Myanmar Highlight Birding
3 weeks birding in Northernmost part of Myanmar
Itinerary
3 Week Birding in Extreme North of Myanmar
For see Himalayan specialty bird species on trekking to snow capped mountains
Yangon - Putao
Day |
Itinerary |
Overnight |
Transportation |
1. |
Yangon (Myanmar, formerly Burma) arrival day |
Yangon |
Car |
2. |
Yangon – Putao |
Putao |
Car/Flight/Car |
3. |
Putao – Shan Gaung Village |
Putao |
Car |
4. |
Shangaung – Hpatek Camp |
Putao |
Car |
5. |
Hpatek Camp – Wasadum Village |
Putao |
Car |
6. |
Wasadum Village – Lonnadam Village |
Putao |
Car |
7. |
Lonnadam Village – Ziadam Village |
Putao |
Car |
8. |
Ziadam Village |
Putao |
Car |
9. |
Ziadam – Confluence Camp |
Putao |
Car |
10. |
Chaungzon Camp – Big Tree Camp |
Putao |
Car |
11. |
Big Tree Camp – Kan Taut Myit Camp |
Putao |
Car |
12. |
Kan Taut Myit Camp |
Putao |
Car |
13. |
Kan Taut Myit Camp – Big Tree Camp |
Putao |
Car |
14. |
Big Tree (ThitPinGyi) Camp – Chaungzon Camp |
Putao |
Car |
15. |
Chaungzon Camp – Ziadam |
Putao |
Car |
16. |
Ziadam– Lonnadam |
Putao |
Car |
17. |
Lonnadam – Wasadum |
Putao |
Car |
18. |
Wasadum – Hpatek Camp |
Putao |
Car |
19. |
Hpatek Camp – Shangaung |
Putao |
Car |
20. |
Shangaung Village – Putao – Yangon |
Yangon |
Car/Flight/Car |
21. |
Departure |
|
Car |
Expect more than 300 bird species
Day to day
Day 1:Yangon (Myanmar) arrival day
Arrive at Yangon (formerly Rangoon) international airport. Transfer and check in the hotel for one night stay. If we have time we will do Yangon City bird watching tour where Little Grebe, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas, Lesser Whistling Duck, Common Moorhen, Oriental Darter, Little cormorant, Coppersmith Barbet, Mynas, Bee-eaters, Bulbuls, Tailorbird, Prinia and others will be seen. Overnight will be at hotel in Yangon.
Day 2: Yangon – Putao
Morning fly to Putao (formally Fort Hertz) and takes about three hours. Putao is a small town surrounded by ranges of snow-capped mountains. It is located at the north part of the Myanmar and at about 440m above sea level. Upon arrival, transfer to the guest house for check in. Then leave for bird watching. Here we can see Large Hawk, Indian and Drongo Cuckoos, Scarlet Minivet, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Grey Treepie, Dark-necked Tailorbird, Grey-backed and Long-tailed Shrikes, Chestnut-tailed Starling, Crimson Sunbird, Oriental White-eye and many other species. Overnight will be at the guest house in Putao.
Day 3: Putao – Shan Gaung Village
Today we will start expedition to Mount Hponkan Razi which is located on the Himalayan Mountain Ranges in northern part of the country and at an altitude of 3506m. From Shan Gaung to Mt. Hponkan Razi where is land locked with no transportation except by footpath. Vegetation is primary hill evergreen forest. This remote area was visited only a few ornithologists until the early part of this century and remains largely unexplored even today. Therefore here we can see not only recorded Eastern Himalayan enigmatic specialitiy birds but also many unseen bird species.
In the morning after breakfast short drive to Shangaung which is a Rawana village about 30 km north of Putao. There are about 100 houses and at an altitude of 440m. After arrival, we will bird watching around the village to see Red-headed Trogon, Crested Kingfisher, Himalayan Swiftlet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Long-tailed Broadbill, Hodgson’s and White-capped Water Redstarts, Brown Dipper, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Collared Myna, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush, Grey-throated and Buff-breasted Babblers, Nepal Fulvetta, Crimson Sunbird and other bird species. Overnight will be in local wooden house at Shan Gaung Village.
Day 4: Shangaung – Hpatek Camp
In the morning climb up to Hpatek Camp. From here we will have a fantastic view towards the snow covered mountains along the Indian border including the summit of Mt. Hponkan Razi. We will bird watching on the way and around the camp to see Myanmar near-endemic bird Snowy-throated Babbler and Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush, together with rare Blyth’s Kingfisher, Collared Treepie, Little and Spotted Forktails, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Grey-cheeked Warbler, Slaty-bellied Tesia, Coral-billed Scimitar, Black-eared Shrike, Streak Wren and Scaly-breasted Wren Babblers, Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill and Fire-tailed Sunbird. Overnight will be in tents at Hpatek Camp.
Altitude – between 450m and 1,400m
Distance – about 11 km
Day 5: Hpatek Camp – Wasadum Village
We will climb down to Wasadum that is a small village and has 20 houses. We will bird watching on the way and around Wasadum. Today we can see Himalayan speciality Beautiful Nuthatch together with Sliver-breasted Broadbill, Rufous-faced Warbler, Chestnut-headed and Grey-bellied Tesias, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Long-tailed Sibia, Striated and White-naped Yuhinas, and Fire-breasted Flowerpecker. Overnight will be in local house at Wasadum Village.
Altitude – between 1,400m and 800m
Distance – about 6 km
Day 6: Wasadum Village – Lonnadam Village
The trek to Lonnadam is relatively flat terrain. This village is a small village. We will bird watching on the way and around the village to see Crested Kingfisher, Ibisbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, White-gorgetted and Rufous-gorgetted Flycatchers, Black-breasted Thrush, Small Niltava, Grey-bellied Tesia, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush, Slender-billed Scimitar and Spotted Wren Babblers, Red-billed Leothrix, Yellow-throated Fulvetta, Beautiful Sibia, Lesser Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Common Rosefinch and other birds. Overnight will be in tents at village.
Altitude – between 800m and 950m
Distance – about 9 km
Day 7: Lonnadam Village – Ziadam Village
We will trek to Ziadam village with about 25 houses and the last village on the way. The trek is also relatively flat. We will bird watching on the way and around the village to see near-endemic birds Rusty-bellied Shortwing and Cachar Wedge-billed Wren Babbler (recently split from Wedge-billed Wren Babbler) together with White-cheeked Partridge, Black-tailed Crake, Oriental Hobby, Black-breasted, Rufous-tailed and Eyebrowed Thrushes, White-browed Shortwing, Russet Bush Warbler, Striated and Rufous-chinned Laughingthrushes, Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Black-throated Parrotbill, Chestnut Bunting and other bird species. Overnight will be in local house at Ziadam village.
Altitude – between 950m and 1,050m
Distance – about 8 km
Day 8: Ziadam Village
We will bird watching along the Zia River in primary forests to see near-endemic bird White-bellied Heron, rare Rufous-necked Hornbill, Dusky Thrush, Large Niltava, Orange-flanked Bush Robin, Green-backed Tit, Grey-sided Bush, Brownish-flanked Bush and White-spectacled Warblers, Rufous-breasted Laughingthrush, Red-billed Leiothrix, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Black-chinned Yuhina, Black-headed Greenfinch, Brown Bullfinch and many more. Overnight will be at Ziadam.
Day 9: Ziadam – Chaungzon Camp
We will climb up to Chaungzon Camp and bird watching on the way and around the camp. Today we can see near-endemic bird White-bellied Heron and rare Blyth’s Kingfisher again, Black-throated and Red-throated Thrushes, Golden Bush Robin, Blue-fronted Redstart, Black-throated Tit, Red-faced Liocichla, Red-billed Scimitar Babbler, White-hooded Babbler, Blue-winged Minla, Rufous-vented Yuhina and other birds. Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude – between 1,050m and 1,300 m
Distance – about 9 km
Day 10: Chaungzon Camp – Big Tree Camp
We will climb up to Big Tree Camp and bird watching on the way and around the camp. Today we can see rare Long-billed Wren Babbler, Rufous-throated Partridge, Long-tailed Thrush, Rufous-breasted Bush Robin, Yellow-cheeked and Yellow-browed Tits, Grey-hooded Warbler, Blue-winged Laughingthrush, Slender-billed Scimitar, Pygmy Wren, Golden and Black-headed Shrike Babblers, Cutia, Red-tailed and Chestnut-tailed Minlas, Streak-throated Barwing, Rufous-backed Sibia and other birds. Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude – between 1,300m and 1,850m
Distance - about 8 km
Day 11: Big Tree Camp – Kan Taut Myit Camp
We will climb up to Kan Taut Myit Camp and bird watching on the way and around the camp. Today we can see Himalayan specialities Ward’s Trogon and Fire-tailed Myzornis together with Hill Partridge, Crimson-breasted and Darjeeling Woodpeckers, Chestnut and Rufous-tailed Thrushes, White-tailed Nuthatch, Goldcrest, Black-faced and Chestnut-crowned Warblers, Striated and Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrushes, Black-eared Shrike Babbler, White-browed and Rufous-winged Fulvettas, Black-headed Sibia and other birds. Overnight will be in tents.
Altitude – between 1,850m and 2,500m
Distance – about 5 km
Day 12: Kan Taut Myit Camp
Today we will explore to near the summit of Mt. Hponkan Razi to do bird watching for see very rare Himalayan specialitiy birds Blyth’s Tragopan and Sclater’s Monal, together with Temminck’s Tragopan, Hill Partridge, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Spotted Nutcracker, Rusty-flanked Treecreeper, Winter Wren, Rufous-vented and Coal Tits, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Green Shrike Babbler, Streak-throated and Brown-headed Fulvettas, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Red Crossbill, Grey-headed Bullfinch and other birds. Overnight will be at Kan Taut Myit Camp.
Day 13: Kan Taut Myit Camp – Big Tree Camp
We will back to Big Tree Camp. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Big Tree Camp.
Day 14:Big Tree (ThitPinGyi) Camp – Chaungzon Camp
We will back to Chaungzon Camp. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Confluence Camp.
Day 15: Chaungzon Camp – Ziadam
We will back to Ziadam village. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Ziadam.
Day 16: Ziadam– Lonnadam
We will back to Lonnadam village. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Lonnadam.
Day 17: Lonnadam – Wasadum
We will back to Wasadum village. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Wasadum.
Day 18: Wasadum – Hpatek Camp
We will back to Hpatek Camp. We will be birding again on the way. Overnight will be at Hpatek Camp.
Day 19: Hpatek Camp – Shangaung
We will back to Shangaung village. We will bird watching again on the way. Overnight will be at Shangaung.
Day 20: Shangaung Village – Putao – Yangon
In the morning we will bird watching again around the village. We will back to Putao before lunch and will take the flight to Yangon late afternoon. Overnight will be at hotel in Yangon.
Day 21: Departure
City tour or visit to famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the city's primary Landmark, with its magnificent golden stupa. Transfer to Yangon International Airport for the departure flight at your flight time.
End of Tour....
Inclusions:
- Accommodation with breakfast in each destination
- Transfer & sightseeing with private A/C car & coach.
- Domestic flights Air Fares or Express Bus Fares:
- Bir dwatching Guide
- Lunch & Dinner
Exclusions:
- International airport departure tax
- International flights
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Entrance fee as per program.
- Insurance
Information
Notes
The best time to go is during November to April.
Fitness: The tour does not require a high level of fitness but particularly should be in good general health. Should you have any physical limitations please contact us. Please note we will be traveling in high altitudes.
Accommodation: Twin sharing room. The guest house at Putao is basic.
Climate: Usually cool. Raining conditions are unlikely but possible.
Equipment: Recommended gear to bring is small hiking backpack for day trips, sleeping bag, tent, own personal drink bottle, sun hat, sun cream, flash light, raincoat, gloves and fleece-jacket.
Group Size: Minimum 2- Maximum 10
Remark:
This trip is needed to apply the permit. That’s why; you should inform us two months priori to your trip’s target date pleas