The far northern Shan State of
Myanmar is located in the area filled with a rolling landscape of green
plateaus and jade lakes. The region is home to numerous ethnic groups who still
practice a way of life that has been passed down for centuries...
On the western edge of the Shan Hills at an elevation
of 4,297 feet, Kalaw was built as a hill station during the British colonial
period. The focal point of the town is the central market. Every 5 days the local market cycle brings
hill tribe villagers here to sell their products. Most of the town’s restaurants
are in this area, and a lot of the food on offer has a distinct sub-continental
flavour; many of the restaurant owners and staff are descendants of Indian and
Nepali railway workers and soldiers who settled here during colonial days. The
hills around town are peppered with reminders of the British, with churches and
cottages scattered around the area. A couple of these old buildings have been
converted into boutique accommodation providing a very memorable place to stay.
The climate here is very pleasant and in spring and
summer, the roads around town are lined with thickly flowering crocus. The
cooler temperatures and scenic surrounding countryside, filled with ethnic hill
tribe villages, makes this area the most popular part of the country in which
to embark on a trek.
Come and
meet them for yourself on a cycling and trekking adventure that will stay in
your mind long after you return home. You’ll trek over hills enjoying the crisp
air, view spectacular lakes, and visit tribal villages to learn more about the
local inhabitants.
Transportation
Transportation
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For a good view over the Kalaw and market area, take the steps on the north side of Union Hwy (NH 4) to this modest Buddhist monastery with a small congregation of friendly monks.
Salkantay trek is the alternative to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was recently named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.
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