Myanmar Tour Program Name >> Desirable Extension Tours : Mandalay - Putao Extension (4 nights/5 days)
Cover Area: Mandalay, Putao & its Surrounding Countryside, Myitkyina- the Confluence of Ayeyarwaddy River
Tour Code: IOTT#0208/0708

Day 1 : Mandalay - Putao (By Flight)
Fly to Putao, arrive at Putao in the afternoon and transfer to Putao Guest house. In the evening, strolling in the town and the first touch of stunning enjoyment is a scenic beauty of Kachin Mountains, which are part of Himalayan. Putao is the nearest town from the highest mountain of Myanmar and South-east Asia "Khakabo Razi " 19315 feet-high and overnight.

Day 2 : Putao & its Surrounding Countryside
This morning we will visit the enchanted market of the town. We will see several different races of the area, the largest group is Kachin and exotic hodgepodges of races are Rawam, Lisu and Khanti Shan. Next is a visit to Pan Hlaing village and it is accessible by 30 minutes hiking from town. See and believe what is the way of life in that area and overnight at Putao.

Day 3 : Putao & near by Towns - Myitkyina
Explore two small towns surrounding Putao, Machanbaw and Mularshide. First an hour drive to Machanbaw, on the way crossing the beautiful cable bridge on Malikha River, visiting morning market then proceed to Mularshide which is about 30 minutes drive from Putao. This town is situated by the Mularshide River and named after the River. The town is a pleasant place to wonder and explore with its activities. In the afternoon, we will fly to Myitkyina and overnight.
 

Day 4 : Myitkyina - the Confluence of Ayeyarwaddy River
A lovely drive about 2 hours to the confluence of Maykha and Malikha rivers, on the way stop at the villages of Lisu race. We will wonder around the confluence of mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. Back to Myitkyina in the afternoon and we will visit famous viewpoint by the River in Myitkyina, named Carainaw.
 

Day 5 : Myitkyina - Mandalay
After breakfast visit to the colorful Myitkyina market and fly back to Mandalay in the afternoon.