INLE LAKE AND KALAW TREK
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INLE LAKE AND KALAW TREK
Explore INLE LAKE AND KALAW TREK with Our Travel Guide and Tour Packages
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Travel Guide
In the gentle embrace of Myanmar’s Shan State, Inle Lake emerges as one of the country’s most enchanting natural marvels. Its peaceful waters, adorned with floating gardens and stilted villages, offer a scene that feels both timeless and alive. Nearby, Kalaw- once a colonial hill station- beckons with its pine forests, rolling hills, and a network of trekking trails that lead through ethnic minority villages, creating a perfect blend of adventure and cultural discovery.
The Serenity of Shan State is best felt at Inle Lake Myanmar, where the famous Intha fishermen row with one leg, their silhouettes reflecting on the lake’s still surface like poetry in motion. This unique fishing technique, passed down through generations, is a symbol of the deep harmony between the local people and their environment. Around the lake, floating gardens- crafted from water hyacinth and mud- flourish with tomatoes and other produce, sustaining the Intha community’s way of life.
Meanwhile, Kalaw reveals a different side of Shan State’s charm. Cool and pine-scented, it was once a favored retreat for British colonial officials seeking to escape the lowland heat. Today, it’s the starting point for unforgettable treks, including the famed Kalaw to Inle Lake trek, a journey that weaves through ethnic villages where the Pa-O, Danu, and Taung Yo people maintain their traditions and welcome travelers with warm smiles.
For those eager to craft unforgettable Inle Lake trip packages, partnering with a reputable Vietnam tour agency ensures a seamless experience that combines the tranquil beauty of the lake with the adventurous allure of Kalaw’s trekking routes. Whether you’re a cultural enthusiast, nature lover, or avid photographer, Myanmar Inle Lake and the Kalaw trek promise an experience that captures the true serenity and spirit of Shan State.
Activities
Our pick: Boat trip at Inle Lake, enjoying the pass-by floating gardens of cucumber, bean and tomato, visiting and shopping at silver, silk and local cigarette workshop.
Photography tours all year round; visiting in September, when lotuses bloom; visiting in October when unique boat races take place.
Trekking in Kalaw hills, from two to four days, before or after the boat trip.
Staying at a deluxe resort on the lake for several days.
M.I.C.E. tours, walking and biking tours.
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