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Hi
We are a group of four 'over 50's' travellers, in fact we are already between 55 - 65 years young. We are going to be in Burma for three weeks in February 2011, and would like include some trekking (1 day) into our itinerary. We are all reasonable fit and since we come from Australia, we are also used to the hot weather but not to the humidity.
I would like to get your opinion on a couple of things:
1. Where is the best to do 'a not so hard' hike, what we here call 'a bush walk'? We would like to see some tribal villages and of course some beautiful scenery.
2. Do we have to have proper hiking boots (heavy) or can we walk with our sneekers (light weight)?
3. How hot it is going to be in February and how humid?
4. What do you think - can we make it?
I believe we can organise the trip when we are there either through our hotel or some local travel agent.
Thanking you for your advice.
#1 Posted: 5/7/2010 - 16:42
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If you are doing the standard route of Yangon - Bagan - Mandalay - Inle - Yangon, take a side trip to Kalaw. It's a pretty area inhabited by hill tribes and there are several day hikes in the area that are not so hard to do. You could also do overnight trips here staying in local homes or monasteries - it's one of the few areas in Myanmar where that's possible.
The weather averages about 33C in the lowlands in February, but the elevation of Kalaw tempers the heat. It can sometimes get rather cold at night in winter. You can trek in trainers - the paths will be well-worn and dry. For photos to get an idea of what it's like, and more information, google Mr Myanmar Travel's website, which has a good trekking section.
#2 Posted: 7/7/2010 - 00:14
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Thanks Anotherlostsoul!
Your reply was exactly what I had hoped for! It clears my fears and I found Mr Myanmar Travel's website a really good saurce of information. In fact, it is as good as any written travel quide and I have now bookmarked it to my Favorites. Thanks for that link!
#3 Posted: 7/7/2010 - 06:47
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Day-01: After breakfast, morning (08:00) am depart from hotel to the
junction of trekking route which is located about 10 minutes drive by
car (5 km). Trek along the down hill side for about two and half hours
by passing the tea leaf and cheroot plantations to reach to Ywar Thit
(Danu Hill Tribes) Village. Then, proceed to Tar Yaw (Palaung Hill
Tribes) Village for about 15 minutes. One can also visit to the hand
weaving cottages in the Village. After that, proceed to the view point
where one can witness the panoramic and picturesque view of Heho
Valley. After lunch, take rest for a while before visiting the nearby
villages and overnight in Hingar Gone Village
This is about one day trekking from kalaw. If you need some program i will send them to you for 3 weeks in Myanmar.
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Day-01: After breakfast, morning (08:00) am depart from hotel to the
junction of trekking route which is located about 10 minutes drive by
car (5 km). Trek along the down hill side for about two and half hours
by passing the tea leaf and cheroot plantations to reach to Ywar Thit
(Danu Hill Tribes) Village. Then, proceed to Tar Yaw (Palaung Hill
Tribes) Village for about 15 minutes. One can also visit to the hand
weaving cottages in the Village. After that, proceed to the view point
where one can witness the panoramic and picturesque view of Heho
Valley. After lunch, take rest for a while before visiting the nearby
villages and overnight in Hingar Gone Village
This is about one day trekking from kalaw. If you need some program i will send them to you for 3 weeks in Myanmar.
#5 Posted: 13/7/2010 - 14:01
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hi
I would like to answer your questions:
1.It would be about 35C.But not really hot so you can carry them and can use your boots because you are only one day.So you can make your trip very easy.
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-kyaw-win-4393.aspx
In the web you can find out your program.
#6 Posted: 13/7/2010 - 14:11
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There are many nice places to make a light trekking. Hsipaw, Kentung, Namsam, Pindaya, Kalaw etc..
But if you are on a classic tour you better make around Kalaw as the trekking trip to Yatzakyi Village from Pindaya is harder.
There are 4 different type of trekking.
1. Trekking from Kalaw to Inle ( 3D2N ) a bit harder.
2. Drive a little bit up to Myinmahti Cave and start walking from there ( 2D1N ) If you want to overnight at a monastery in a village you should do that. It will get to Indein village, the west bank of Inle Lake. But the last hours is hard. I think you can still make it.
3. Day return trip around Kalaw ( Taryaw Village )
4. Day return trip around Kalaw ( Panenepin Village ) , the lightest one. Just to have an experience and fun, you should do that. Only about two hrs for one way.
#7 Posted: 13/7/2010 - 18:55