Myanmar Mountaineering Tours @Puta-O by Ayuda Myanmar Co.

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Detailed Itinerary 

Yangon – Putao – Shangaung – Warsandan village – Ziyar village – Chaungzone camp – Thitpingyi-Khan Thauk Myint camp – Snowline camp – Summit – Snowline Camp – Khanthaukmyint camp – Thitpingyi camp – Ziyar village – Kharlan – Wasundum – Shangaung – Putao – Yangon

Day 1: Yangon Arrival Day and Yangon Site-seeing

Upon arrival at airport, after luggage collection, you will be welcome by local tour guide. In the afternoon, visit Kandawgyi Park to relax, Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha image which is the biggest one in Yangon, and evening visit to the most significant pagoda, Shwedagon, which the global scholars describe as One of Wonders In The World. Shwedagon plays very important role in the Old Burmese History not only standing as the holiest structure for the Buddhist all over the world. Enjoy the sunset from nearly 26-century years old Most Glorious Buddhist Shrine.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Putao Arrival (B,L,D)

Upon arrival at Putao airport, transfer to your hotel. Putao, lies in a flat valley, jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains etc. After a brief fresh up we have light lunch and take a walk in and around Putao for the orientation.

Dinner and accommodation at Putao

Day 3: Putao ~Shangaung ~ Warsandan village (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we visit attractive Putao market often fills with colorful ethnic minorities. Later we depart by jeep or truck depending on the group size to upper Shangaung with the distance 17 km which takes us about one hour on a rugged road. Our adventure starts as we get off the jeep and start trek to Wasandum with the distance 20 km which takes us about 6 hours trek through Mt. Shangaung at 4468 ft, 1362 meters. First 10 km will be straight up along the trail winding up to the top of Mt. Shangaung from then trail goes all the way down to Wasandum. This will be the testing journey for us as we have to ascend from 1060 meters up to 1362 meters and then descend back to 860 meters. Wasandum is a small Rawan tribe village situates by Namro creek.

Dinner and spend the night at Wasandum guest house in dormitory style

Day 4: Wasandan village ~ Ziyar village (B,L,D)

Enjoy Breakfast and we leave the village for our today destination at Ziyadum, through relatively flat land with just few of ups and downs. At first we cross Namro creek to Awadum with the distance 7.4 km which takes us about 3 hours. Awadum is mainly inhabited by Lisu and separate in to two by a large paddy field. We continue trek to Ziyadum with the distance 6.4 km which takes us about 2 hours through deep evergreen forests. Ziyadum, situate ataltitude of 3440 ft, 1048 meters is the most northwestern and last frontier village in Putao region, mainly resident are Rawan tribes. After a brief fresh up we visit Ziya creek for a fantastic sunset view with a blazing snow Mountains in the west which spark in to steady flowing Ziya creek.

Dinner and overnight at Ziyadum guest house in dormitory style.

Day 5:  Ziyar ~ Chaungzone camp ~ Thitpingyi (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we continue trek to Chaungzone with the distance 9.6 km which should take us about 3 hours leaving human inhabitant behind. At first we cross Phangran creek by a suspension bridge and trek through evergreen forests with slightly ups and downs. We cross another suspension bridge spans over Namya creek and continue steep and uphill trek on mule track until we reach to lower Thitpingyi camp, situate at 4800 ft, 1460 meters above sea level with the distance at 3.2 km which should takes us about 2 hours. This will be of our first night of wildness camping.

Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 6: Thitpingyi camp ~ Khan Thauk Myint camp (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we continue trek up hill to upper Thitpingyi camp with the distance 2.5 km which should takes us about one hour along the mule trek. From here we continue trek to Khantautmyit camp, situate 8500 ft, 2575 meters above sea with the distance 4.8 km which should take us about 6 hours. After a few km we trek up on mule trek we get our selves in to the jungle trek goes through deep ups and down with narrow shoulder of a smaller cliff. Nevertheless the trekking route will be the best experience passing through variety of forest type and bird life as we passing through evergreen forest in to hill pine and now into moist upper deciduous forest. We will notice Rhododendron flowers in their blossom and trees having thick moss on them. Khantautmyit is one of the most beautiful spots having large tree with colorful Rhododendron bushes around.

Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 7: Khan Thauk Myint camp ~ Snowline camp (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we continue trek to snow line, elevation approximately 10000 ft, 3050 meters with the distance 6.4 km, which takes us about 3 – 4 hours trek depends on camp site location. Trek route will be a challenging one with narrow line however beautiful pine elevation with moist upper deciduous forest yet fill with Rhododendron make the scenery impressive. There are three different camp sites on snow line and we will find right spot for camping according to the snowfall. Dinner and overnight in tents. Tonight we will have to prepare for cold weather as temperature could be freezing during the night.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

Day 8: Snowline ~ Summit ~ Snowline- Khanthaukmyint camp (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we trek to the summit of Mt. Phongun at 11920 ft, 3635 meters. The distance is just little over 3 km, but depending on snow conditions, it could take us anything between 3 to 7 hours to get to the summit. The time we spend on the summit will also depend on weather conditions. If the weather is clear, it is possible to experience spectacular views all round and see as far as the lands of India’s Assam to the west. We return to our camp and continue journey back to Khantautmyit camp.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 9: Khanthaukmyint camp ~ Thitpingyi camp (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we relax through the morning admiring the fantastic surrounding. After early lunch we trek back to Thitpingyi camp through the trek winding ups and downs with constantly changing topography, flora and fauna. The trek is relatively easy as we will be mostly on mule trek.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 10: Thitpyingyi camp ~ Ziyar village (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we shall be heading for Ziyadum passing Chaungzone camp through nice and easy down hill on mule trek. Once we cross Namya creek by suspension bridge we get in to dense evergreen forest and route goes through winding along Phangran creek with ups and downs. Hot bath and a warm bed by all mean will be of a greatest enjoyment and comfort after several rugged camping nights in the jungle crawling in a tent.

Celebrating dinner over bonfire and enjoy comfortable night.

Day 11: Ziyadum – Kharlan – Wasundum (B,L,D)

We have an easy morning as the return journey today is easy and relatively short. After an early lunch we bid farewell to the locals and head back to our today destination Wasandum crossing Awadum and Kalang crossing suspension bridges and through beautiful evergreen forests.

Dinner and overnight at Wasandum guest house.

Day 12: Wasundum – Shangaung – Putao (B,L,D)

Having left the wilderness behind and returning to the clutches of human civilization. As soon as we start the trek goes challenging trek uphill to the plateau of Mt. Shangaung, before rapidly downhill to Shangaung where our jeep would meets us and takes us back to Putao. A farewell dinner with our fellow group members, including leaders and porters to commemorate the experience that we’ve shared for the past 10 days in this unique part of the world.

Dinner and overnight at Putao Khakaborazi Guest House.

Day 13: Putao- Yangon (B)

After breakfast, drive to Putao Airport for the flight back to Yangon. Depending on the arrival time in Yangon, the visits to Sule Pagoda and the downtown area of Old Rangoon with many colonial buildings along with modern skyscrapers, take a walk along the Pansodan Road where you can see many more well-preserved Colonial Buildings including Port Authority and proceed up to Strand Hotel built in 1901. Then drive to Mawtin jetty to see the river-side activities.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 14: Yangon Departure (B)

After breakfast, depending on the departure flight time, visits in Yangon can be included; Scott Market which sells many Myanmar Traditional Handicrafts, namely, Pan Sai Myo, 10 kinds of flowers; Blacksmith, Goldsmith, Coppersmith, Stone Carvings, Wood Carvings, Lacquer Wares, and so on (Scott Market is off every Monday!). Visit the Colonial British Built Train Station and can enjoy the train ride on one of City Circling train(one-hour clockwise ride from the station to Insein Station is recommendable!)

Then transfer by car to Yangon International Airport for the flight back.

End of Program 

Package price nett per person in US $ in Twin/Double sharing rooms

... USD per person based on 2 persons in Twin/Double Rooms Based on 2 persons 

(for high season valid from 1st November till 31st May)

This is a Private Tour

Services Included:

• Bed and Breakfast in twin or double sharing room
• Basic Accommodation during the Trekking period
• Air-con cars for site visits and transfers in Yangon, Jeep transfers for trekking without aircon
• Domestic flights for all sectors mentioned in the program
• Entrance fees for the places mentioned in the program
• Porter fees
• Meals as mentioned in the program as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner 
• English Speaking Trekking Tour Guide
• Daily Water & Towels

Services not Included:  

• Myanmar Visa
• Travel Insurance
• trekking equipments
• Early check-in and late check-out fees at the hotel
• Tips for the guides, drivers, bell-boys, etc.
• Other meals not mentioned and Beverages!
• International flight ticket to and from Yangon
• International airport tax if any! 
• Entrance fees for extra site visit not mentioned above
• other personal expenses

Detailed Itinerary 

Day 1: Yangon Arrival Day and Yangon Site-seeing

Upon arrival at airport, after luggage collection, you will be welcome by local tour guide. In the afternoon, visit Kandawgyi Park torelax, Chaukhtetgyi Reclining Buddha image which is the biggest one in Yangon, and evening visit to the most significant pagoda, Shwedagon, which the global scholars describe as One of Wonders In The World. Shwedagon plays very important role in the Old Burmese History not only standing as the holiest structure for the Buddhist all over the world. Enjoy the sunset from nearly 26-century years old Most Glorious Buddhist Shrine.

Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2: Yangon – Putao (B,L,D)

After breakfast, transfer to Yangon Airport for the flight to Putao. Upon arrival at Putao airport,  transfer to your guest house and check-in. Putao, lies in a flat valley, jumping-off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains etc. After a brief fresh up and a light lunch we take a walk in and around Putao for the orientation.

Dinner and overnight at Putao Khakaborazi Guest House.

Day 3: Putao-Shangaung-Wasandum (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we depart by jeep or truck depending on the group size to upper Shangaung with the distance 17 km which takes us about one hour on a rugged road. Our adventure starts as we get off the jeep and start trek to Wasandum with the distance 20 km which takes us about 6 hours trek through Mt. Shangaung at 4468 ft, 1362 meters. First 10 km will be straight up along the trail winding up to the top of Mt. Shangaung from then trail goes all the way down to Wasandum. This will be the testing journey for us as we have to ascend from 1060 meters up to 1362 meters and then descend back to 860 meters. Wasandum is a small Rawan tribe village situates by Namro creek.

Dinner and spend the night at Wasandum guest house in dormitory style.

Day 4: Wasandum-Awadum-Ziyadum (B,L,D)

Breakfast and we leave the village for our today destination at Ziyadum, through relatively flat land with just few of ups and downs. At first we cross Namro creek to Awadum with the distance 7.4 km which takes us about 3 hours. Awadum is mainly inhabited by Lisu and separate in to two by a large paddy field. We continue trek to Ziyadum with the distance 6.4 km which takes us about 2 hours through deep evergreen forests. Ziyadum, situate at altitude of 3440 ft, 1048 meters is the most northwestern and last frontier village in Putao region, mainly resident are Rawan tribes. After a brief fresh up we visit Ziya creek for a fantastic sunset view with a blazing snow Mountains in the west which spark in to steady flowing Ziya creek.

Dinner and overnight at Ziyadum guest house in dormitory style.

Day 5: Ziyadum – Camp I (B,L,D)

Breakfast and set off for camp I, located at 4140 ft, 1260 meters above sea by the side of Phangran creek. We first pass through farmland later in to deep evergreen forest. After a good two hour walking we reach to confluence of Phonyin and Phangran creeks. We then cross Phonyin creek by bridge and keep trekking up and down along Phangran creek until we reached to our today destination camp I, which should take us another two and a half hours.

Dinner and overnight at forest camp.

Day 6: Camp I – Camp II (B.L,D)

Enjoy morning beauty of the nature surrounding while our cook prepare breakfast for us. We set off for today destination camp II, situate at approx 4480 ft, 1366 meters. After some 6 hour trekking through the creek, ups and downs, hiking from the side of the river bank we finally arrive at camp II. As usual quick dry up and relax at camp fire while our team pitches the tents and cook prepare for the night meal.

Dinner and overnight in tents

Day 7: Camp II – Camp III – Stone Cave Camp (B,L,D)

Enjoy another beautiful morning with deep lush evergreen forest with a backdrop of high mountains in the far below the mist. Later we have breakfast and set off for camp III, locate at 5330 ft, 1624 meters. We trek mostly up through the water, side to the valley, back down to the creek etc. We continue our today destination at Stone cave camp locates at 7400 ft, 2255 meters. As we move on the trek become more and more difficult. After a 7 hours challenging trek we finally reach the camp.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 8: Stone Cave Camp – Camp IV or Chaung Sone Camp (B,L,D)

If you wake up early to witness the sun rising up from the horizon to make a beautiful painting having thick, dark jungle one side and blazing Snow Mountains on the other. Breakfast and we set off for our today destination camp IV, locate at 9570 ft, 2917 meters. To day journey will be the most challenging one as the route going up steady and the water filled creek now become much smaller, some time disappear in to large boulders and occasional waterfalls. As we go higher the climb becomes deeper and strenuous. After a hard and long day on the rough terrain we finally reach camp IV (locate right bottom of the snow capped mountains).

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 9: Camp IV – Base camp (B,L,D)

At this point we have to prepare for the challenging trek as from now on we will be on the snow for next a couple of days. We will also have to carry most of our supply especially canned food and warm clothes. Having about two hours trek we reach on the top of a small plateau at elevation 12000 ft, 3650 meters, from where the view is gorgeous with many glaciers around. At this point we will see the peak of Mt. Phangran Razi right ahead of us towering high in the horizon. We continue trek through the slopping down hill and then to steady up. After a steady trek of 3 to 4 hours we will reach at base camp located at 12200 ft, 3720 meters. The so-called base camp has no facility for overnight or making fire but just a small stone cave with space large enough to pitch a couple of tents.

Tonight we have to get by with packed dinner as there is no facility to prepare a warm meal. Overnight in tents.

Day 10: Base Camp – Mt. Phan Gram Summit – Camp IV (B,L,D)

We will try to make the summit at 14200 ft, 4328 meters at first day light to beat the weather change. The route will be steady up on a narrow shoulder of stone based peak. The gusty wind may make this short trek challenging as we will have to stay on relatively narrow cliff. With a bit of luck we could reach to the summit by still early hour in the morning. We try to stay some time on the top, make record of the success ascend as not many others has ever scale this mountain. Later we start descend steady to the base camp and continue back to camp IV. Once we pass thought the small plateau the down trek become easier as we may slide down through the slope. Warm coffee and refreshment should await us as we reach the camp. A sumptuous dinner should plan along with celebrating bonfire.

Overnight in tents.

Day 11: Camp IV – Camp II (B,L,D)

We bit our farewell to mighty one and set off for camp II, passing by camp III. Return journey will be faster although by no mean easier having descended from 2900 to 1400 meters. With much of ups and down and un-countable water cross we finally reach to our today destination at camp II.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 12: Camp II – Ziyadum (B,L,D)

Have a relaxing morning, early lunch and we set off for Ziyadum as usual crossing cold water creek, hiking ups and down the valley etc. Once we leave the creek and in to the jungle and after a couple of walk we finally reach Ziya plateau with a smoke from the farm which will be the first message of civilization. Hot bath and a warm bed by all mean will be of a greatest reward. We enjoy comfortable night after spend several nights in harsh condition and crawling in a tent.

Overnight at Ziyadum guest house.

Day 13: Ziyadum – Wasundum (B,L,D)

We have an easy morning as the return journey today is easy and relatively short. After an early lunch we bid farewell to the locals and head back to our today destination Wasandum crossing Awadum and Kalang crossing suspension bridges and through beautiful evergreen forests.

Dinner and overnight at Wasandum guest house.

Day 14: Wasundum  – Shangaung – Putao (B,L,D)

Having left the wilderness behind and returning to the clutches of human civilization. As soon as we start the trek goes challenging uphill to the plateau of Mt. Shangaung, before rapidly downhill to Shangaung where our jeep would meets us and takes us back to Putao. This evening we shall celebrate a farewell dinner with our fellow group members, including leaders, porters to commemorate the experience that we’ve shared for the past 10 days in this unique part of the world.

Overnight at Putao Khakaborazi Guest House.

Day 15: Putao – Machanbaw – Mulashidi – Putao (B,L,D)
Breakfast and we visit attractive Putao market often busy with local ethnic tribes. Later we leave by jeep to Naungkhine with the distance 22.4 km which should take us about one hour. Here we cross 211 meters long Malikha suspension bridge on foot to Machanbaw, a small administrative town beautifully set up with colonial style. We shall visit this charming town following a visit to so-called “stone dragon” park which should take approx 20 minute walk. We return back to Naungkhine where our jeep awaits us and takes us to Mulashidi Lisu village with the distance 35 km which should take about one hour. Here we visit the attractive Lisu settlement and another suspension bridge across Mula river. We enjoy beautiful surrounding often back-drop with snow-capped mountains in distance. Later we return back to Putao and check in at hotel.

Dinner and overnight at Putao Khakaborazi Guest House.

Day 16: Putao – Yangon(B)

Enjoy the colorful market visit in the rising sun with the dense mist. Take a good chance of having local traditional breakfast at the market, such as snacks and noodles, at a small restaurant before your flight back to Yangon. Then, transfer to Putao airport for the flight back to Yangon.

Overnight in Yangon

Day 17: Yangon Departure(B)

After breakfast, depending on the departure flight time, visits in Yangon can be included; Scott Market which sells many Myanmar  Traditional Handicrafts, namely, Pan Sai Myo, 10 kinds of flowers; Blacksmith, Goldsmith, Coppersmith, Stone Carvings, Wood Carvings, Lacquer Wares, and so on (Scott Market is off every Monday!). Visit the Colonial British Built Train Station and can enjoy the train ride on one of City Circling train(one-hour clockwise ride from the station to Insein Station is recommendable!)

Then transfer by car to Yangon International Airport for the flight back.

End of Program 

Package price nett per person in US $ in Twin/Double sharing rooms

... USD per person based on 2 persons in Twin/Double Rooms Based on 2 persons 

(for high season valid from 1st October till 31st May)

This is a Private Tour

Services Included:

• Bed and Breakfast in twin or double sharing room
• Basic Accommodation during the Trekking period
• Air-con cars for site visits and transfers in Yangon, Jeep transfers for trekking without aircon
• Domestic flights for all sectors mentioned in the program
• Entrance fees for the places mentioned in the program
• Porter fees
• Meals as mentioned in the program as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner 
• English Speaking Trekking Tour Guide
• Daily Water & Towels

Services not Included:  

• Myanmar Visa
• Travel Insurance
• trekking equipments
• Early check-in and late check-out fees at the hotel
• Tips for the guides, drivers, bell-boys, etc.
• Other meals not mentioned and Beverages!
• International flight ticket to and from Yangon
• International airport tax if any! 
• Entrance fees for extra site visit not mentioned above
• other personal expenses