MYANMAR – Kalaw – Trek from Kalaw to Khaung Daing 2D1N

Number day and night

2 days - 1 night

Day by day description

This overnight trekking connects Kalaw to Khaung Daing, a village nested on the shores of Inle Lake. A leisure trek with a challenging ascent which will finish off the first day. This itinerary is characterised by a long enjoyable stretch on the first day, crossing a thick bamboo forest in the countryside around Kalaw. The backdrop for two days will be the colourful patchwork of seasonal crops and orange soil, many fields as far as the eye can see. The added touch of a trekking in Myanmar is of course the accommodation, in a monastery. If monasteries have Spartan comfort, the experience is worth it!

Selling points

• Intermediate level trek suitable for most level of fitness – one of our best seller
• A unique opportunity to spend the night in monasteries
• A trek across many villages which gives the chance to travellers to really come closer to the population
• Beautiful landscapes with colourful patchwork formed by the seasonal crops: discover or rediscover local products such as ginger and peanuts plantations
• Slow travel – take the time to experience Myanmar’s countryside at a slower pace
• A direct arrival on the lake shores with minimum car transportation during the trek

Extensions

Inle Lake – One Day Walk Around Nampan

Inle Lake – Hike to Inle Boutique House 2D1N

Inle Lake – Adventure on the lake

Selling points

• Experience overnight stay at local monastery (nearly 100 years old) around countryside area
• Perfect destination and product for Active travelers; a mix of contact with nature, local community, learning experiences, and challenges.
• Visit off-the-beaten-path areas and trails that lead through gentle hills and valleys of agricultural farmlands
• Flexible module, possible to reduce the number trekking kilometers
• Local guide perfectly knowledgeable of the region
• One of our best seller trekking in the region
• The trekking finishes in the late morning in Khaung Daing – for clients to enjoy a leisure afternoon on the lake

Pros

• Starting point easily accessible from Kalaw
• Easy to find knowledgeable English speaking guides to escort groups
• Wa Gyi Myaung is still isolated and all villages on the way are less touristic
• Experienced supplier able to provide a good service in terms of local trekking guide, food, set up
• Suitable from small FIT to big group

Cons

• Basic toilets, no shower, no hot water
• The trail could be very slippery and muddy after the rain
• Limited choice of guide languages – only English language & few french
• Can be a lot of insect at the monastery stay (depend on the season and the location)

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Notes

Easia Level Reminder
Soft Adventure – Level 2 :
For people who practice hiking occasionally
Walks from 4 to 5 hours on average, on path, good trails or rolling paths
15 to 18 kilometers – 10 to 12 miles
Difference in height: less than 600 meters – 2000 feet

Guiding, logistics and luggage transfer

• Easia Active guide + 1 Local trekking guide & cook to escort the group
• The big luggage will bring to Nyaung Shwe/ Inle Lake and keep on the lobby of clients’ hotel.
• Travelers must prepare a back pack with all their necessary clothes, toiletries and equipment for an overnight trekking
• No back up transportation is included in the program
• Most places are accessible by motorbike i case of emergency (additional costs)

Meals

• Meals mentioned in program text is included in the package price. Meals are taken in local houses for lunch and at the monastery for dinner:
  • Lunch is taken at local house in Suu Pan Inn village on the first day.
  • Dinner is taken at War Gyi Myaung monastery on the first day.
  • Breakfast is taken at War Gyi Myaung monastery on the second day.

• Usual breakfast meals: fruits, bread, jam and butter, cookies + rotation between noodles, fried rice and pancakes
• Usual lunch and dinner: 2 or 3 vegetables and 1 or 2 meat curry with white rice and fruits for dessert. Some lunch are lighter like fried rice or fried noodles

• Unlimited Water is provided throughout the trip – as much as possible we will avoid single use plastic bottles and prioritize refill water bottles where it is possible

Accommodation:

• Clients sleep at monasteries all along the trekking
• We provide: thin mattress on the floor, thick blanket, pillow and mosquito if necessary (depending on the season)
• Rooms are not private – groups sleep all together in the same room. In case clients request extra privacy (families, couples, men >< women), suppliers hang curtains to create more privacy
• Clients do not sleep with the monks who sleep in their separate quarter, nevertheless they will sleep in the main hall, the praying hall
• Shower is bucket shower at the back of the monastery – no proper shower can be taken, but the shower space is clean and clients can refresh
• Optional: clients can bring their own sleeping bag if they wish – we do not provide them
• Electricity is generally available in all monastery but for a limited time (electricity shuts down in the evening)

• Most toilet on the way will be of a local squat type, but clean

Technical Data of the trekking

Flexible module, possible to reduce the trekking daily kilometers, extending vehicle transfer

Itinerary finishes before lunch on Day 2 (no lunch included on Day 2)

• Day 1 – Kalaw – War Gyi Myaung

Accommodation: overnight at monastery in Wa Gyi Myaung
Meals: Lunch at local house / monastery and dinner at monastery
Level: 2
Distance & duration of hiking: 16 kilometers – 5 hours
Different in elevation: + 452 meters / – 169 meters
Starting point / Ending point elevation: + 1310 meters / + 1608 meters
Terrain: mix of countryside trails, crossing local villages, plantations and on rocky paths. Mostly up hill
Transportation: Emergency vehicle available (Motorbike taxi – possible to access in most of the areas)

• Day 2 – War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing

Accommodation: overnight in Inle Lake or in Nyaung Shwe
Meals: Breakfast at local monastery
Level: 2
Distance & duration of hiking: 13 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in elevation: + 135 meters / – 784 meters
Starting point / Ending point elevation: + 1608 meters / + 931 meters
Terrain: countryside trails, crossing different plantations and local villages , mostly downhill
Transportation: Emergency vehicle available (Motorbike taxi – possible to access in most of the areas)

Map of the module: Link (please don’t share it with the guest)

Seasonality and what to bring for clients

• Best period from October to March. To avoid June to September.
  • October to March: best season – with pleasant temperature and nice landscape
  • April to May: dry season – weather gets to high temperatures in the day time. Possible but challenging.
  • June to September: rainy season – Avoid raining season due to the heavy rain, the trail is muddy and difficult to access.

Seasonal crops:

• October – December
Farms are starting to grow commercial flower and strawberry seedlings in October and early strawberries can be seen in December. The year’s wine (damson, peach, grape, pineapple) is at its best in December and it’s time for main coffee harvesting too.

Coffee harvesting in Pyin Oo Lwin: from November to February

• January – March
Strawberry harvesting season. Coffee harvesting, drying, packing and distribution time. March is the most colorful month in Pyin Oo Lwin with various flowers and fruits.

January around Inle Lake: Garlic, Chili, Spring Onion, Sugar Cane, Tomato, Egg Plant, Peanut, Papaya, Banana, Avocado, Guava, Mango

• April – June
It’s the best time to try out Myanmar’s Mangoes. April is the busiest month for silk worm farmers in Pyin Oo Lwin; cultivated and native orchids are in full bloom. Honey oranges, damsons are the fruits of May.

• All year round vegetables
Lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, carrot, Chinese cabbage, kailan, onions, potato

• All year round flowers
Gladiolus, aster, chrysanthemum, star flowers

• Rice harvesting: most of rice is grown in the Delta region, Bago region, Yangon and Shan State.
Seasons: November – December // April-May in Hpa An as well
They replant rice around August

Market suggestion

Number of PAX

20 persons

Tariff conditions

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Important notes

Map of the module: Link (please don’t share it with the guest)

Logistics

During the trekking, below logistics needs to be taken care of:

• Luggage transfer of the clients from their hotel in Kalaw to their next hotel in Inle Lake
• Trekking starting point is Tha Yet Pu village
• Trekking ending point is Khaung Daing – coordinate car or boat transfer from there depending in which hotel clients stay
• There is no back up car or motorbike on stand-by during the trekking. In case of emergency, we can arrange last minute motorbike back up (additional costs apply) as most places are accessible by motorbike or by car. If clients wish to shorten their trekking, monasteries are all accessible by car

Easia Active Guide Briefing

• Operation should provide a first Aid Kit to the Easia Guide
• Brief the profile of the clients to the Guide and the expectations of the travelers
• Guide is responsible of briefing clients on their behavior in a monastery
• Each guide must pay respect and bid farewell to the head monk when they arrive and leave the monastery. Do not leave the monastery without thanking the monk or saying goodbye. It arrived in the past and it creates bad relationship with the monastery community
• Guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the travelers. Try and be leading the group as much as possible – not walking at the end of the group!
• Review the itinerary and the technical data before the tour in case clients have questions
• Dress properly: proper shoes – please no sandals or flip flops; Uniform: guide must dress properly, using hiking clothes
• Always remember to carry the First health kit to the Guide 
• Guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the travelers. Try and be leading the group as much as possible – not walking at the end of the group!
• Review the itinerary and the technical data before the tour in case clients have questions

Daily briefing to clients

• Make a daily briefing before starting the trek
  • Distance and duration of the trek
  • Where will they go, what they will visit, and points of interest
  • Type of terrain
  • Share some local insight and information about the locations, sites, and culture before departure
  • Should give information about the code of conduct, how to behave in a destination by respecting the environment and locals
  • Hiking guide must be flexible on the spot: adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the guests
• Should stop and allow traveler to meet and learn about the local community (tea break if possible)
• Should check the water quantity every day
• Should have lunch together with the travelers
• Should check the climate conditions before the tour to avoid risks (for example; bring rain coats) and be careful during the tour not to put the lives of the clients in danger.

What to bring for clients:

• Small back pack to carry necessary clothes for overnight, towel, toiletries,
• Dress code: trekking shoes, long pants, rain jacket in case of unexpected rain, sweater,
• Equipment: camera, sun protection, hut, mosquito repellent, reusable water bottles,

Contact

• Coordinated by Easia Inle office
• Trek Supplier: Saw Win Thein

• Product Photos

English

Day XX: Kalaw – Tha Yet Pu – Kan Par Ni – War Gyi Myaung
After an early breakfast in Kalaw, drive (approximately 1 hour) away from the regular tourist trails to visit Tha Yet Pu Village where your experience begins. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, begin with an easy 1-hour walk across a flat terrain to Kan Par Ni Village. After a cup of tea, pay a visit to the blacksmith and the pottery workshops of the village before continuing for another hour to Su Pan Inn. This charming village with lovely surroundings is an ideal place for a lunch stop. Enjoy a family meal at a local house or the village monastery.

This afternoon, continue with a short hike to Chaung Char Village from where you will make a steep climb to War Gyi Myaung. For two hours you will face some challenging hills and switchbacks, but the effort will be rewarded. The village is nestled on top of the hill, granting you panoramic views on the valley.

Before dinner, take time to relax and enjoy the quiet setting, taking a short stroll around to learn more about the local lifestyle. A home-cooked dinner will be served before settling in for a good night’s sleep at the monastery.

Accommodation: overnight at monastery in Wa Gyi Myaung
Meals: Lunch at local house and dinner at monastery
Level: 2
Distance & duration of hiking: 16 kilometers – 5 hours
Different in elevation: + 452 meters / – 169 meters

Terrain: mix of countryside trails, crossing local villages, plantations and on rocky paths. Mostly up hill
Transportation: Emergency vehicle available (Motorbike taxi – possible to access in most of the areas)

Notes: Shared accommodation in the monastery. Comfort is very simple, only a local-style mattress on the floor, pillows and blanket. Mosquito nets are provided when needed. Shared toilets outside of building with bucket-style showers.

Day XX: War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing
As you awake to untouched panoramas, observe the villagers’ morning routine as they prepare for a day of farming or trading. After a hearty breakfast, lace up your boots and set off for a morning hike toward Inle Lake. After one hour walking down the hill, reach Kyauk Nget village. Pause for a cup of tea, where you will have another opportunity to learn about the local people living in the hills around Inle Lake. The last stretch of your hike will take you through crops of various vegetables and down the hill, to the shores of Inle Lake. After a two-and-a-half-hour walk, arrive at Khaung Daing Village around midday, where a boat will be waiting for you to bring you to your hotel for well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: overnight in Inle Lake or in Nyaung Shwe
Meals: Breakfast at local monastery
Level: 2
Distance & duration of hiking: 13 kilometers – 4 hours
Different in elevation: + 135 meters / – 784 meters
Terrain: countryside trails, crossing different plantations and local villages , mostly downhill
Transportation: Emergency vehicle available (Motorbike taxi – possible to access in most of the areas)

French

Randonnée de Kalaw à Khaung Daing 2J1N (en passant par War Gyi Myaung)

Jour XX: Kalaw – Tha Yet Pu – Kan Par Ni – War Gyi Myaung
Vous prendrez votre petit-déjeuner de bonne heure à Kalaw avant de vous écarter des sentiers touristiques pour rejoindre le village de Tha Yet Pu après une heure de route. Entourés par de magnifiques paysages, vous commencerez votre aventure par une heure de marche facile sur du plat jusqu’au village de Kan Par Ni. Après une tasse de thé, vous irez voir les ateliers des forgerons et des potiers du village avant de reprendre votre randonnée pour une heure de plus en direction de Su Pan Inn, un charmant village dans lequel vous arrêterez pour déjeuner dans une maison locale ou au monastère du village. Dans l’après-midi vous vous remettrez en route pour rejoindre le village de Chaung Char puis le chemin se fera plus escarpé pour atteindre War Gyi Myaung. Pendant deux heures, vous gravirez des collines et des routes sinueuses mais vous ne le regretterez pas. Le village est niché au sommet de la colline, ce qui vous offrira une splendide vue sur la vallée. Avant le dîner vous pourrez vous reposer et apprécier le calme de cet endroit en allant vous promener pour découvrir le style de vie des locaux. Vous dégusterez ensuite un dîner fait-maison avant de vous installer pour une bonne nuit de sommeil au monastère.

Hébergement: nuit au monastère à Wa Gyi Myaung
Repas inclus: déjeuner dans une maison locale et dîner au monastère
Level: 2
Distance et durée de la randonnée: 16 kilomètres - 5 heures
Différence de dénivelé: + 452 mètres / – 169 mètres
Altitude au départ / à l’arrivée : + 1310 mètres / + 1608 mètres
Type de terrain: mélange de chemins de campagne traversant des villages locaux, des plantations et des sentiers rocailleux. Chemins principalement en montée.
Transfert: véhicule d’urgence disponible (mototaxi capable d’accéder à la plupart des zones de la région).

Remarques: hébergement partagé au monastère, le confort y est rudimentaire et vous dormirez sur un matelas local posé sur le sol avec des oreillers et une couverture. Des moustiquaires sont disponibles en cas de besoin. Il y a des toilettes partagées à l’extérieur du bâtiment avec des douches munies de seaux.

Jour XX: War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing
Vous vous réveillerez au milieu des paysages préservés et observerez la routine matinale des villageois qui se préparent à une journée de ventes ou de travail aux champs. Après un petit-déjeuner copieux, vous enfilerez vos bottes pour partir en direction du Lac Inlé. Après une heure de marche en descendant la colline, vous atteindrez le village de Kyauk Nget. Vous vous arrêterez pour déguster une tasse de thé et en profiterez pour en apprendre plus sur la vie des habitants des collines autour du Lac Inlé. La dernière partie de votre randonnée vous fera traverser différentes cultures de légumes et vous descendrez la colline jusqu’aux rives du fameux lac Inlé. Après environ deux heures et demie de marche, vous arriverez au village de Khaung Daing aux alentours de midi et un bateau vous conduira à votre hôtel pour un repos bien mérité.

Hébergement: nuit au Lac Inlé ou à Nyaung Shwe
Repas inclus: petit-déjeuner au monastère local
Niveau : 2
Distance et durée de la randonnée: 13 kilomètres – 4 heures
Différence de dénivelé: + 135 mètres / – 784 mètres
Altitude au départ / à l’arrivée : + 1608 mètres / + 931 mètres
Type de terrain: sentiers de campagne traversant différents types de plantations et des villages locaux. Chemin principalement en descente.
Transfert: véhicule d’urgence disponible (mototaxi capable d’accéder à la plupart des zones de la région).

Spanish

Excursión desde Kalaw a Khaung Daing (2 días y 1 noche) (a través de War Gyi Myaung)

Día XX: Kalaw – Tha Yet Pu – Kan Par Ni – War Gyi Myaung
Después de un desayuno precoz en Kalaw, conducirá alejándose de los caminos más recorridos por los turistas hacia el pueblo Tha Yet Pu (una hora), lugar donde comienza su travesía. Rodeado de impresionantes paisajes, comenzará con una sencilla excursión de una hora por terreno llano hasta el pueblo Kan Par Ni. Después de una taza de té, realizará una visita a los talleres de herrería y cerámica del pueblo antes de continuar durante otra hora hasta Su Pan Inn. Este encantador pueblo y sus tranquilos alrededores son un lugar ideal para detenerse y tomar el almuerzo. Disfrutará de una comida casera en una casa local o en el monasterio del pueblo. Por la tarde, continuará con un breve trayecto hasta el pueblo de Chaung Char, seguido de una abrupta subida hasta War Gyi Myaung. Durante dos horas, se enfrentará a algunas colinas y curvas desafiantes, aunque el esfuerzo merecerá la pena. El pueblo está anidado en la cima de la montaña, lo que ofrece unas vistas panorámicas del valle. Antes de cenar, tómese su tiempo para relajarse y disfrutar del apacible entorno, dando un paseo breve para descubrir más sobre el estilo de vida local. Le servirán una cena casera antes de acomodarse para disfrutar de una noche de descanso en el monasterio.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el monasterio de Wa Gyi Myaung.
Comidas: almuerzo en casa local y cena en el monasterio.
Nivel: 2.
Distancia y duración de la excursión: 16 kilómetros – 5 horas.
Altitud total: + 452 metros / – 169 metros.
Altitud entre el punto de partida y el de finalización: + 1310 metros / + 1608 metros.
Terreno: combinación de caminos rurales, cruzando pueblos locales, plantaciones y caminos rocosos. Principalmente ascendente.
Transporte: vehículo de emergencia disponible (mototaxi – es posible acceder a la mayoría de zonas).

Notas: alojamiento compartido en el monasterio. Las comodidades son muy sencillas, solamente un colchón del estilo local en el suelo, almohadas y una manta. También se ofrecen mosquiteras cuando se necesitan. Los baños son compartidos y están fuera del edificio, con duchas de caldero.

Día XX: War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing
A medida que sus ojos se abren ante paisajes inmaculados, podrá observar las costumbres matinales de los habitantes del pueblo mientras se preparan para un día de agricultura o comercio. Después de un copioso desayuno, átese las botas y emprenda su excursión matinal hacia el lago Inle. Después de una excursión de hora descendiendo la montaña, llegará hasta el pueblo de Kyauk Nget. Tras detenerse para tomar una taza de té, tendrá otra oportunidad para aprender más sobre la gente que vive en las montañas cercanas al lago. El último tramo de la excursión le llevará a través de cultivos de varias verduras, colina abajo hasta las orillas del lago Inle. Después de una excursión de dos horas y media, llegará hasta el pueblo de Khaung Daing en torno al mediodía, donde le estará esperando su coche para llevarle a su hotel y que disfrute de una noche de sueño reparador.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el lago Inle o en Nyaung Shwe.
Comidas: desayuno en el monasterio local.
Nivel: 2.
Distancia y duración de la excursión: 13 kilómetros – 4 horas.
Altitud total: + 135 metros / – 784 metros.
Altitud entre el punto de partida y el de finalización: + 1608 metros / + 931 metros.
Terreno: caminos rurales, cruzando diferentes plantaciones y pueblos locales, principalmente descendente.
Transporte: vehículo de emergencia disponible (mototaxi – es posible acceder a la mayoría de zonas).

Italian

Escursione da Kalaw a Khaung Daing 2 Giorni / 1 Notte (via War Gyi Myaung)

Giorno XX: Kalaw – Tha Yet Pu – Kan Par Ni – War Gyi Myaung

Dopo la prima colazione a Kalaw, partirete alla volta del villaggio di Tha Yet Pu (un’ora), lontano dai sentieri turistici e dove avrà inizio il vostro viaggio. Circondati da paesaggi panoramici, inizierete con una facile passeggiata di un’ora su un terreno pianeggiante fino al villaggio di Kan Par Ni. Dopo una tazza di tè, visiterete la bottega del fabbro e di ceramiche del villaggio, prima di proseguire per un’altra ora verso Su Pan Inn. Questo incantevole villaggio e i suoi bellissimi dintorni sono il luogo ideale per una sosta per il pranzo. Potrete gustare un pasto in famiglia in una casa locale o nel monastero del villaggio.

Nel pomeriggio, proseguirete con una breve escursione al villaggio di Chaung Char, seguito da una ripida salita per War Gyi Myaung. Per due ore dovrete affrontare alcune impegnative colline e tornanti, ma lo sforzo ne varrà la pena. Il villaggio è incastonato in cima alla collina, garantendovi una vista panoramica sulla valle.

Prima di cena, concedetevi del tempo per rilassarvi e godervi l’ambiente tranquillo, facendo una breve passeggiata per conoscere meglio lo stile di vita locale. Una cena preparata in casa verrà servita prima di sistemarvi per una buona notte di riposo nel monastero.

Sistemazione: pernottamento al monastero di Wa Gyi Myaung

Pasti: pranzo in casa locale e cena in monastero

Livello 2

Distanza e durata dell’escursione: 16 chilometri – 5 ore

Dislivello: + 452 metri / – 169 metri

Terreno: mix di sentieri di campagna, attraversando villaggi locali, piantagioni e su sentieri rocciosi. Solo su per la collina

Trasporti: veicolo di emergenza disponibile (Moto taxi, con il quale è possibile accedere nella maggior parte delle aree)

Note: Alloggio condiviso nel monastero. Il comfort è molto semplice, solo un materasso in stile locale sul pavimento, cuscini e coperta. Le zanzariere vengono fornite in caso di necessità. Servizi igienici in comune all’esterno dell’edificio con docce a secchio.

Giorno XX: War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing

Gustate una salutare colazione prima di allacciarvi gli scarponi e ripartire in direzione di Kalaw. Inizierete la vostra giornata con una facile discesa al villaggio di Chaung Char.

Continuerete attraverso una fitta foresta di bambù per Su Pan Inn. Questo affascinante villaggio, con i suoi bellissimi dintorni, è il luogo perfetto per fermarsi per una tazza di tè. Circondati da paesaggi panoramici, ontinuerete con una facile passeggiata di 1 ora fino al villaggio di Kan Par Ni. Potrete gustare un pasto in famiglia in una casa locale o nel monastero del villaggio. Visiterete il fabbro e le botteghe di ceramiche del villaggio prima di proseguire verso Kalaw, circa 2 ora da qui.

Sistemazione: pernottamento a Kalaw

Pasti: colazione presso il monastero locale

Livello 2

Distanza e durata dell’escursione: 16 chilometri – 5 ore

Dislivello: + 169 metri / – 452 metri

Terreno: sentieri di campagna, attraversando diverse piantagioni e villaggi locali, prevalentemente in discesa

Trasporti: veicolo di emergenza disponibile (Moto taxi, col quale è possibile accedere nella maggior parte delle aree)

German

Wanderung von Kalaw nach Khaung Daing 2T1N (via War Gyi Myaung)

Tag XX: Kalaw – Tha Yet Pu – Kan Par Ni – War Gyi Myaung
Nach einem frühen Frühstück in Kalaw verlassen Sie die touristischen Pfade und fahren zum Dorf Tha Yet Pu (eine Stunde), wo auch Ihre Reise beginnt. Umgeben von einer schönen Landschaft, beginnen Sie mit der Wanderung und laufen eine Stunde lang durch ebenes Terrain zur Gemeinde Kan Par Ni. Nach einer Tasse Tee besuchen Sie die Schmiede und die Töpferwerkstatt des Dorfes, bevor Sie eine weitere Stunde weiter wandern und Su Pan Inn erreichen. Dieses malerische Dorf mit wunderschöner Umgebung ist der ideale Ort, um eine Halt für das Mittagessen einzulegen. Sie werden ein Familienessen in einem lokalen Haus oder im Dorfkloster genießen. Während des Nachmittags setzen Sie Ihre Reise fort und machen eine kurze Wanderung zum Dorf Chaung Char, gefolgt von einer steilen Klettertour nach War Gyi Myaung. Zwei Stunden lang erklimmen Sie einige anspruchsvolle Hügel und Serpentinen, doch die Anstrengung ist es wert. Das Dorf befindet sich auf der Spitze des Berges und Sie werden mit einem Panoramablick über das Tal belohnt. Vor dem Abendessen sollten Sie sich die Zeit nehmen, sich auszuruhen und die ruhige Umgebung zu genießen; machen Sie einen kurzen Spaziergang und lernen Sie mehr über den lokalen Lebensstil. Bevor Sie sich für die Übernachtung ins Kloster begeben, wird Ihnen einen hausgemachtes Abendessen serviert.

Unterbringung: Übernachtung in einem Kloster in War Gyi Myaung
Mahlzeiten: Mittagessen in einem lokalen Haus und Abendessen im Kloster
Easia-Level: 2
Länge und Dauer der Wanderung: 16 Kilometer – 5 Stunden
Höhenunterschied: +452 Meter / -169 Meter
Höhenlage Startpunkt / Endpunkt: +1.310 Meter / +1.608 Meter
Terrain: Mischung aus Landschaftspfaden, durch lokale Dörfer und Plantagen, felsige Pfade, meistens bergauf
Beförderung: Einsatzfahrzeug steht zur Verfügung (Motorradtaxi – hat dort Zugang zu den meisten Gebieten)

Hinweise: Gemeinsame Unterkunft im Kloster. Der Komfort ist sehr gering gehalten; es gibt nur eine Matratze im lokalen Stil auf dem Fußboden, Kissen und eine Decke. Bei Bedarf werden Moskitonetze zur Verfügung gestellt. Außerhalb des Gebäudes befinden sich gemeinsame Toiletten mit Eimer-Duschen.

Tag XX: War Gyi Myaung – Khaung Daing
Wenn Sie mit Blick auf die unberührte Umgebung erwachen, können Sie auch die morgendlichen Routinen der Dorfbewohner beobachten, die sich auf einen Tag auf dem Feld oder des Handelns vorbereiten. Im Anschluss an ein herzhaftes Frühstück schnüren Sie Ihre Schuhe und beginnen mit der Morgenwanderung zum Inle-See. Nach einer Stunde Fußmarsch den Berg hinunter erreichen Sie das Dorf Kyauk Nget. Dort legen Sie eine Pause ein, trinken eine Tasse Tee und haben erneut die Gelegenheit, etwas über die Menschen, die in den Hügeln um den See herum leben, zu lernen. Der letzte Teil Ihrer Wanderung wird Sie durch Felder mit unterschiedlichem Gemüse führen sowie den Hügel hinab zur Küste des Inle-Sees. Nachdem Sie rund zweieinhalb Stunden gewandert sind, kommen Sie im Dorf Khaung Daing zur Mittagszeit an. Dort wartet ein Boot auf Sie, um Sie für Ihre wohlverdiente Erholungspause zu Ihrem Hotel zu bringen.

Unterkunft: Übernachtung am Inle-See oder in Nyaung Shwe
Mahlzeiten: Frühstück im Kloster
Easia-Level: 2
Länge und Dauer der Wanderung: 13 Kilometer – 4 Stunden
Höhenunterschied: +135 Meter / -784 Meter
Höhenlage Startpunkt / Endpunkt: +1.608 Meter / +931 Meter
Terrain: Landschaftspfade, durch unterschiedliche Plantagen und Dörfer, meistens bergab
Beförderung: Einsatzfahrzeug steht zur Verfügung (Motorradtaxi – hat dort Zugang zu den meisten Gebieten)