Complete Kalaw Travel Guide

Complete Kalaw Travel Guide

Kalaw is an enchanting hill station that reflects the beauty of old British villas. It is mostly known as the starting point for a breathtaking trek to Inle Lake, but it has more than that to offer. 
kalaw landscapeTop Things to do in Kalaw
Undoubtedly, Kalaw is one of the premier destinations to soak up the magnificent mountains and lush valleys. Beside the trekking tours, there are several options to make your days occupied :

Mountain Bike

Bike rides in Kalaw seems endless. Depends on your level of duration, you can opt some routes which requires less physic like Lu Pyin village, Taunggyi Chay village or a further trail to Myinmahti mountain.
Aung Thant Soe Myint, a local biking tour operator offers wide ranges of bikes as well rental services. You can contact him at [email protected]

Morning Market Visit

Kalaw markets starts very early in the morning. It is a nice chance to see the locals going about their lives. 
Things displayed in Kalaw market include farm products to tea, dry fishes from Inle Lake as well local speciality. 

Local Buddhism Sites

The very first Buddhist site you should see is Hnee Paya.This pagoda is famous for its bamboo Buddha image which is said to be made some 500 years ago. 
Shwe Oo Min Paya is another interesting stop where you can behold a pogada built inside a limestone mountain.

kalaw elephant

Green Hill Valley 

It is place where child can learn about the elephant, bathing them but not to ride since it is a home to many elephants that are not able to work. Green Hill valley has different itinerary to introduce their programs of Re-planting the forest, seeing the life of mahouts. 

Kalaw Trekking Options

From november to Feb, Kalaw enjoys wonderful weather which is cool and not raining. During this time, visitors can find plenty choices for a trek whether is is half day or multi-days. 

Half Day Treks

The most recommended walk for short distance is called World Peace Pagoda route. It takes about 4 hours, passing through many local villages until you reach the Thein Daung monastery, a very good viewing point.

Ywar Thit Village Walk is another interesting option. This trek lasts for 16km offering intimate touches to different villages, certainly different views. 

trekking guide
                                                                                                       Photo: Reene Martin

Trekking to Inle Lake 

This is probably the most popular trek in Myanmar. It is recommended by all the guide books and there is no difficulty to find a local tour operator who organize the adventures from 2 to 5 days. Basically, what makes the difference between 2 days and 3 days itinerary is the starting point and the usage of the transportation.
All the treks finishes in Indein where travelers can travel onward either to Nyang Shwe town or a lakeside resort.
For more details of these treks, please view :
Kalaw to Inle 3 days Trek
Kalaw 2 days trek 

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