Putao

Putao (Kachin State)

PUTAO a small and beautiful northern extreme town in Myanmar is situated in in the north of Myitkyina, the capital city of Kachin state, Only accessible by flight from Yangon and Mandalay. Surrounded with snow cap mountains and the weather is cold around the year. Flora and Faun can be seen in the forest around Putao. There are also many different ethnic minority tribes in Kachin state. Rawan, Lisu, Khamti-Shan, Jingphaw and Kachin are live in this region. A rich farming area with cultivated paddies in the lower plains (via irrigation) producing orchids, grape fruits, honey and wax.

The best trekking site is Pong-Kan-ra-Ze which is 61 miles away from Putao ( 5881 meters ) above sea level ). Rafting in the Nam Lam River , Elephant trek , Hiking ,mountain biking through tribal villages visiting to the villages to know the traditional of local ethnic way of life style.

A beautiful Milikha lodge is only 8 miles a way from Putao airport situated in Northern Kachin State. Perched high above the Nam Lang River with glorious views of mountains and rice terraces.Traditional style individual Bungalow suite ,fine dining , internet ,email facilities, laundry ,mini library are consider for the guest convenience. Below are the sample program of Milikha Lodge..,

• Program for 3 Days / 2 Nights
• Program for 5 Days / 4 Nights
• Program for 6 Days / 5 Nights
• Program for 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Rawang Eplorer
• Program for 4 Days / 3 Nights

Yegyawdi village and Nam Lang River Elephant Trek – Half Day

We may offer an elephant excursion after lunch once our two elephants have returned from a night of foraging in the jungle. Setting off from the Main Lodge, the elephants take you through the fast flowing clear waters of the Nam Lang River and up through the terraced rice fields to the village of Yegyawdi opposite our lodge or downstream along the banks for the Nam Lang River, before a final river crossing brings you back to the lodge. By prior arrangement there is the opportunity to view the elephants being washed by the mahouts. Dinner and drinks at the main lodge in front of our open fireplaces and accommodation at Malikha Lodge, Putao.

• Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 : Malikha Rafting and Cruise – Full Day

Breakfast. This full day excursion combines gentle rafting from Mulashidi suspension bridge by the Lodge down the Nam Lang to join Malikha river, through its scenic river gorge to our picnic spot. A picnic lunch is prepared in a spectacular riverside beach inside the gorge. From there we venture downstream in Malikha Lodge’s own long boat on the Malikha River through forested hills and past white river beaches, where villagers may often be seen panning for gold until our arrival at the picturesque village of Manchanbaw. After a short stroll through the village return by vehicle to Malikha Lodge in time for sunset. Dinner and accommodation at Malikha Lodge, Putao.

• Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Cultural and Traditional visits

Breakfast. Guests at Malikha Lodge will have the opportunity to experience and learn about life in Mulashidi village and the Putao Valley and view some of the cottage industries. For early birds there is also the chance to visit the Putao market, to try a steaming bowl of Shan noodle soup for breakfast and to practice your haggling skills over spectacular Rawang village headman woven hats, colourful longhis and fine baskets.

• Lunch at Malikha Lodge.

4. Cultural and Traditional visits: Half Day

In the afternoon, we have many bike and trek routes to follow with our guides from the Lodge – we discuss and arrange these upon our guests’ arrival dependent on their level of fitness and special interests. Returning to the Lodge in the evening to a huge, hot bath in our fabulous teak bathtubs and/or a massage from our own spa staff in Bungalow is a very welcome treat. The last evening we invite our guests to a hosted group dinner in the Main Lodge. Accommodation at Malikha Lodge, Putao.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Depart Putao

After a final leisurely breakfast at Malikha Lodge, check out and transfer to Putao Airport to connect with your onwards flight in the direction of Mandalay and Yangon.

• Breakfast