Kalaw Trekking

          Kalaw is one of the famous hill town of Shan state and is inhabited by only a few thousand people, originating from the various ethnic groups of Myanmar. Native belles wear colorful, locally woven by national costume.
          The British government, during the colonial period, created Kalaw as a summer resort hill station. By visiting Kalaw you can feel the atmosphere of past colonial times.
          Trekking around Kalaw can vary from a one-day hike to five-day treks into the surrounding hills. The plateau near Kalaw inhabit by Palaung and Pa-O (or Black Karen) tribes. Intha, Shan, Taungthu, Taung-yo, Danu and Bamar people occupy the mountains to the north and east. Minorities come into town on Kalaw’s market day, which comes around every five days. On the way home, their woven backpack baskets may be filled with cheroots (Burmese cigars), candles and treats for the children. Several nearby villages can be visited in half-day or whole-day hikes. One advantage of overnight treks is that by evening time people are back home in the village after spending a day tending to the fields. Lodging is usually in long houses, occasionally in monasteries.
 

Weather
Annual rain fall is always under 45 inches. Fresh and Pleasantly cool environment.

Scenery
Situated (1440)m above sea level. Located on the hilly region in the eastern site of Myanmar, and Semi Evergreen Forest, Mixed Deciduous Forest and in some places by Pine Forest. Famous town of Myanmar as well as foreigner, the main attraction is the town itself.

Main Attraction
Observation to many species of Birds. Can study about 300 species of birds and 10 of birds are rare birds, orchids, butterflies, birds, insects, monkeys, squirrels and the rare listed plants are found. 200 rare species of butterflies, 370 rare species of birds and 500 rare species of insects and a really rare species of frog are recorded.

Self Equipment

• Mosquito Net
• Sleeping Bag
• Boots
• Rain Coat
• Warm Clothes
• Medicines
• Camera
• Torch

Sightseeing to Culture zone in Kalaw
There are three rather interesting Religious monuments to see in town. Thein Taung Pagoda, Aung Chan Tha stupa (Buddhist religious monument) which is situated in the center of the town. Just across the street is the dilapidated Dhama Yone,a two story temple it is not particularly interesting in itself. But from up stair you can get fair view of the town. Just west of town Hnee Phaya by the name of MAHA MUNI (a sitting Buddha image which was woven and curve by slices of bamboo, and coated with lacquer and finally gilded with gold. Actually means of Hnee Phaya is features a gold lacquer bamboo Buddha.

Other attraction
Near the Kalaw hotel is the CHRIST THE KING CHURCH a brick Catholic Church. It was built under the super vision of the Burmese Father Paul, and the Italian Father Angelo Di Meo who has been in Myanmar since 1931.The holy figure of Lord Jesus Christ over the alter came from Italy and Father Angelo painted the mural background. A stone grotto built behind the church is reputed to have curative powers.

Cool Water Lake
One of the most interesting places in Kalaw is ''Cool Water Lake". The water of this lake has been tested scientifically in England and the results have shown that it is very rare natural spring water that could be vigorously helpful to human health and longevity. The entire water supply system is based upon this ''Cool Water Lake".
Reservoir is surrounded by Semi Evergreen Forest, Mixed Deciduous Forest and in some places by Pine Forest.
Being different forest in that region, its inhabitants are differ too. Orchids, butterflies, birds, insects, monkeys, squirrels and the rare listed plants are found. 200 rare species of butterflies, 370 rare species of birds and 500 rare species of insects and a really rare species of frog are recorded.

5 day market
This is a must for tourists. Every 5 days all the hill tribes people come down from the mountains to buy and sell their goods, such as many different hand-made items. The market place is alive with activity and the hill tribe people wear their colorful, uniquely woven national costumes decorated with artistically designed jewelry. Visitor can enjoy in warm and fantastic activities of tribes culture in (5 day market) if coincidence.

Choose Your Tour Itinerary

Tour Code : FTKL 01                                         More Detail Itinerary.... Duration    : 9days (Trekking & Ethnic & Culture Study)