Trekking Expedition

Day 1 - Arrive at Putao. Transfer to Malikha Lodge. Leisurely lunch. 90 minute drive to Upper Sangaung Village for overnight stay.

Day 2 - Putao-Upper Sangaung - ~13 miles trek to Wanglai Dam . Breakfast. 6-7 hour trekking at a leisurely pace with 2 steep uphill & 2h walk downhill through the forest to the camp by the Nam Lang River near Wanglai Dam Village. Porters carry all the expedition food & equipment leaving you free to enjoy this scenic trek through untouched forest. If the weather is clear the views of snow-capped peaks towards the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Mt Phon Gan Razi are spectacular. Overnight camping in comfortable tents and dinner by the campfire.

Day 3 - 9mile trek to Ziya Dam. Early breakfast. Trekking towards Ziya Dam, the last settlement before going further into the forest, and is our final destination on this short trek. This day promises to offer great views toward Phon Gan Razi and other snow capped mountains and gives a glimpse of village life in this remote area. We will pass several villages and try to stop at a school or a local house to get an insight in the local traditions.

Day 4 - 8 mile trek to an exclusive river camp near Wanglai Dam. Trek back towards the Nam Lang Valley and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. The first river canyon at the top of the Nam Lang River near Wanglai Dam is marked by a rattan and bamboo bridge across the river; our stunning riverside camp for the night is just below the bridge. The canyon has deep pools of turquoise water and some premium swimming holes. Arrive in the afternoon where we stay overnight and enjoy a hearty meal next to a campfire in the comfortable surrounds of our private camp.

Day 5 - 10mile trek to Upper Sangaung - Putao. Trek 10 miles to Upper Sangaung with the last part is a flat road leading towards civilisation. Transfer to Putao by car, drive through main Putao Valley to Malikha Lodge where a warm bath and a cool glass of champagne are waiting for you. Dinner at the main lodge.

Day 6-7 - Malikha Lodge. Discovering Putao valley with guided activities: mountain biking, boat trip on the Malikha river, a trip on the back of an elephant (included picnic lunch or dine at the Lodge depends on your chosen schedule), relaxation at the lodge enjoying its spectacular views & special ambience, or ease aching muscles & soothe your soul with a complimentary massage. Evening dinner in the main lodge near the open fireplaces.

Day 8 - Depart Putao. Breakfast. Transfer to Putao Airport for flight to your onward journey.

The price is based on a twin share and group bookings of 7 - 10 pax. Supplementary charges may apply for smaller group of less than 7 per booking. The prices include full board accommodation at the camps and at the Malikha Lodge pre and post expedition.

Day 1 - Arrive to Putao. Lunch. Briefing. Car journey to Hpangkhing Village. Overnight stay at a local house.

Day 2 - Trek from Hpangkhing to Longpongdam Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 3 - Trek from Longpongdam to Namshe Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 4 - Trek from Namshe to Putao City. Stay overnight at Khakabo Razi Guesthouse.

Day 5 - Depart Putao for your next destination. End of our services.

Day 1 - Arrive to Putao. Lunch. Briefing. Car journey to Hpangkhing Village. Overnight stay at a local house.

Day 2 - Trek from Hpangkhing to Longpongdam Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 3 - Trek from Longpongdam to Namshe Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 4 - Trek from Namshe to Putao City. Stay overnight at Khakabo Razi Guesthouse.

Day 5 - Depart Putao for your next destination. End of our services.

Phon Gan Razi is one of the lower range of Myanmar Himalaya mountain situated at the North Western part border to Arunachal Pradesh of Indian Himalayas and it is one of the easiest Myanmar Himalaya mountains to get to. It is blessed with heavy snow fall usually between November and April/ May of the year.

Day 01 - Arrive to Putao. Lunch. Briefing. Car journey to Upper Sangaung Village. Overnight stay at a local house. Travel beyond this point is by trekking only.

Day 02 - Upper Sangaung to Wasamdam Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 03 - Wasamdam to Awadam and Ziyadam Village (the last human settlement before proceeding towards higher altitude). Overnight at a local house.

Day 04 - Ziyadam to Thitpingyi camp. Overnight outdoor camping from today until returned to Ziaydam on Day 9.

Day 05 - Thitpingyi camp to Khan Tauk Myit camp and Snowline Camp.

Day 06 - Snowline camp to Upper snowline camp.

Day 07 - Trek from upper snowline camp to the Phongan Razi summit, from which the border of Myanmar and Arunachel Predesh of India can be seen in clear weather. (*Optional trip to Nam Lant Mountains, the border mountain between Myanmar and India Himalayas.). Back to Upper Snowline Camp.

Day 08 - Trek from Upper Snowline Camp all the way to Thitpingyi Camp.

Day 09 - Trek from Thitpingyi Camp to Ziyadam Village. Overnight at a local house.

Day 10 - Trek from Ziyadam to Warsamdam Village, overnight at a local house.

Day 11 - Trek from Warsam Dam to Upper Sangaung village, car transfer to Putao, overnight stay at Khakabo Razi Guest House.

Day 12 - Depart Putao for your next destination. End of our services.

Optional tour extension to NamhLant Mountain on day-7
For Namh Lant mountain optional tour, leave the mountain bank (Upper Snowline Camp to get to Phon Gan Summit, trek down to the other side of Phon Gan, cross the valley towards NamhLant Mountain. Lunch at the foot of Namh Lant mountain. Continue to the summit of Namh Lant mountain that took about 3 hours in deep snow, but much shorter when there is no snow. You could view the absolute breath taking views of Myanmar and India Himalaya mountains which you cannot see from Phon Gan Summit. Back to Phon Gan mountain bank (Upper Snowline Camp). Dinner and overnight camping.

MaDoi is one of our newly found routes, with no human habitation beyond Sandam Village. You will camp in the mountains most of your trips. The mountains have a much wide terrains and less trees but have many beautiful and exotic shrubs and flowers. It has a very much different scene from other Myanmar Himalaya mountains.

Day 01 - Arrive to Putao. Lunch. Briefing. Car journey to Sandam Village. Overnight stay at a local house. Travel beyond this point is by trekking only.

Day 02 - Sandam to Maliring Village. Overnight outdoor camping from today until returned to Sandam Village on Day 16.

Day 03 - Maliring Village to Mali Camp (1).

Day 04 - Mali Camp (1) to Mali Camp (2). Overnight camping.

Day 05 - Mali Camp (2) to Madoi Camp. Overnight camping.

Day 06 - Madoi Camp to Hpahtu camp. Overnight camping.

Day 07 - Hpahtu Camp to Taungkapang (1). Overnight camping.

Day 08 - Taungkapang (1) to Taungkapang (2). Overnight camping.

Day 09 - Taungkapang (2) to Taungkapang (3). Overnight camping.

Day 10 - Taungkapang (3) to Point (125). Overnight Camping.

Day 11 - Point (125) to Point (128).

Day 12 - Point (128) to Summit Camp.

Day 13 - Summit Camp to Taungkapang (2)

Day 14 - Taungkapang (2) to Madoi Camp

Day 15 - Madoi Camp to Namrinhtu.

Day 16 - Namrinhtu to Sandam Village Overnight at a local house.

Day 17 - Car transfer from Sandam Village to Putao Town for morning flight.

Dahondam is the last human habited village from Putao until the base camp of Hkakabo Razi Mountain, the highest peak in South East Asia on the other side of the mountain lies the Tibetan Highland of China. The local tribe lives there are Ra Wang and a few other Tibetan origins. From this last village, you could extend your trip to climb Mount Hkakabo Razi. Cars and motor vehicle could reach only as far as Ratbaw. Beyond Ratbaw, trekking is the only transport and 18days out of entire 24day trip is trekking from village to village.

Day 01 - Arrive to Putao. Transfer to Khakabo Razi Guest House. Lunch. Briefing. Free time to explore Putao.

Day 02 - Car Journey from Putao to Htangga Village. Overnight at a local house

Day 03 - Car Journey from Htangga to Ratbaw Village. Overnight at a local house. Travelling beyond this point is by trekking only and local village houses will be used throughout the trip (except on the 5 day extension where tents are used).

Day 04 - Ratbaw to Langsahtu Village.

Day 05 - Langsahtu to Gawle Village.

Day 06 - Gawle to Shingsanku Village.

Day 07 - Shingsanku to Pangnamdim Village.

Day 08 - Pangnamdim to Ngawa Village.

Day 09 - Ngawa to Gawai Village.

Day 10 - Gawai to Dazongdam Village.

Day 11 - Dazongdam to Dashutu Village.

Day 12 - Dashutu to Krong Village (where the last 5 Myanmar Pygmies live).

Day 13 - Krong to DaHonDam Village (the last village before proceeding towards Khakabo Razi mountains, if taking 5 day add on tour to Mount Khakabo Razi)

Day 14 - One day break at Dahondam Village (or 5 days add on tour that required advanced hiking skills.

Day 15 - DaHonDam to Htalahtu Village.

Day 16 - Htalahtu to Dazongdam Village.

Day 17 - Dazongdam to Gawai Village.

Day 18 - Gawai to Ngawa Village.

Day 19 - Ngawa to Pangnamdim Village.

Day 20 - Pangnamdim to Gawle Village.

Day 21 - Gawle to Ratbaw Village.

Day 22 - Car journey from Ratbaw to Htangga Village.

Day 23 - Car journey from Htangga to Putao. Overnight at Khakabo Razi Guest House.

Day 24 - Depart Putao for your next destination. End of our services.

Ext. Day 1 - Trekking to and overnight at Nayangdong Camp.

Ext. Day 2 - Trekking to Rasanshan (approximate altitude: 9600 ft), the alpine part. Overnight at a camping cave.

Ext. Day 3 - Trekking to Rasandam, Ahtan Bum River (approximate altitude: 10000ft), arrive at the base camp.

Ext. Day 3 - One day rest at the Base camp, taking pictures.

Ext. Day 3 - Trekking to Resandam until Htalihtu.

Important Notice:
Base camp area is usually covered with superb avalanches tumbling down from Mount Khakabo Razi. Advanced hiking skills, tolerant to low pressure at high altitude and more energy and stamina are essential, especially for the 5 day extension trip to the base camp of Mount Kakapo Razi.

Booking:
Minimum 6 weeks advanced booking required. Booking in a group of 4 or more is recommended for a big saving. A good fitness level is required especially for mountain trekking trips. Please consult with your doctor for any medical condition that may affect your walking and climbing abilities (such as operations in hips or knees). For those travellers, village trekking with minimal climbing will be more suitable. We could pair up the solo travellers who have flexible travel schedule. Travellers also need to provide passport details at least a month prior to their departure date in order to apply for the additional travel permit to Putao, Myanmar Himalaya region.

Price includes:
Local guides and English speaking guide throughout the tours (a small extra charge applies if you request other language speaking guides; Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, and French). Travel permit for Putao region (please note that, you need an a travel permit to travel to Myanmar Himalaya region in addition to your Myanmar Visa)Myanmar Himalaya through your travel agent one month in advance. All transports during the tour period. Full board meal and accommodation (Khakabo Razi Guest House, local village houses and camping tents). The crew: cook(s) and porters for the trekking tours.

Price excludes:
Personal expenses. Tipping to the guides and the trekking crew (cooks and porters) to say thank you for a job well done. Tipping and porter charges at the hotels. Beverages. Airfares and all transports before and after the tour. Pre and post tour accommodations outside the trip period, early check in and late check outs. Travel insurance (travellers are responsible to arrange a suitable travel insurance prior to these trekking trips)