Culture Tour

Day 1: Arrival – Kalaw – Sintaung (-/L/D)

Meet and greet at Myanmar Hill Lodges downtown office. We explore the historic Kalaw train station and hop on the train bound for Thazi. Once train role slowly towards Sin Taung located at 4465 feet above the sea. The exciting journey goes through tunnels, narrow valleys and high reef passing 4608 feet so-called summit (approx. one hour). We get down at Sintaung (elephant-shaped mountain), name after a mountain similar to Elephant. Sintaung located at 4425 feet above the sea, inhabited by Danu, Taung Yoe, and Nepalese community. Here we visit the old railway station and check-in at our community lodge. After a brief fresh up, we explore the village lead by our local guide. We stop at some of the designated local homes for various activities and later walk up the hilltop Pagoda for the stunning view of the valley below. In the evening we enjoy a sumptuous local meals over a cultural show performed by the community. Dinner and overnight at Community House.

Note: Lunch on the way, Dinner at Sintaung Community Home

Overnight in Sin Taung Community House

Day 2: Sintaung – Hinkha Gone – View Point – Kalaw (B/L/-)

Breakfast and we trek to Hinkha Gone, located at 4767 feet above the sea, (2.5 miles, and approx. 1½ hour). The trail goes immediate uphill all the way stays pretty much on the ridge till we get to the village. From here we head towards north and keep our trail on the ridge having right side is protected forests and left side opens the view to the valley from the viewpoint, parched at 4715 feet above the sea level, (2 miles, approx. one hour). We have lunch stop here and take some time to enjoy the view from the ridge. From here we trek along the dirty road but beautiful surroundings to Pinmagon where we visit the Pinmagon monastery housing famous Nee Paya (Bamboo Buddha Image) which was estimated to be built during Ava Period over 500 years ago. The Image is eight feet four inches high and noted for its longevity, its prevention of fire, and wish-granting powers. From here we walk back to Kalaw downtown to complete this unique experience. Total walking hour
(5 - 6)

Note: Lunch at View Point

Package Rate: (01stOct’18 to 30thApr’19) (Based on Twin/Double share accommodation)

 
Service Include

• Accommodation at Sing Taung Community Home (one night)
• Train ticket
• Escorted English language guide
• Porter & local guide
• Contribution to community
• Meal as mentioned in the program
• Tea/coffee, soft drink & drinking water
• Sing Taung community-based activities (tribal cultural show)

Service Exclude

• Travel, health insurance
• Any extra use of a vehicle (except for the one mentioned in the program)
• Personal nature such as laundry, beverages, personal porter, gratitude to guide & porters, etc