High Class Resort
Once you have reached to the Northen Kachin State, our beautiful lodge will welcome all the visitors from coming all the way. Perched high above the Nam Lang River with glorious views of mountains and rice terraces.
The resort has been designed by the famous architect around the world Jean Micheal Gathy of Aman Resorts fame to create a feeling of luxury and seclusion in the wilderness setting. The focal point is the main resort, where guest come together two blasing log fires for drinks, dining or just pure relaxation.
Location
Distance to Putao Airport 8 miles
The location of the resort is in Northern Kachin State, which is Myanmar’s greenest and most remote site. Accessing to out resort is 15 mins drive from the small frotiner twon of Putao. Formally known as Fort Hertz, Putao was one of the British Empire’s most remote outposts. During the time of Second World War, Japanese did not manage to conquer this remote and isolated area.
Today, Putao remains completely cut off from the outside world by millions of acres of subtropical rainforest and jagged peaks. The only reliable access is by flight into the PUtao airstrip during the cool dry season from October to April. Home to a myriad of different cultures and religious, its reputation as a land of old style adventure and discovery is rivaled only by the warmness of its welcome.
Transportation
Transportation time from Putao airport 15 minutes
Private car transfer: From / to Airport ~ Exclusive
Services & Facilities
Main Lodge for dining and relaxation
Tailor made excursion and activities
Fine Dining
High staff to guest ratio
Complimentary massage treatments
In-house doctor
Stunning location in the foothills of the Himalayas
Internet & E-mail satellite facility
Laundry
24 hours security
24 hours electricity
Mini library
Luggage storage facility
Adventure and Exploration
Opportunity to explore one of the last pristine areas in Asia
Longer multiday trekking and rafting expeditions
Shorter luxury catered day and half day trips
Cultural and traditional visits
Hiking through tribal villages
Mountain bike outings
Elephant half-day trekking
Culture
Home to remote Lisu and Rawang Tribes
Opportunity to learn about frontier life
Insight into traditional arts, handicrafts and tribal customs
Food & Beverage Services
Full board ~ exclusive
The lodge will provide one vegetarian meal as an optional and all meals of choice with a set of menus prepared daily for lunch and dinner. The theme is refined continental country style in keeping with the nature of the wilderness mountain location. With the prior notice, special dietary requirements or special events can be organized in the lodge. All meals are taken at the Main Lodge, although we can offer room service upon request.
Accommodation
Traditional style individual bungalow suites 10 rooms
Average room size 100 sqm
Maximum number of persons allowed 2
Spacious living area in each bungalow and centered upon a enormous handcrafted teak bathtub. Placed sicreetly amongst towering bamboo tress, one has the feeling of total privacy and not to mention about relaxation. A custom made fireplace next to the bath, completes the sense of indulgence and luxury, and also provides warmth for the private daybeds outisde, where views of distant mountains can be enjoyed through the foliage.
Room Amenities (all rooms)
Fireplace in each bungalow
Bed-side control panel
Armchair
Round lounge table
Cotton Bathrobes
Slippers
Sofa
Sofa-bed
Umbrella
Mosquito net
Fire extinguisher
Hair-dryer
Handcrafted teak basin
Handcrafted teak bathtub
Shower
Toilet
Verandah
Bathroom amenities
Trekking / Rafting Tour ( 4 Days / 3 Nights )
Day 1 (Tuesday)
Arrival at Putao Airport and transfer to the resort.
Yegyawdi village and Nam Lang River Elephant Trek – Half Day Excursion
Day 2 (Wednesday)
Malikha Rafting and Cruise – Full Day
Day 3 (Thursday)
Cultural and Traditional visits in the morning.
Trek or Bike Adventure in the afternoon.
Day 4 (Friday)
Depart Putao
After a final leisurely breakfast at the Resort, check out and transfer to Putao Airport to connect with your onwards flight in the direction of Mandalay and Yangon.
Trekking / Rafting Tour ( 5 Days / 4 Nights )
Day 1 (Friday)
Arrive at Putao Airport
Arrival at Putao Airport and transfer to the resort.
Yegyawdi village and Nam Lang River Elephant Trek – Half Day Excursion
Day 2 (Saturday)
Hiking through Tribal Villages – Full Day
Day 3 (Sunday)
Malikha Rafting and Cruise – Full Day
Day 4 (Monday)
Cultural and Traditional visits
Bike Adventure – Half Day
Day 5 (Tuesday)
Depart Putao
After a final leisurely breakfast at the Resort, check out and transfer to Putao Airport to connect with your onwards flight in the direction of Mandalay and Yangon.
Rawang Explorer (8 days/ 7 nights)
This short and leisurely trek provides spectacular views of the mountain ranges along the border of India and Myanmar as we trek through jungle and Rawang tribal villages. Starting from just beyond Upper Sangaung our picturesque trek takes us through old growth forest over the main pass that separates the Putao valley from the pristine Nam Lang river valley, then further North West as far as Ziya Dam village, the last settlement before the Indian border. On the return leg we retrace our steps through Wanglai Dam and across to Upper Sangaung. If your time is limited or you just want to take a shorter less strenuous trek, then this is the one for you.
Difficulty: Moderate
From: Upper Sanguang
Trek Distance: 65Km
No of Days: 7 : Trek 4, Resort / Putao 3
Best Season: Nov – Mar
Day 1
Arrive Putao and drive to Upper Sangaung
After an introductory lunch at the Resort, a scenic 90 minutes drive takes you to the end of the road at Upper Sangaung in time for dinner and an early start the next morning.
Day 2
Upper Sangaung – trekking to Wanglai Dam (approx 13 miles trek)
Day 3
Trek 9 miles to Ziya Dam.
Day 4
Trek 8 miles to our exclusive river camp near Wanglai Dam.
Day 5
Trek 10 miles to Upper Sangaung; transfer to Putao by car
Day 6 – 7
Spend two full days discovering Putao valley by joining one of the guided activities like mountain biking, a boat trip on the Malikha river or a trip on the back of an elephant.
Day 8
Depart Putao by flight After breakfast our car will bring you to Putao airport for your onwards flight in the direction of Mandalay and Yangon.
Nam Lang River (5 days/ 4 nights)
One of the highlights of any visit to Myanmar is our exclusive three-day wilderness journey on the pristine western headwaters of the Ayeyarwaddy. Suitable for most age groups, the Nam Lang River combines the thrill of Class 3 and 4 whitewater through thickly forested canyons, with a closer insight into a people and way of life unchanged for centuries. This river journey is an incredible combination of white water, scenery, villages, and truly quiet and introspective evenings in our private camps.
Difficulty: 3 – 4
From: Wang Lai Dam to Mulashidi
Distance: 60Km
River Days: 1 Day trek
2 Days river
Grade: 25 ft per mile
Best Season: Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar
Min. Group: 4 persons
Day 1
Arrive at Putao Airport and transfer to the Resort.
Afternoon at leisure in the grounds of our beautiful wilderness Resort, with time for a refreshing swim or spa treatment. Group dinner and drinks at the main lodge in front of our open fireplaces, and briefing from Ayeyarwaddy Expeditions on the following days adventure.
Day 2
Trek to Nam Lang Valley.
Day 3
First day rafting.
Day 4
Second day rafting.
Day 5
Return to Mandalay/Yangon.
After a final leisurely breakfast at the Resort, check out and late morning transfer to Putao airport to connect with your flight back to Mandalay and the rest of your itinerary.
Inclusive of:
All-inclusive packages ex Putao
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) accommodation based on twin share basis
All transfer
Guide activities and excursions
Porter charges
Mineral Drinking water
Exclusive of:
A single supplement of USD 30 per trekking/ rafting /day will apply
Domestic air fare Yangon – Putao – Yangon
Transfers in Yangon
Insurances
Drinks from special reserved list
Personal expenses such as private laundry, beauty treatments, tip to guides and porters etc
Permit to travel (loyalty fee to MHT, USD 20 per pax per day)
Terms & Conditions
Guide
Starting from 01 October 2009, all guides who wish to stay at the Resort will be charged USD 300 per night.
The Resort provides its own licensed in-house policy who has years of guiding experience in Putao, as well as the Lodge’s in house activities and excursions.
In addition, most clients during this current season have commented that they do not feel there is any requiremnt for additional guides to accompany them to the Resort.
Payment
All reservations are subject to a 30% deposit of one night’s charge, paid not later than 4 weeks prior to the arrival date.
All reservations are subject to our receipt of the balance deposit not later than 15 days prior to the arrival date.
Payment must be in cash USD only in Yangon office and personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted.
Cancellation
A 100% cancellation charge on the total value of the reservation for each person cancelled will be levied for any notice of cancellation received;
Less than 7 days prior to the arrival date
Within 14 – 8 days prior to arrival date will be charged at 50%.
Flight Departures
Normally every Tuesday and Friday from October to April
Important Notes : Minimum of age 12 years old for all rafting and trekking expenditions.