Myanmar is the unique country of 135 national races living together. It is interesting to visit their villages and amazing to learn their unique culture of different tribe. Trekking is the only way to get to their villages in mountains and to meet with people. Kyaingtong is a verge mountainous area where you can find national races like Akhar, La Hu, Lisu, Ann, Palaug, Gon Shan etc. Trekking in Kalaw and Pindaya will get a chance to learn about tea plantation and meet with Danu, Pa-O, Palaung & Taung Yo tribes. Walking through Tai Shan villages and orchards around Lashio and Hsipaw areas are interesting. You will feel different culture and atmosphere by trekking in Chin state, Mindat & Kanpelet area. Our programs consist of soft trekking as well as moderate trekking, the choice is all yours.
Start the journey from Pindaya uphill to Danu villages for about 1hr.Continue trekking through villages, valleys, streams until you reach Palaung tribe village of Yasagyi. Freshly cooked dinner by the porters and overnight stay at the monastery.
This is for clients who like experiencing one day trekking only. You will be sent to a village where you have to start the trekking. Walk about 2 hrs, stop for lunch and walk again through villages of Pa Oo and Danu tribes. Learn their way of life, see seasonal plantations, village people etc and finally reached at Inle Lake.
This will give you understand insight culture and customs of hill tribe people in Shan states. Walk ups and downs through trails , meet with local people (Da nu, Pa O , Palaung etc) on the way. Not to forget that you’ll hear early morning chanting of prayers early
Daily trekking is about 5 hrs , mostly on the plain . There are few slopes during trekking. Pa O People live in this area, they wear black dresses and orange turbans. Most of them are seasonal planters and very religious people.
Daily visit by car and walk through hills and rice fields to make a visit . Around Kyaing tong lives different Shan minorities such as Gon Shan, AKhar, Ann, Akur, Lisu, Red Palaung, etc, etc. Visiting those tribes will give a chance to learn their nature of life
Give time to explore to Shan and Palaung villages by walking or take a boat along the river and walk to find old traditions of people. 1day/2days & 3days trekking routes are available.
Ethical Seven Star Tours is now promoting Community Based Tourism especially in Loikaw area where you can visit the homeland of the legendary “Long Neck Kayan Ladies” which includes a gentle trekking while exploring local beliefs and way of life. You can also visit traditional artisans and musicians in their homes.
