Putao Valley and Shangaung Tour – 5 Days

Meet and greet by Putao Trekking House’s representative upon arrival at Putao airport and transferred to lodge, which lies under a shady park. 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. Putao town and fort was built during 1914-15 by Commissioner Mr. Hertz along with Fort which later known as Fort Hertz. Later a Missionary basing the Rawan and Lisu tribe as initial and introduce Grapefruit, Washington Naval, Vlincha Orange, Ruby – King Orange and King Mandarin plus America Lime were-e introduced. After a brief fresh up take a walk around Putao for the orientation. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Putao.

 
Meals included: —
Overnight stay: In Hotel Putao

Travel 10 1/2 miles by car today to a small village located at the foothill of a Mountain called Shangaung. The locals here are extremely welcoming, especially the little ones. Spend some time in the village observing the daily lives of these northerners. There are a few walking trails that you can chose from here. For those strong willed adventurers we recommend attempting Mt. Shangaung which sits at 4606ft above sea level. Return to Hotel Putao in the late afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight stay: In Hotel Putao

Early in the morning walk to Putao market, later depart by jeep/coach through the vast Putao plain to Htawadum (14 km,approx.. one hour) . Here we visit famous Kanugmulon Pagoda, said to be one of the 84000 pagodas built by Thiri Dhamma Thawka, the great king. From here we board on local fishermen boats and sail downstream along famous Malikha river to Machanbaw (approx. one hour). Machanbaw, a charming administrative town with beautifully set up in colonial style. We visit in and around town and later walk across suspension bridge and hop on waiting coach which takes us to Mulashidi, (20 mile, approx. one hour). Mulashidi, meaning in Lisu “the village stands in the thatch field along Mula River”. Here we visit another suspension bridge across Mula River and enjoy beautiful surrounding often back drop with snow-capped mountains in distance. Later we return back to Putao and check in at our hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight stay: In Hotel Putao

Breakfast and we walk to Lonsut village, through vast paddy fields, cross over Namhtun creek and walk up to small plateau for a nice over view of Putao valley. Continue walk through beautiful bamboo grove to Hopaing Shan village. Here we visit Buddhist Monastery ‘ where we have the opportunity of meeting friendly -Hkarnti Shan people. Our return walk would be along hamhtun creek with optional visit to some of the Lisu villages on the way. Afternoon we visit Putaung village through paddy field and gardens having small Buddhist Shrine with a back drop of snowcapped Mountains far in the horizon. Return to Putao and check in at hotel.

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Breakfast and perhaps a last-minute shopping at Putao market and further visit in and around Putao with suggestion by our guide. After an early lunch, we transfer to airport for our onward departure flight to conclude this unique experience.