisans, seasonal festivals,
and traditional performances. |
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BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Yangon arrival
Day 2: Yangon - Bagan by flight.
Day 3: Bagan - Pokkaku - Mindat by Jeep
Day 4: Mindat
Day 5: Mindat - Kya Do - Aye Village ( Jeep + trek )
Day 6: Aye Village - Mt. Victoria Summit -
Kanpalette (Trek + Jeep)
Day 7: Kanpalette
Day 8: Kanpalette - Chuak - Bagan by Jeep
Day 9: Bagan
Day 10: Bagan - Yangon by flight.
Day 11: Yangon sightseeing
Day 12: Yangon departure
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1. Yangon
Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your
local tour guide and transferred to your hotel to
drop off you luggage. If you arrived by mid day
flight, we may proceed for lunch. After lunch, a
walk through "downtown" Yangon, a diverse mix of
faded colonial architecture from the British times,
and high-rises built by more recent investors; Sule
Pagoda, built in the early 3rd century is a landmark
in the city centre. Late afternoon visit the
magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame
and one of Myanmar's most sacred places. The massive
bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of
the stupa is set with diamonds and rubies, sapphires
and topaz - a stunning sight as the sun sets and a
most fitting place to begin our trip in this "Golden
Land". Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2. Yangon - Bagan by flight
This morning we head for the airport to get the
early morning flight to Bagan. Check into the hotel
and depart for a sightseeing excursion around the
Bagan Archaeological Zone World Heritage Area. A
comprehensive exploration of Bagan includes Nyaung
Oo market; Shwezigon Pagoda, the prototype of later
Myanmar stupas; Kyansittha Umin; Wet-kyi-inn
Gubyaukgyi Temple with exquisite mural painting of
13th century and Htilominlo Temple. In the
afternoon, after a visit to lacquer ware workshops;
continue to Manuha Temple built by exile King Manuha;
Nanphaya, said to have been the residence of King
Manuha; Ananda Temple, architectural masterpiece and
Oak-Kyaung monastery decorated with multi colour
mural paintings. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from
one of the temple of Bagan. Overnight at the hotel
in Bagan.
Day 3. Bagan - Pakokku - Mindat by Jeep
After breakfast, our jeep drive us to Pakokku
crossing the river Ayeyarwaddy by ferry at Kyun
Chaung and continuing to Mindat about 7hrs drive
from Bagan. We will be taking the direct route from
Pauk to Mindat, initially crossing the rain shadow
plains of Ayeyarwaddy and through teak forested
hills towards Mindat. Arrive Mindat and check in at
a simple guest house available with very basic
accommodation. Overnight at Mindat.
Day 4. Mindat
Today we plan to relax in Mindat and meet some of
the local identities. Chin culture is renowned for
its strong ethnic identity with a similar tattoo
culture to that of Polynesian people. What to see
there are Chin ladies with tattoo faces, a primitive
Chin playing a bamboo flute with his nose, a
charming local market. Overnight at the guest house.
Day 5. Mindat - Kya Do - Aye Village (Jeep +
Trek)
There is no rush today, our jeep will drive us to
Che Chaung and continue our journey by trek towards
Ayesakhan village about 5 hrs trek through Kya Do
village with its strong Chin culture. Along the way
there are colourful villages and great views
towards. Mt Victoria. At Aye village our crew will
set us up in simple communal accommodation.
Overnight at Aye in simple village accommodation.
Day 6. Ayesakan - Mt. Victoria Summit -
Kanpalette by Trek + Jeep
Our route takes you up the forest around the contour
of the mountain valley. Jeep will drop you off and
then trek up on a relatively steep way for about
2hrs follow by the decent climbing up. Don't worry!
The beauty of Rhododendron forest and the sound of
silence will drive away your exhaustion. There you
are on the summit of Mt. Victoria. It is originally
known as Na Ma Taung and named Mt. Victoria after
the memorial present to England Queen Victoria in
the British time. In local language, it is called
Khaw Nou Toung (The Great Mountain or The Mountain
of Spirit or The Mountain of Female). It has an area
of 432 acres well-preserved by the forestry
department. Lunch on the summit. Trek down to the
meeting point where your jeeps wait. Continue drive
down the hill and arrive you resort, Mt. Oasis,
beautifully perched on the hill. Overnight in the
resort with very simple accommodation.
Day 7. Kanpalette sightseeing
Today we start sightseeing on a light trek down the
hill around Kanpalette. Visit some villages - Oak
Pho, Ma Kyauk Ah & Saut Larn etc. Life there is
simple.....in fact the simplest! Animism is an
on-going practice. Agriculture & livestock are the
life-blood. Ritual is omnipresent. Pretence is
unknown. Anxiety & worry can't be found in their
dialects. What you are to eye is simplicity
beautified with hospitality. Lunch-box on one of the
village and end the day when you arrive in
Kanpalette. The jeep will transfer you up to the
hotel. Overnight in the resort with very simple
accommodation.
Day 8. Kanpalette - Chauk - Bagan by Jeep
Morning after breakfast, say good-bye to all the
staff in the resort and the beautiful Chin Hill.
Drive down the hill leading to central Myanmar.
Lunch on the way in a local restaurant. View and
landscape are completely changed. Getting warmer
with sparse forest. Around Chauk & near Bagan, you
see many oil mines in the semi-desert flat plain
dotted with acacia, cactus and low bushes. Arrive
Bagan - the pulsating vein of Myanmar culture and
civilization. Overnight at the hotel in Bagan.
Day 9. Bagan sightseeing
Another day in Bagan. Your morning's sightseeing
starts with Lawkananda Pagoda on the river side;
continue on to East and West Phet Leik with its clay
plaques depicting Jataka scenes; then Thatbyinnyu
Temple, the tallest in Bagan; Shwegugyi Temple; the
Palace site and Tharaba Gate. In the afternoon your
tour includes Apeyadana Temple with its paintings of
Mahayana; Nagayon Temple; the Archaeological Museum;
Dhamayangyi Temple, a massive Temple with some of
the finest brickwork. Overnight at the hotel in
Bagan.
Day 10. Bagan - Yangon by flight
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Nyaung U
airport for your flight to Yangon. Upon arrival
check in to your hotel. After lunch, we plan to
visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for
souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 11. Yangon sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, continue exploring
Yangon cityscape. Tour highlights include Karaweik,
a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the
"pilgrims" causeway across the Royal Lake with
stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda; ; Chaukhtutgyi,
a huge reclining Buddha image and National Museum
where precious collections are displayed. After
lunch, visit to non-touristic site of local glass
making factory and late afternoon stroll around
China Town. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.
Day 12.Yangon departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to
Yangon International airport for your return
international departure flight.
INCLUSION:
(1) 11 night accommodations with daily
breakfast
(2) all domestic flights
(3) sightseeing with local tour guides
(4) all entry and zone fees
(5) ground transports ( car / boat )
(6) porter charges at airport and jetty
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EXCLUSION:
(1) visa fees
(2) international flights
(3) Personal expenses (
drinks/laundry/souvenirs)
(4) tipping at hotels and guides
(5) airport departure tax (USD 10 per
person)
(6) meals (lunch & dinner)
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SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS:
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Highlights:
Yangon / Bagan / Mt. Victoria /
Yangon
