Inle Lake

Inle Lake

Things to do - general

A five kilometer long canal suddenly opens up to a wide lake with numerous villages on stilts and floating gardens against the hazy mountain ranges. Inle Lake is rather shallow, being only 3-4 meters at its deepest, and it is difficult to determine its real dimension, as beds of silt and tangled water hyacinths somewhat conceal its true size. Fishermen in their shallow boats cast their cone shaped bamboo down in the lake to trap the fish, and the lake dwelling framers tend to their floating gardens from their canoes. The gardens are anchored to the lake beds with long bamboo poles and host flowers or tomatoes, chilies, cauliflowers and other vegetables. The lake is situated in the Shan State, 1000 meter above sea level and is the home of the Intha people and many other ethnic minorities. Sailing among the villages you can hear the silk looms clanking and the tapping of the iron smiths and get a glimpse of girls chatting while wrapping cigars and wave to the smiling kids looking out through the open shutters of the wooden or bamboo houses built above the water in the country as the air is a bit cooler and drier. The unique culture which visitors can find in Inle Lake is, fishermen have tendency to row boats using their legs and it is also a part of the Inle tradition itself. All transport is by boat, whether to school, to do shopping or to attend the floating vegetable gardens.

Other significant scenery that one can expect to see in the Inle Lake such as: floating tomatoes fields around the lake, gardens of flowers properly anchored to the lake bed with bamboo poles. The friendliness of the local people and their unique daily life activities spice things up a little bit better for visitors that they can enjoy a pleasant trip alongside the lake yet enjoy the sincere of the local community.

The best time of the year to visit is during September and October. The ceremonial Hpaung Daw U Festival, which lasts for almost three weeks, is closely followed by the Thadingyut festival of lights. Moreover, the market day of the villages located near Inle Lake offers extremely colorful with freshly grow hill foods and other local products which is another major attractions for all visitors to have a look at.

You will have the opportunity to cruise among the floating gardens and villages on stilts, visit silk-and lotus weaving workshop and other places for local crafts. Afloat by boat to the village of Indaing on the other side of the lake, a very scenic route along the river leading from the lake to the village. Indaing is famous for the about 1000 small stupas in Shan style, some from the 15th century.

Amazing Hotel (Nyaung Shwe)

Amazing Hotel (Nyaung Shwe)

Inle Lake
12 deluxe rooms and 3 suite rooms in the city centre, though in a quiet area. Outdoor restaurant on More info
Golden Island Cottages I & II

Golden Island Cottages I & II

Inle Lake
These resorts are situated on the Inle Lake, GIC I in Nam Pan village, about 50 minutes by boat from More info
Inle Princess Resort

Inle Princess Resort

Magyee Zin Village, Inle Lake
Inle Princess is considered the best resort on the eastern shore of Inle Lake. It is reached by a 20 More info
Inle Resort

Inle Resort

Inle Lake
Located on the eastern shore of the Inle Lake, 20 minutes boat ride from Nyaung Shwe and can also re More info
Paradise Hotel (Nyaung Shwe)

Paradise Hotel (Nyaung Shwe)

Inle Lake
Located in the gateway to Inle Lake in the small town of Nyaung Shwe. Quiet atmosphere near the mans More info
Paramount Inle Resort

Paramount Inle Resort

Inle Lake
Though located on the lake and surrounded by the water, the resort has its own landscaped garden. Al More info
Shwe Inn Tha Inle Resort

Shwe Inn Tha Inle Resort

Inle Lake
Situated on the lake itself, Shwe Inn Thar Resort offers 40 rooms in cottages made with thatched roo More info
Magical Mystery Myanmar

Magical Mystery Myanmar

Pindaya, Monywa, Yangon, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 2,105
Trip Route: Yangon – Mandalay – Monywa – Bagan – Pindaya – Inle Lake – Yangon Dura More info
Off The Beaten Track

Off The Beaten Track

Kyaing Tong (Keng Tung), Yangon, Inle Lake
Price per person from $ 1,540
Trip Route: Yangon – Kyaing Tong – Inle Lake – Yangon Duration: 10 days / 9nights DAY 1 Arrive More info
The Essence of Myanmar

The Essence of Myanmar

Yangon, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 1,160
Start From: Yangon Trip Route: Yangon – Bagan – Inle Lake – Yangon Duration: 7 day More info
Wonderland

Wonderland

Yangon, Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bagan
Price per person from $ 1,300
Trip Route: Yangon – Bagan – Mandalay – Inle Lake – Yangon Duration: 8 days / 7nights Day 1: A More info

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