The loveliest of rivers in Myanmar, Chindwin River, is the largest tributary of Myanmar’s chief river the Ayeyarwady (2200km) and its flow passes through gorgeous mountain ranges and forests. The northernmost regions are difficult to reach so much of it remains unspoiled.
In the monsoon season, boats are faced with fast-flowing currents with many whirlpools, while logs, fallen trees and other obstacles float downstream. In the dry season water levels fall dramatically and numerous shallows and ever-changing sandbars mean sailors must remain alert.
On this Myanmar Escorted Tour, you will join us down the stream from Monywa to Kalewa over the course of a 7-day cruise.
From the highlights of Monywa including Thandboodi Temple, Bawdhi Tataung statue and Phowintaung caves to Mingkin - "Luang Prabang of Myanmar" and breathtaking sightseeing throughout the journey, we promise you a closer look than ever to this mysterious region of Myanmar!
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
PLEASE NOTE: The itinerary for this expedition is subject to change. We ask you to be flexible once you book this cruise as the areas you travel to are very remote.
Early this morning, transfer from the airport or your hotel in Mandalay to Monywa to catch the cruise. (3 hours trip)
After checking in and lunch, we begin our first excursion to Thanboddhay Pagoda and next is the two gigantic standing and reclining Buddha Images – Maha Bodhi Tahtaung.
Later in the evening, make a trip to the night market (subject to the market schedule).
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast today, leave the trip to go on coach for a journey to Po Win Taung Cave Pagoda. Inside the walls of these structures are colorful and lively murals.
The afternoon will be spent with a visit to Kyauk Ka village of which specialty is black lacquer.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the whole day of leisure on board passing through the slow life by the river or enjoy a cooking demonstration by the head chef. You can leave the ship for a brief walk in the Kanee Village in the afternoon.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning cruise up river. After lunch, we explore Mingkin, rediscovered by Paul Strachan in 1987 and described in some detail in his book Mandalay: Travels from the Golden City. It remains for Paul the most art historically interesting site in Myanmar (more so than the now spoilt Pagan) with its Konbaung court style teak monasteries sumptuously decorated. Mingkin may be described as the Luang Prabang of the Chindwin.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a light stroll in the street of Mingkin before going back to the cruise to sail upward to Kalewa.
Here arrive, we disembark from the cruise and take a trip around the remote town.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The morning will be dedicated to a visit to Mawlaik – the former headquarter of the Bombay Burmah Trading company and old retreat for the British. The town has a green golf course surrounded by “Dak Bungalows” from a forgotten time.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning excursion by Tuk Tuk or coach to Bus to view the Teak wood Forest outside Mawlaik. Continue to the Pyar Swe Elephant Camp, a working camp where the elephants are protected in natural surroundings. We then sail to Kalewa where we overnight.
Begin a day with a tuk tuk or coach ride into the lush teak forest on the outskirt of Mawlaik. We will reach Pyar Swe Elephan Camp to learn about the people’s effort here to protect and safekeeping the elephant in the region.
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Meals: Breakfast
Morning at Kalewa, you will disembark from the ship to explore its markets and small houses if time allows. Before going to Kalay Airport for your flight back to Yangon or Mandalay.
Mandalay - Monywa - Moktaw - Maukkadaw - Kalaymyo - Mawleik - Sitthaung - Toungdot - Homalin - Mingkin - Kani - Bagan
Homalin - Toungdoot - Sitthaung - Mawlaik - Mingkin - Phowin Taung - Monywa
Are you mesmerized by the gentle and mighty rivers of Myanmar? Or you simply just want a perfect viewpoint to capture the enormous complex of temples in this mystic land?
The Chindwin river cruise will bring a completely different journey to travelers who are seeking to discover the off-beaten-path areas of Myanmar via the greatest branch of the Irrawaddy - Chindwin river. You will have a chance to see the pristine nature, and the exotic hill tribe culture as well as experience many fascinating things during the expeditions.
Myanmar Private Tour introduces to you 7 Night Downstream Chindwin River. Down the river flows, you will get the chance to discover Mingkin, which is considered the Luang Prabang of Chindwin, or Toungdoot, an ancient Shan land that used to be ruled by the royal family during British times. Much more authentic experience is waiting for you in this Myanmar Tour, wait no more and send us requests!
Kalewa - Mawlaik - Mingkin - Kanee - Phowin Taung - Monywa
If you are fascinated with the beauty of the Chindrin River and the landscape surrounding the two riversides, check out this Burma tour which operates from December to February. Sailing from the starting point of the largest port on the Chindwin River(also an important trans-shipment point for goods going to and coming from nearby India) then entering the Lower Chindwin where the river widens and appear a number of attractive villages.
Within the itinerary of 7 Night Downstream Chindwin River, you will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience through the hidden gems of culture along the Chindwin River!
