Myitkyina - Indawgyi Lake

Overview

The guests will experience the uniqueness of Kachin starting the capital of Myitkyina and then moving down to Indawgyi, one of the most beautiful natural lakes in Southeast Asia.

Day 1: (Myitkyina Airport Arrival - Kachin Museum- Manaw Park)

Guests will be greeted at the Myitkyina airport by our guide. Transfer to your hotel and check into your rooms.

After a short orientation for shops around their hotels, guests will visit sightseeing the Kachin Museum, and Manaw Park where you learn the Kachin people’s traditions, beliefs and their living style.  Guests will also be able to visit souvenir shops or other points of interest depending upon request. 

Evening be spent at a restaurant of the guests choosing. Recommended restaurants include several on the river with traditional Kachin food and drinks. Overnight at your hotel in Myitkyina. 

Credit: Face of Indawgyi

 Day 2:(Myitkyina-Hopin-Indawgyi Lake)

 Breakfast at hotel, afterwards guests will begin the journey to Indawgyi Lake, which is one of the largest inland lakes in Southeast Asia via.  Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Hopin on the way to Indawgyi lake. 

Guests will arrive at Indawgyi around 3 PM.  Evening sightseeing will start from Namde village (Elephant’s house) and will also include the famous Shwe Myitzu Pagoda, which sites on an island in Indawgyi lake. 


Dinner will be in a local restaurant. Guests will stay overnight at your guesthouse in Indawgyi.

Credit: Face of Indawgyi
Credit: Face of Indawgyi

Day 3: (Full day bird-watching around the Lake) 

After waking up, guests will have breakfast at the local teashop at 9am. 

After breakfast, we will travel around Indawgyi Lake is to visit around the beautiful lake by motor canoe. Guests can see wildlife including birds such as birds, Graylag Geese, Oriental Darters and Purple Swamp Hens and many others. 


We have lunch at the Lwemun village with relaxing views and tasty local foods.  

After lunch, we will explore old teak monastery and other points of interest around Indawgyi.  Guests may request additional activities such as kayaking, short hiking, or more sightseeing depending on their interest. 

On returning from exploring the lake, you relax in your hotel and have dinner nearby. 

Credit: Face of Indawgyi

 Day 4 Indawgyi Lake- MoeKaung- Return to Myitkyina

After Breakfast, heading back to Myitkyina arrived by noon. Lunch at the Kachin Traditional Restaurant.

The trip will conclude with a transfer to the airport for the evening flight to Yangon.

Credit: Face of Indawgyi

Trip Includes

All transfers, Visa fee, transportation, accommodation, entrance fees, insurance, and guide fees, breakfast, Lunch, Dinner air ticket fee

Trip Outline

The exact trip will be tailored to your wishes, dependent upon your time available and desired budget.