Wonderful Phonkanrazi Trekking
Just to see is to believe, here is the introduction of Icy
Land and welcome to Kachin State of Myanmar!
Where it is
 Actually, the wonderful trip starts in Kachin State,
Myanmar's northernmost state with borders of India and China
to the north and east. The region possesses a wealth of
unspoiled nature, hilly mountains, precious resources and
memorial places of war veterans.
Major mighty rivers; Malihka, Mehka, Tanainghka and
Ayeyarwady which is the main artery of Myanmar, flow from
the north to the south. Kachin State occupies most hilly
snowy regions, descendent from eastern Himalayan.
Whom you meetPeople living in Kachin State are of Tibeto-Burman origin,
representing four main groups; Jinghpaw, Maru, Yawyin and
Lisu. Each has each own language and culture. Most Kachin
people are Christian, but some with the old beliefs
practised syncretically. Not only Kachin, but also Rawan,
Lashi, Lisu, Shan, Bamar, Tai Hkamti and last remaining
member of the Tarong tribe can also be found.
How to surviveAgriculture is just the main business and timber, the
second, for survival in Kachin. Shifting cultivation still
prevails in the hills. The famous and largest Jade-mining
centre, too, is situated in Hpakant of Kachin State.
How to get thereThe trip further north to Putao needs special permit. There
is daily train between Mandalay and Myitkyina that takes
somewhere 24 to 30 hours to terminate the trip. But, the
best way to the state is to take flight to Myitkyina and
continue the destiny by car, boat or trek. Myanmar Airways (UB)
and Air Bagan flies to such region.
Marvelous Icy Mt. Phonkanrazi!Over 3800m of snow-capped mountains separate Myanmar's
Kachin State from Arunachal Pradesh in India. It's easy to
trek from Putao, the center of eco-tour, only 61 miles to
the summit. The snowcapped summit provides long days of hard
trek, but the views west to India and east to the Putao
valley in Myanmar, a truly spectacular. The most picturesque
treks include the combination of tribal villages, dense
subtropical forest and the icy snowy mountains.
Different routes lead to the track of mountains for up and
down, and in such way, nature inspires those who like
trekking. The ecosystem of this region is wonderfully unique
and it's almost untouched unless desire with enthusiasm. So
why don't you take a risk to a marvelous Phonkanrazi?
A Wonderful Myitson is the confluence of the Mehka and
Malihka rivers, 43km north of Myitkyina. Mighty Ayeyarwady
River beautifully starts by here. Visiting Myitson makes one
feel the essence of Kachin, indeed. So, what a marvelous
view to feel at Myitson!
Myitkyina the capital of Kachin state, is often visited by
world-travelers. For where and around there, as in Indaw and
Panbaw, most allied soldiers sacrificed their lives. Such
point has been mainly attracting the world.
Putao is the town in far north area, 1169 miles away from
Yangon, 457m above sea-level. It's also the centre or the
starting point for those eco-tourists who like challenge to
snow capped icy mountains of Kachin. The British called it
Fort Hertz during WWII as being the base camp. The major
village, Machanbaw is just 19-km away from Putao, connected
by 211m long Malikha suspension bridge. And next to
Machanbaw is the Mulashedi village, 10km away and connected
with another suspension bridge with fascinating view.
Manaw Festival : A huge celebration and dance periodically and
traditionally held to pay homage to the Jinghpaw nat
(spirits). Several types of Manaw are held depending on the
region and time of year. So, what a surprise to see and feel
a kind of tradition!
Services Myanmar PLG
- Applying permission for trekkers to the north Myanmar
- Providing a well-organized package tour to the snowy
mountains
- Accessible within
Take a risk and face nature towards satisfaction!
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