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Overview of Kalaw

Kalaw is the paradise of trekker. Many places are really nice to hike in Myanmar but Kalaw is most accessible for all level of trekker and the easier to add to an itinerary in the country. Minority villages offer an excellent opportunity to discover the real Myanmar, dailylife rhythmed by cultivation and handicraft making. This charming area, with its valleys and fields on the side of hills and mountains, propose beautiful trek trails to then reach the Inle Lake. A total adventure!

WHY KALAW

Perfect for trekking addicts and adventure lovers 

To learn more about Pa O minority

For an original trip far from beaten tracks

The tour list goes through Kalaw

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WHAT IS THERE TO SEE ?

High up in western Shan State, Kalaw is an old hill station with a laid back atmosphere, refreshing climate and scenic views. Many of Kalaw’s original colonial-era buildings remain, and it is also known as Myanmar’s trekking mecca.

Whether you are after a brief stroll to to soak up the atmosphere and take in some hill views and the colourful flower-lined streets, or a longer multi-day trek to Inle Lake or Pindaya to witness the lives of the local hill tribes, Kalaw offers a wide variety of options for exploration – and a freedom of unfettered movement that is not always possible in other remote parts of Myanmar.

Land Area

116.3 km2

Population

0.15 (2010) m

When To Go

NOV - FEB

ACCOMMODATION IN KALAW

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